In total, Acreo could lose up to SEK25m of its SEK195m budget. The institute's system-on-chip programme is not threatened, but projects in biotechnology, broadband components and paper-based electronics could be effected. According to Acreo's CEO Hans Hentzell the institute will face great difficulties if the Vinnova funding is not increased next year.
The Mölndal-based research institute IVF is facing public funding cuts of up to SEK25m or about 15 per cent of its budget this year. IVF spokeswoman Karin Södersten told Elektroniktidningen that activities involving small companies as well as participation in EU programmes would have to be downsized. Vinnova's director-general Per Eriksson and research minister Thomas östros both made comments indicating that they will try to resolve their differences as soon as possible.
Gittan Cedervall