Background & Purpose

The state budget needs to be distributed across different areas to ensure funding for Swedish business development, research, and innovation.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed allocating about 8.3 billion SEK to the business sector, with the largest shares going to research, development, and strategic competence. The opposition submitted alternative budget proposals during the general motion period.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's budget proposal for the business sector, while rejecting the alternative proposals from the opposition.

Does this affect you?

  • Researchers and innovators: Receive the largest share of funding through the innovation system and research grants.
  • Export-oriented companies: Benefit from dedicated funding aimed at boosting Swedish exports abroad.

In Practice

  • Over 3.4 billion SEK is allocated to innovation systems, research, and development.
  • Strategic competence funds for institutes receive about 881 million SEK.
  • Export promotion measures are granted roughly 484 million SEK.
  • The mandate and financial commitments for AB Göta kanalbolag are updated.