Innovation Fund Denmark Life Science, Health and Welfare Technology 2026

📝 About Innovation Fund Denmark Life Science, Health and Welfare Technology

The Innovation Fund programme is a strategic funding initiative that invests in research-based innovation with strong commercial and societal outcomes. It supports projects that move beyond basic research and focus on developing practical, scalable solutions that can be adopted by industry, public services, and international markets.

💰 Benefits

• Total Budget: Minimum DKK 100 million
• Investment Per Project: DKK 5-40 million

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The programme supports broad, cross-sector collaboration. Eligible participants include:

• Businesses and companies
• Research institutions and universities
• Public institutions and authorities
• Other legal entities in Denmark or abroad

Any legal entity may participate as a project partner and receive funding, enabling international cooperation and strong partnerships between research, industry, and the public sector.

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Identify research or knowledge with strong innovation and market potential.
2. Form a consortium with relevant partners from industry, research, or the public sector.
3. Define a clear innovation objective, societal impact, and economic value proposition.
4. Develop a detailed project plan, budget, and timeline within the 1 to 5 year framework.
5. Submit a grant application aligned with the programme’s focus areas.
6. If approved, carry out the project and progress toward scalable, market-ready outcomes.

📅 Application Deadline

03 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of Innovation Fund Denmark Life Science, Health and Welfare Technology
• Apply via E-grant Portal

• The total budget is minimum DKK 100 million.
• The investment per project is DKK 5-40 million.