The purpose of Ekhagastiftelsen (Ekhaga foundation) is to contribute to better public health by supporting the development of healthy foods, natural medicines, natural healing methods and healthy lifestyles.
The foundation was founded by Gösta Videgård in 1944 and since then we support scientific research in
- organic agriculture as well as quality, preparation and storage of food and foodstuffs
- nutrition and way of life
- complementary and alternative medicine.
The Ekhaga Foundation makes research grants in ecological agriculture and biological medicine. The main focus should be on scientific research and primarily applied research. Ekhagastiftelsen wishes primarily to support strategic and innovative projects of a pilot nature, as well as research that is highly newsworthy and that not just confirms previous findings.
It is possible to apply for scholarships, but this is usually only granted for research-related projects. There is no maximum amount. Please note that the total amount awarded is usually in the range SEK 10-15 million. Universities, research institutes, etc., from all over the world are invited to apply. Cooperation with a Swedish institution is an advantage but not a requirement.
The deadline for applications is 20 May 2026
