Grand Solutions 2026: Green Research, Technology and Innovation

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Innovation Fund Denmark open call for ambitious green research and innovation projects addressing circular economy and plastic value chains. Phase 1 deadline: March 3, 2026. Funding: 5-30 million DKK (75% of project budget). Project duration: 1-5 years. Focus on environmental solutions, circular economy, waste management, and sustainable technologies relevant to plastic recycling and value chain development.

Source: https://innovationsfonden.dk/sites/default/files/2026-01/Call%20GS26_ENG_Green.docx_0.pdf

Funding Details

Funder

Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden)

Funding Goal

Invest in ambitious and interdisciplinary research and innovation projects that create new solutions to politically prioritized societal challenges across seven green themes: energy production, energy efficiency, agriculture and food production, transport, environment and circular economy, nature and biodiversity, and sustainable behaviour. Projects should create value throughout Denmark and involve collaboration between research institutions and business or public organizations.

Funding Amount

5 to 30 million DKK per project (approx. EUR 671,000 to EUR 4,017,000 at ~0.134 EUR/DKK). Maximum Innovation Fund Denmark co-financing rate: 75% of total project budget. Total call budget: minimum 100 million DKK. (671.000 € – 4.017.000 €)

Deadline

2026-03-03 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Two-phase application process. Phase 1 (letter of interest): deadline 3 March 2026, 12:00 CET via www.e-grant.dk. Phase 2 (full application): by invitation only, deadline 10 September 2026. Response times: Phase 1 - mid-June 2026; Phase 2 - mid-December 2026.

Target Region

Denmark (primarily); international collaborators welcome

Contact

Innovation Fund Denmark. Telephone: +45 61 90 50 00. Email: store.projekter@innofond.dk. Phone hours: Tuesday 10:00-12:00 and Thursday 09:00-12:00.

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:11

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Phase 2 is by invitation only following positive Phase 1 assessment

Project Scope

• Project must address one of the seven green thematic priority areas
• Project must demonstrate quality of idea, impact, and quality of execution
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration between research institutions and business/public partners is encouraged

Required Documents

• Application must be submitted via e-grant.dk portal

Constraints

• Phase 1 letter of interest deadline was 3 March 2026 (already passed) - Phase 2 full application deadline: 10 September 2026
• Innovation Fund Denmark co-finances up to 75% of relevant project costs

Summary

Grand Solutions 2026: Green Research, Technology and Innovation is a major competitive research grant call from Innovation Fund Denmark, offering between 5 and 30 million DKK per project to fund ambitious interdisciplinary research and innovation aimed at contributing to Denmark's green transition. The call addresses seven thematic priority areas: (1) energy production and renewable energy systems, (2) energy efficiency improvement, (3) agriculture and food production, (4) transport and mobility, (5) environment and circular economy, (6) nature and biodiversity, and (7) sustainable behaviour and societal consequences. Projects can span the full value chain from foundational research to experimental development and industrial application. A dedicated earmark of DKK 30 million is reserved for projects addressing energy systems, including sector coupling, green fuels, hybrid energy projects, and grid balancing. Eligible activities include research and innovation in sustainable construction, transportation, bioeconomy and cascade utilization, air pollution prevention, nature-based solutions, interdisciplinary social science and humanities research, and climate-efficient agricultural systems. Projects must demonstrate quality of idea, measurable impact, and quality of execution. Applications are submitted via a two-phase process using the e-grant.dk portal. Phase 1 requires a letter of interest by 3 March 2026 (already passed as of today, 15 March 2026). Phase 2 requires a full application by 10 September 2026, by invitation only. The Innovation Fund co-finances up to 75% of relevant project costs. No explicit restrictions on applicant type are stated. Danish research institutions, companies, and public bodies can apply, and international collaborations are welcomed. The programme is evaluated by the Committee for Green Transition.

Historical Context

Grand Solutions is a recurring programme from Innovation Fund Denmark. This 2026 Green call follows Denmark's green research strategy from 2020 and the 2024 government proposal to accelerate green solutions. DKK 30 million is specifically earmarked for energy systems research within the call budget.

Sources

• https://innovationsfonden.dk/sites/default/files/2026-01/Call%20GS26_ENG_Green.docx_0.pdf

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