Frontier Grants

Lundbeckfonden Original Source

About This Opportunity

Frontier Grants facilitate transitions from basic research to attractive prospects for biotech investors. The program provides financial and interactive support to test and develop the commercial and translational potential of a basic research finding together with the researcher, allowing for mentoring and professional development activity. The purpose of the grant is to advance mature research projects to become financeable and commercially tangible venture opportunities. Recipients receive mentoring including portfolio executives and other experts, with regular follow-ups throughout the grant period including quarterly progress report meetings and annual reporting.

Up to 19 mo
Renewable (1yr)
3 months

Who Can Apply

Region
Denmark
Project in
Denmark
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Required documents

research_proposal budget

Review process

Contact Lundbeck Foundation with an idea, receive invitation to present to FG panel, enter 3-month project description process if selected, submit full application describing 18-month research and talent development plan. Panel includes members covering basic research and early-stage biotech aspects. External experts may be consulted case-by-case.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • networking

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report