# ÅForsk foundation - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `aforsk.com` - **Founded:** 1985 - **Employees:** 2+ - **Location:** Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden - **Company kind:** NON PROFIT ## Description ÅForsk is a renowned brand that has been at the forefront of science and innovation for over 30 years. Since its establishment in 1985, ÅForsk has awarded research grants, travel scholarships, and fellowships totaling over {0} million SEK to innovators in various fields. Their offerings include a wide range of funding opportunities such as research grants, travel scholarships, and entrepreneurial fellowships through which researchers and students can apply for financial support. ÅForsk takes pride in recognizing outstanding contributions to knowledge dissemination by awarding an annual prize of 100,000 SEK for exceptional achievements in spreading knowledge. They also share updates on the latest advancements in research and innovation. Recent success stories include Jesper Nilsson, the entrepreneur behind Lanterna, a company developing technologies inspired by nature to facilitate the efficient development of future-generation medications. Isabelle Ingemansson has also made groundbreaking strides in supporting breastfeeding mothers, easing the stress associated with nursing. As the largest shareholder in publicly traded AFRY AB, ÅForsk funds its grants through stock dividends. The board of directors comprises representatives from founders such as the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA, the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, the Swedish Energy Association, and AFRY AB. ÅForsk's core areas of focus include infrastructure, sustainability, materials, renewable energy, process development, safety, and the environment. They are actively seeking applicants, especially female researchers, with novel ideas and a passion for advancing knowledge in these areas. With a commitment to gender balance, ÅForsk believes that a stronger, more productive, and successful scientific community is achieved through equal representation. Stay informed about ÅForsk's groundbreaking research and development projects by following them on social media. For more information, visit their website or contact them at info@aforsk.com. ## Industries - 🧪 Science and Education _(under Science and Education)_ - 🧪 Science and Education ## Links - [instagram](https://instagram.com/aforskfoundation) - [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/aforsk-foundation) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idreoubeL5/w/65/h/55/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781890041446) - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idreoubeL5/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781890041553) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Mercury | #e8e8e8 | accent | | Pickled Bean | #6f3823 | dark | | Silver | #c8c8c8 | light | ## Fonts - Raleway — asset _(google)_ ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idreoubeL5/w/1128/h/191/idxXJDPs4R.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781890041835) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._