Skip to main content

Indo-Swedish Joint Call for Proposals within Circular Economy

Published May 30, 2022

The transition to a circular economy is one of the important building blocks towards sustainability, since reuse, re-manufacturing and recycling contribute to the long-term use of materials and other resources, and thereby limiting the excess extraction of virgin resources. This applies to both bio-based and non-bio-based resources.

The shift from linear to circular economy, and from the concept of value chains to value cycles, is a complex process for the society. The shift requires changes in almost all sectors of the society. Various aspects need to be addressed, such as policy development, health considerations, working life environments, individual and societal behaviour, social aspects, etcetera. Although many technical solutions and circular initiatives already exist, there are still large knowledge gaps, spanning all the way from basic research to initiatives close to market, such as innovation and other implementation in society.

Research funders in India and Sweden now open a joint call on Circular Economy. The call is a collaboration between:

  • the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
  • the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
  • the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India
  • Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
  • Formas, the Swedish government research council for sustainable development
  • Vinnova, Sweden’s Innovation Agency
  • Forte, the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare
  • the Swedish Research Council
  • the Swedish Energy Agency.

The purpose of the call is to support research and innovation projects that are highly relevant for, and support a, transition towards a circular economy.

The call is open to organisations in Sweden and India wishing to collaborate. Participation from different types of actors is encouraged, such as registered companies (including LLP), universities, university hospitals, research institutes or other relevant actors. Project teams must consist of at least three partners, including at least one from each country.

Further information about the call (Formas' webpage)

Important dates

  • Opening of call 5 May
  • Closure of call 22 June
  • Formal decision and declaration of result 15 November
  • Earliest formal start of projects 1 December, and first payment December
Did you find this page useful?
Thank you for helping us!
Page responsible:energyplatform@kth.se
Belongs to: KTH Intranet
Last changed: May 30, 2022