Grand Solutions 2026: Biotechnology and biosolutions

Innovation Fund Denmark
Award DKK 5M–30M
Closing date Closed
Location Global
For Orgs, Consortium

About this opportunity

Grand Solutions 2026: Biotechnology and biosolutions is a funding program from Innovation Fund Denmark that invests in biotechnology and biosolutions with the aim of strengthening research, technological development and innovation. The program supports projects that can contribute to the development of sustainable production and new solutions through the understanding, manipulation and use of living organisms. Projects should create societal value and/or economic value in Danish public and private companies and/or from buyers in society. The program uses a two-phase application process, starting with a letter of interest in phase 1, followed by a full application in phase 2 for invited applicants. Innovation Fund Denmark acts as an active partner throughout the project duration, appointing investment officers to engage proactively with funded projects.
12 - 61 mo
10 weeks for Phase 1; 12 weeks for Phase 2; total 9 months from Phase 1 submission to final Phase 2 response
innovation biotechnology biosolutions living organisms sustainable production innovation technological development research

Who can apply

Applicant Types

organization, consortium

Organization Types

for profit, academic, government

Region

Denmark

How to apply

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

research_proposal · budget

Review process

Applications are assessed by four committees with 10-18 members including international researchers and impact specialists. Phase 1 letters of interest are evaluated internally and by external evaluators. Phase 2 full applications are assessed by committees and external evaluators with a consultation process.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder