Unlocking Funding Potential 
through Collaboration 

Nordic Innovators successfully guided Dolprop Industries through Sweden’s public funding landscape. A thorough grant scan identified several relevant grant opportunities for Dolprop, which is in their process of making waves in the maritime industry. 

Their groundbreaking and sustainable marine propulsion system is inspired by the efficient, silent movements of dolphins and whales. The Dolprop system uses “thunniform” biomimetic propulsion to deliver up to 90% energy efficiency—compared to the 70% efficiency of traditional propellers. Moreover, with the potential to reduce fuel consumption by at least 20% and cut underwater noise pollution by 95%, the system represents a game-changing solution for sustainable shipping. 

From Grant Scan to Winning Proposals   

To accelerate Dolprop’s innovation and bring it closer to a broader market, they turned to Nordic Innovators for expert guidance on securing Swedish public funding that aligned with their needs.  

First, as mentioned above, our collaboration began with a comprehensive grant scan to map out:
* The potential funding programmes
* Application deadlines 
* Financial scope
* Evaluation criteria. 

This led to grant writing to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) and Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). The DIANA application, known for its competitive selection process, secured a place in the accelerator and was also invited to pitch to NATO.  

Get Success with the Right Partner  

Dolprop’s successful funding journey highlights the value of combining a strong innovative technology with the right strategic partner who can unlock the full value of public funding to boost growth and market readiness. We are happy to have supported Dolprop with their national funding, and we are ready to assist further should they choose to pursue EU funding opportunities! 

"Partnering with Nordic Innovators was an important move for in our growth process.  Their deep understanding of Sweden’s public funding landscape and guidance — from grant scanning to proposal writing made a big difference. Thanks to their expertise, we managed to apply for the right funding schemes despite a short deadline.