Vinnova
Vinnova is one of the largest donors to research at the University. Vinnova is a government agency that supports research and innovation in ten areas:
- Sustainable industry
- Sustainable food systems
- Sustainable mobility
- Sustainable precision health
- Sustainable community building
- Digital transformation
- Ecosystems for innovative companies
- Skills supply
- Public sector and civil society
- Future areas
Funding granted in the past five years:
- 2025: SEK 88 million
- 2024: SEK 89 million
- 2023: SEK 81 million
- 2022: SEK 78 million
- 2021: SEK 56 million
The figures are from Uppsala University’s annual report for 2025.
Examples of research funded by Vinnova
He is building bridges to combat antibiotic resistance
As an infectious disease specialist, Thomas Tängdén is completely dependent on having access to effective antibiotics. Through his research,…
Broad collaboration around batteries for Sweden’s green transition
The researchers at Batteries Sweden (BASE), the national competence centre in this area, are working…
Collaboration on cyberattacks provides lessons on cyberdefence
With an increasing number of cyberthreats and data breaches, advanced digital solutions are needed to protect critical operations. In a new…
