Axfoundation - Sustainable Development (Seaweed/Marine)

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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11

Axfoundation by Antonia Ax:son Johnson works on sustainable development, circular economy, future materials including seaweed as building material.

Source: https://axfoundation.se/en/antonias-sustainable-story

Funding Details

Deadline: Unknown — Axfoundation does not appear to operate open grant calls; works through direct partnerships (Unknown)
Contact: Main Office: BOX 26008, 100 41 Stockholm, Sweden. Visiting: Östermalmsgatan 40, Stockholm. Email: info@axfoundation.se. Phone: 08-701 61 00. Future Materials Program Director: Hanna Hobohm Skoog (hanna.hobohm.skoog@axfoundation.se). Project Managers: Stina Behrens (stina.behrens@axfoundation.se, +46 70 223 96 04), Johanna Olofsson Behrman (johanna.behrman@axfoundation.se, +46 730 60 08 72).
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organization must align with one of two program areas: Future Food or Future Materials

Project Scope

Projects should translate research into practical, commercially viable solutions (not pure research)
Collaboration model requires working with multiple stakeholders including researchers, suppliers, manufacturers, and brands

Required Documents

No formal application documents — initial contact via email to relevant program director required

Constraints

Axfoundation does NOT accept unsolicited applications — partnership must be initiated through direct contact with program directors
Projects should have potential for pilot testing, ideally within or connected to corporate entities like the Axel Johnson Group

Historical Context

Axfoundation was established in 1993 by Antonia Ax:son Johnson during Sweden's economic crisis, to maintain momentum on sustainability work. The foundation grew from early corporate sustainability discussions following the 1989 Rio Conference (Earth Summit). It has evolved from academic discussions to a practical do-tank model with over 300 partners.

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