Published: 2025-02-28

Call for Proposal: Apply for support to develop your idea in Life Science, health, care, and welfare

NEWS Do you have an idea that you want to test and develop? Now you have the opportunity to apply for funding to investigate whether your idea creates value for the organization, patients, or users – and if there is a need for your solution.

Text: Jenny Karlsson

About the Project

The Support Office for Life Science and Health (SOLH) is a collaborative project between stakeholders in Norrbotten and Västerbotten. SOLH serves as a unified gateway in Norrbotten and Västerbotten to ensure that more projects and ideas within Life Science, health, care, and welfare are utilized and implemented.

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for ideas for collaborative projects, products, and services that benefit research and development in Life Science, health, care, and welfare from individuals affiliated with the following organizations:

Umeå University
Luleå University of Technology
Region Västerbotten
Region Norrbotten
Umeå Municipality
Skellefteå Municipality

About the Call for Proposal

The project can support costs for verifying your idea, including partner searches and assessments of needs and market potential. Please note that salary costs or equipment are not covered by this support.

We estimate that approximately 10 projects will be awarded support, with an amount of approximately 10 000-30 000 SEK per application.

Application

This call for proposals is open from March 1 – April 30, 2025. The selection is ongoing, so the application may close before the final date.

Applications will be followed up with an interview for any additional information about the idea and the continued process.

If you have any questions, contact Mats Falck at mats.falck@umu.se.

Application Form

Apply for Call for proposal

Name

E-mail

Organizational Affiliation (department/unit)

What value does your idea create for patients/users/residents and for the organization?

How does the idea contribute to inclusion and growth in Northern Sweden?

Briefly describe your implementation plan

How much funding are you applying for?

Justify why you should be awarded this support

We handle your idea confidentially and will contact you as soon as possible. Read more at umu.se/gdpr about how we handle personal data.

Selection Criterias

Potential of the Idea or Project

Ability to create value for patients/users/residents and the organization
Inclusion of perspectives on sustainability, gender equality and diversity
Commercial potential and possible contribution to growth in Northern Sweden

Rights and Ownership

Are multiple individuals or organizations involved?
Are necessary decisions from managers in place?
Are there legal requirements or governing documents that affect the project?

Implementation

Are the project plan and budget realistic?
Is the estimated need for funding relevant?
Are there obstacles or risks that could affect implementation?
Is the right competence, network, and ambition in place?

Selection Process

Information and announcement
Initial evaluation and interviews with candidates
Ongoing allocation