Seed funding for new collaborations after AIMday on AI

Do you want to take an idea from AIMday: Perspectives on AI further? Apply for up to SEK 85,000 to kickstart a new project with an external partner – and take the first step towards a future research funding proposal.

The purpose of this seed funding is to give you and your collaboration partner a chance to start a joint project addressing a societal challenge linked to the UN’s 2030 Agenda. For example, your project might explore AI solutions for health, education, sustainable industry or climate action.

The aim is for the project to act as a stepping stone towards a larger external funding application within the coming year.

Who can apply?

You must be a researcher or teacher at Umeå University who had a productive exchange with a non-academic organisation during AIMday on 13 May. The project should be new, without any previous formal collaboration. Funding can only be used to cover costs on the academic side.

Key details

Application period: 13 May–25 August 2025
Maximum funding: SEK 85,000 (including overheads)
Application process: Submit a joint application with your external partner

Use the application form, sign it (digitally or by hand), and email it to annika.nordstrand@umu.se

Decision: You will receive a response within three weeks after the deadline
Project period: The project must be completed and reported by 15 June 2026
Read more and download the application form