Kompetensfonden
Lund University and Trelleborg municipality operate Kompetensfonden within a joint collaboration agreement that will promote innovation and development in Trelleborg.
Researchers and the local business community in Trelleborg can apply for funding annually to jointly realise their ideas for an innovative Trelleborg. Trelleborg is home to visionary entrepreneurs, vibrant countryside and a rich industrial heritage.
Kompetensfonden amounts to one million SEK which is intended to support the start-up of a handful of projects or research initiatives. The projects require co-financing of 25 percent from either researchers or collaboration partners. The co-financing may consist of working hours.
Theme for the 2026 call: A sustainable food chain – from farm to fork
This year's call focuses on projects that strengthen the entire food chain – from production and transport to processing and storage. Particular emphasis is placed on good water supply and increased crisis preparedness, with sustainability as a common thread throughout the process.
The theme takes its starting point from some of the greatest societal challenges of our time: climate change, the need for strengthened crisis preparedness and skills supply.
The call is also in line with the government's Food Strategy 2.0, which highlights three important focus areas:
- increased robustness in the food chain
- export promotion efforts
- investments in Swedish quality and gastronomy.
Call period
December 1, 2025 - April 7, 2026. You will be notified on your application in early July 2026.
Download application form (the form is in Swedish, but you can write in English).
How it works
You as a researcher describe your idea in the application form. The project/initiative must be implemented in collaboration with public or private actors in Trelleborg.
The Cooperation Office, Lund University, and Trelleborg municipality can help match research groups with public or private actors in Trelleborg – if this support is desired, please contact the contact persons for Kompetensfonden.