Grand Solutions 2026: Critical and digital technologies including space technologies, AI and nuclear power
Innovation Fund Denmark
Award
DKK 5Mโ30M
Closing date
Closed
Location
Global
For
Orgs, Consortium
About this opportunity
Grand Solutions 2026 provides investments in critical and digital technologies, which are crucial for strengthening Denmark's and the EU's position in the international technological race for the benefit of national and European security and competitiveness as well as the functioning and cohesion of the welfare society. The program focuses on critical and digital technologies including space technologies, AI, and nuclear power. The application process consists of two phases: Phase 1 requires a letter of interest outlining the project, and Phase 2 involves a detailed full application. Projects must create societal value and/or economic value in Danish public and private companies and/or from buyers in society, such as citizens, the state, regions, and municipalities. Innovation Fund Denmark acts as an active partner throughout the project duration, with appointed investment officers providing ongoing support and engagement.
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
Who can apply
Applicant Types
organization, consortium
Organization Types
for profit, academic, government
Project Locations
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
Region
Denmark
How to apply
Matching funds
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
research_proposal ยท budget
Review process
Phase 1 letters of interest are assessed by committees with international researchers and impact specialists. Phase 2 applications are evaluated by external evaluators with consultation process. Applications are evaluated on three criteria: quality of idea, impact, and quality of execution.
Additional benefits
- mentorship
Restrictions
- reporting_requirements
Post-award obligations
- final_report
- acknowledge_funder