In the bill, the Government presents the research policy for 2021–2024. The policy is based on the goal that Sweden is to be one of the world's foremost research and innovation countries and a prominent knowledge nation. Research and innovation are required to kickstart the economy and build up skills, competitiveness and welfare. In the bill, the government proposes increases in funding for research and development throughout the country. As soon as next year, the appropriations will be increased by SEK 3.4 billion. This rapid increase is important in part because the pandemic risks reducing private research funding. For the years 2022, 2023 and 2024, the investments are estimated to be approximately SEK 3.2 billion, SEK 3.3 billion and SEK 3.75 billion respectively.
It is not stated how much the various higher education institutions will receive in funding or when they will be notified. However, it does describe how much funding is to be allocated to MAX IV. The Swedish Research Council will provide SEK 50 million in 2021, SEK 55 million in 2022, SEK 70 million in 2023 and SEK 80 million in 2024.