Grand Solutions 2026: Critical and digital technologies including space technologies, AI and nuclear power

Innovation Fund Denmark
Award DKK 5Mโ€“30M
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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark

Region

Denmark

How to apply

Matching funds

Stages

  1. 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