Nordic countries step up science funding

Nordic countries step up science funding

7 million Euro for food research in Finland
The Academy of Finland lauches a new research programme on Nutrition, Food and Health called ELVIRA. The Academy has allocated seven million Euro to ELVIRA, and further funding is provided by Tekes and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.More about 7 mill. Euro

Denmark: DKK 11 billion extra to research
The Danish government proposes to allocate DKK 11 billion extra to research from 2007 to 2010. The plan will make Denmark reach the goal of 1 % of GDP to research within 2010. More about € 11 Bill.

Norway: Government adds 25 % to research donations
The Norwegian authorities wish to stimulate private donors to give money to research. Now they have decided to add 25 % to private research donations. More about 25%

Sweden: SEK 100 million to research in small enterprises
The Swedish government proposes to extend the allocations for research in small enterprises in 2007. This is one of the elements in a proposition presented April 18th. More about SEK 100 mill.

Source: Nordforsk news