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New analysis maps Danish research funding
A new national analysis provides a comprehensive overview of competitive research funding in Denmark.
Martin Vesterby: On the Innoexplorer committee, I get close to solutions that make a tangible difference in society
Martin Vesterby is a medical doctor and PhD with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of health, innovation and leadership.
Innovation Fund Denmark appoints new Defence Expert Committee
Innovation Fund Denmark is bringing together strong Danish and international expertise in defence, security, research and innovation in a new expert committee that will assess applications for new research and innovation centres in defence technology.
Greenlandic companies will now be able to apply for investment through international calls
Going forward, it will be possible to include Greenlandic organisations – including companies – in projects applying for investment through Innovation Fund Denmark’s programme International Collaborations.
Get key figures from Grand Solutions Phase 1 2026
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
New initiative to establish quantum technology test and demonstration facilities
Innovation Fund Denmark is launching a new call for proposals with DKK 49 million to strengthen testing, demonstration and commercialisation of quantum technology in Denmark. The call is open to companies, universities and GTS institutes.
New programme: Global Research Collaborations strengthens Danish research collaborations
New programme at Innovation Fund Denmark to build strong international research partnerships and develop groundbreaking knowledge and technology in strategic areas.
Spin‑outs Denmark enters new five‑year phase with close to DKK 115 million in funding
How do we ensure that more of Denmark’s best research finds its way into society in the form of new solutions, jobs and companies?
A year in high gear – and big ambitions for 2026
2025 put Europe’s and Denmark’s technological position into sharp focus. In his New Year’s message, Innovation Fund Denmark’s Chair, Anders Eldrup, takes stock of a year of high pace and new initiatives – and looks ahead to a 2026 of major investments in tomorrow’s solutions.
How Innovation Fund Denmark invests in 2026
Get the full overview of the fund’s application rounds and provisional deadlines in the new year
Conference in Copenhagen: Denmark shares mission experience with leading players in Europe
How do we turn mission-oriented innovation from political ambition into tangible societal impact?
