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Stiftelsen Promobilia

The Foundation’s mission is to foster the development and dissemination of technical aids, with a particular emphasis on enhancing mobility, alongside supporting scientific research to create new aids and restore mobility and communication capabilities for individuals with disabilities.

Project grants are offered for durations of 1, 2, and 3 years.

Applicants may apply for project funding of up to 1,000,000 SEK per year for a maximum of three years.

The Foundation permits overhead costs of up to 20 percent of the total requested amount.

Ethics

All research involving humans or experimental animals must be approved by a research ethics committee before it can begin. This ensures that the project adheres to strict ethical guidelines and laws, and protects the rights and well-being of participants.

In cases where ethical approval is required but has not yet been applied for or granted, funding may be awarded but will not be disbursed until the applicant has supplemented the application with the date of the approved ethical permit, the reference number, and the name of the ethics application.

Medical Devices and Regulatory Framework

Projects resulting in medical devices are subject to specific regulations to ensure quality and safety, in accordance with the EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR). For more information and the definition of a medical device, please visit the Swedish Medical Products Agency’s (Läkemedelsverket, LMV) website: Is it a medical device?.

The Promobilia Foundation encourages early consideration of LMV’s requirements during the development process and adherence to all specified requirements before any clinical trial of a medical device is initiated. Please note that different rules apply depending on whether the product to be tested is CE marked or not.

One-Year Project Grants

If you have a pilot project requiring testing, we suggest seeking funding for a one-year period initially, followed by a subsequent application for a multi-year grant. Similarly, for projects with a duration of one year or less, it is advisable to apply for this grant.

Multi-Year Project Grants

For projects extending over several years, you may seek research funding for a maximum duration of three years. Furthermore, there exists the possibility to request continuation funding. Upon approval, the Foundation issues a multi-year letter of intent, with annual decisions being rendered subsequent to the submission of progress reports.

Requirements for application

If you have an ongoing multi-year project grant, you may only submit a new application when you are close to final reporting. Reporting for the ongoing project (both scientific results and financial reporting) must be approved before a new project may be initiated. This policy is intended to ensure that resources and time are prioritised for ongoing projects before new funding is awarded.

Funding for Research Projects

Application Content

Applications for project grants are submitted via the Stiftelsen Promobilia digital application system. All information must be entered directly into the application form, unless otherwise stated.

Personal details

Contact details for the applicant.

Contact details and signature of the certifying manager (Head of Department or equivalent).

Project description

An overall description of the project, including a popular science summary in Swedish.

Research plan (entered directly in the application form)

The research plan is entered directly in the application form and may not exceed five (5) A4 pages, corresponding to approximately 15,000 characters including spaces.

The following headings are included in the application form:

1. Background, need and significance: Describe the background and needs underlying the project. How will the project contribute, in the short and long term, to an active and independent life for people living with disabilities?
2. Aim and objectives: Describe the overall aim and the specific objectives of the project.
3. Study population / study group: Describe the study population or study group addressed by the project, including target group, estimated number of participants, sampling, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and recruitment procedures. Also describe any practical or ethical limitations.
4. Implementation: Describe how the research project will be carried out, including the theories and methods applied, available expertise and resources, and the project timeline.
5. Risk assessment: Describe any risks related to the project and to the implementation of the results.
6. Preliminary results: If preliminary results are available, they should be presented here.
7. Utilisation: Describe how the project results may be applied in practice, for example through new treatments, assistive devices, improved accessibility or increased independence, how the results will be disseminated, and the estimated target groups that may benefit from the results.
8. Collaborations: Describe any collaborations with other research groups, for example within other disciplines, at other higher education institutions, nationally or internationally, that are of importance to the research project.

Appendix to the research plan

Figures and/or the reference list must be submitted as a separate appendix.

The reference list may include a maximum of ten (10) scientific articles of particular relevance. Links to PubMed or DOI should be provided where possible.

Curriculum vitae (CV)

For the applicant and any co-applicant(s).

Budget and budget justification

A detailed project budget together with a brief justification of the proposed costs.

How to submit your application

Applications are submitted via our digital application system SBS Manager. An SBS Manager account can be created using an email address and password or with Swedish BankID. A Swedish BankID is required to submit the application. The certifying manager is also required to have a Swedish BankID.

The application form may be completed in English; however, the project title and the popular science summary must be written in Swedish.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Strong applications to Promobilia typically include:

✔ Mission Alignment

Proposals must directly address disability, mobility, independence, assistive tech, or rehabilitation research with clear relevance to individuals with functional impairments.

✔ Clear Impact Pathways

Present measurable outcomes that demonstrate how the research or innovation will translate into improved mobility, communication, or quality of life for people with disabilities.

✔ Feasible, Well-Designed Methods

For project grants, reviewers look for sound study design or development plan, with realistic timelines and milestones over 1–3 years.

✔ Ethics & Regulatory Awareness

Competitive proposals pre-address ethical approvals and, for device-related work, regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR compliance) before project start.

✔ Institutional Support & Track Record

For institutional project grants and fellowships, strong host support letters, prior relevant experience, and infrastructure readiness strengthen reviewer confidence.

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Use the foundation’s templates: Adhere to the specified research plan structure (often capped at ~5 pages).
✔ Write a lay summary in Swedish: Promobilia requires a popular science summary in Swedish.
✔ Ensure ethical compliance: If your project involves people or animals, secure ethics approval before funding is released.
✔ Clarify dissemination plans: Explain how results will be published or translated into practice benefiting target populations.

📌 Summary: Promobilia Competitive Funding

Funding Scheme	Target	Focus	Typical Support
Project Grants	Swedish institutions & eligible individuals	R&D for assistive tech & disability research	Up to 1 000 000 SEK/year (1–3 yrs)
Promobilia Fellowships	Early-career researchers	Establish research career in disability science	~1 000 000 SEK/yr (2–3 yrs)
Personal Scholarships	Individuals with product ideas	Early product development	Variable (smaller)

🔍 When Promobilia Funding Is a Good Fit

✔ You’re conducting innovation or scientific research that improves mobility, independence, or quality of life for persons with disabilities.
✔ You have a feasible project plan with societal impact pathways and ethical compliance.
✔ You are an early-career researcher (within ~3 years of PhD completion) aiming to build a career in disability research.
✔ You have a product concept ready to transition from idea to prototype.

Specialties

Cancer

Eligibility Requirements

Organisations must be Swedish universities, colleges, hospitals or equivalent.

In some cases, projects abroad may be invited to apply.

Private individuals may also apply if their project meets the criteria.

Promobilia does not support industrial projects, ongoing routine operations, procurement of assistive devices for personal use, or livelihood grants.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Stiftelsen Promobilia

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Nybrogatan 59 114 40 Stockholm

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