International collaborations - Innovationsfonden

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Global collaborations – Initiatives across existing Nordic, European, and global frameworks with the option of organizing bilateral calls; Nordic programmes – ...

Source: https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/international-collaborations

Funding Details

Funder

Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden)

Funding Goal

Co-fund Danish participants in international research and innovation collaborations addressing major societal challenges, through EU Horizon Europe partnerships, EUREKA, Nordic programmes, and bilateral agreements.

Funding Amount

EUR 50,000–300,000 per Danish partner (minimum EUR 50,000); up to EUR 500,000 combined maximum for multiple Danish partners in one project. Funding rates: 35–90% depending on organization type and activity classification. (50.000 € – 500.000 €)

Deadline

Rolling — deadlines vary per individual call. Current calls: Eurostars 3 Call 10 (March 19, 2026), Chips JU Lab to Fab (May 7, 2026). (Rolling)

How to Apply

Applications follow the process specified in each call announcement. For EU/Nordic/EUREKA programmes: submit to the international secretariat first, then IFD invites Danish participants to upload documentation via e-grant within approximately one month. For bilateral calls: use IFD's own application form and submit via e-grant by the bilateral call deadline. Required documentation includes international application, financial declarations, SME declarations (if applicable), budget template, Gantt diagram, CVs, and participant motivations. After approval, participants must submit grant acceptance, individual budget sheet, Gantt diagram, and signed Consortium Agreement. Evaluation involves eligibility checking, expert assessment (national evaluators plus external peers), and consensus-based ranking by national funding agencies.

Target Region

Denmark (Danish entities only), with international collaboration partners globally

Contact

Head of International & Missions: Asger Narud, +45 6190 5082, asger.narud@innofond.dk. E-grant support: support.egrant@ufm.dk, +45 33 92 91 90. Website: www.innovationsfonden.dk

Last Checked

2026-03-12 06:01

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a registered Danish legal entity (company, research institution, or public organization)
• Enterprise must not be classified as 'in difficulty' under EU state aid rules

Project Scope

• Project must involve active international collaboration through eligible platforms (Horizon Europe, EUREKA, Nordic programmes, or bilateral agreements)

Required Documents

• Submit required declarations: No Enterprise in Difficulty, Financial and Legal Declaration, SME Declaration (if applicable), De Minimis Compliance (if applicable)
• After approval, upload individual budget sheet, Gantt diagram, and signed Consortium Agreement within ~4 weeks

Constraints

• Minimum funding request of EUR 50,000 per Danish partner; maximum EUR 300,000 per partner or EUR 500,000 for multiple Danish partners
• Co-financing required — 100% funding is not available; rates range from 35-90% depending on organization type

Summary

Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) supports Danish researchers, companies, and public organizations participating in international collaborative research and innovation projects. The program operates across four major platforms: EU Horizon Europe Partnerships, Nordic Council of Ministers programmes (NordForsk), EUREKA (including Eurostars), and bilateral agreements with countries such as China, India, USA, and Japan. The fund co-finances the Danish share of these international projects, with investments ranging from EUR 50,000 to EUR 300,000 per Danish partner (up to EUR 500,000 for multiple Danish partners in one project). Only registered Danish legal entities are eligible to apply — enterprises, research institutions, and public bodies that are directly involved in project activities. Funding rates vary significantly by organization type and activity: SMEs can receive up to 75% for industrial research, large enterprises up to 65%, and public research institutions up to 90%. The program follows EU state aid rules (GBER block exemption or de minimis aid). Applications are submitted either through the relevant international secretariat or directly to IFD for bilateral calls, followed by expert evaluation and national funding decisions. The 2025-2027 strategy emphasizes enhanced global focus through existing cooperation platforms, with particular attention to green transition EU partnerships and new collaborations including Japan via EUREKA Globalstars. Current open calls include Chips JU Lab to Fab Accelerators and Eurostars 3 Call 10. The program runs on a rolling basis with deadlines set per individual call announcement.

Historical Context

Innovation Fund Denmark is established under Danish Act No. 1660 (August 12, 2021). The international collaborations programme has been running continuously with evolving guidelines (versions from March 2022, July 2024, and March 2025 are available). The 2025-2027 strategy emphasizes enhanced global focus and new partnerships including Japan via EUREKA Globalstars. The programme operates on a rolling basis with new calls announced periodically across the four collaboration platforms.

Sources

• https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/international-collaborations
• https://innovationsfonden.dk/en/programmes/international-collaborations
• https://innovationsfonden.dk/sites/default/files/2025-02/01.03.2025%20Guidelines%20International%20Collaborations.pdf

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