My overview
125 projects have been invited to Phase 2 following the Grand Solutions committee assessments. Get an overview of the number of applications and success rates across themes
The first phase of Grand Solutions 2026 has now been completed, and applicants have received responses to their Phase 1 applications. In total, Innovation Fund Denmark received 419 applications across five application tracks.
Following the professional assessment, 125 projects have been invited to submit a full Phase 2 application.
The invited projects represent a total requested amount of DKK 2.2 billion out of just under DKK 7 billion requested in Phase 1.
This corresponds to a success rate of approximately 30% in Phase 1 – measured both by amount and number of applications.
The call now continues with Phase 2, where the invited applicants can submit their full applications from mid-June to 10 September 2026.
Please note that applications for the Grand Solutions call “Defence Technology and Innovation” have only one phase, with the application deadline already on 1 September 2026.
Get an overview of the number of applications and success rates across themes:
| Theme | Number of applications | Invited to Phase 2 | Success rate, number | Requested budget, DKK million | Invited budget, DKK million | Success rate, budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH | 105 | 21 | 20 % | 1.970 | 411 | 21 % |
| GREEN | 121 | 28 | 23 % | 1.610 | 401 | 25 % |
| TECH | 105 | 44 | 42 % | 1.578 | 748 | 47 % |
| BIO | 41 | 13 | 32 % | 648 | 230 | 36 % |
| QUANTUM | 47 | 19 | 40 % | 1.164 | 453 | 39 % |
| Total | 419 | 125 | 30 % | 6.970 | 2.243 | 32 % |
Earmarked funds (included in the themes above):
| Theme | Number of applications | Invited to Phase 2 | Success rate, number | Requested budget, DKK million | Invited budget, DKK million | Success rate, budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI part of TECH |
41 | 12 | 29 % | 545 | 184 | 43 % |
| Space technology part of TECH |
27 | 14 | 52 % | 400 | 210 | 42 % |
| Nuclear power part of TECH |
3 | 3 | 100 % | 25 | 25 | 40 % |
| Energy systems part of GREEN |
44 | 9 | 20 % | 551 | 134 | 22 % |