Proof of Concept grants in Life Science

The Proof of Concept grant supports academic scientists to develop early-stage discoveries into validated methods, products or processes and to prepare these for innovation or commercialization. Grants are administered through the Wallenberg Launch Pad (WALP) mechanism and are paid to the recipient's university. The call is a directed Life Science call run in collaboration between the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and SciLifeLab.

Grant funding paid to the researcher's university to carry out proof‑of‑concept activities that develop early‑stage discoveries toward validated methods, products or processes and to prepare these for innovation or commercialization.

Scientists employed at a Swedish university who have or have had grants from the Wallenberg Foundations (including Wallenberg Academy Fellows, Wallenberg Scholars, Wallenberg Clinical Scholars, PI and Co-PIs in KAW projects) or who are grant holders in KAW strategic initiatives and listed strategic programmes; SciLifeLab fellows, group leaders and infrastructure platform personnel are also eligible.

Submit an application via the KAW application portal linked on the call page, following the provided guidelines.