MUDP - Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program
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Danish government program providing approximately 130 million DKK in 2026 for development, testing and demonstration of environmental technology solutions. Eligible for NGOs, companies, research institutions, and associations. Supports plastic waste management and circular economy projects. Application deadlines: pre-projects/ETV April 13, 2026; development/test/demo May 19, 2026; flagship projects August 25, 2026.
Source: https://mudp.dk
Funding Details
- Funder
- Miljostyrelsen (Danish EPA) / Ministry of Environment
- Funding Goal
- Development and demonstration of environmental technology solutions at scale
- Funding Amount
- DKK 130-137M total envelope (2026). Per-project: Pre-projects (small), Development/Demo projects (DKK 1-10M+), Lighthouse Projects (up to DKK 30M+)
- Deadline
- Call published 6 February 2026. Specific submission deadline not confirmed in public sources — check mudp.dk (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Apply via MUDP portal at mudp.dk. Information meeting was held 2 March 2026. Choose appropriate project type: pre-project, ETV, development/demo, or lighthouse. Define measurable environmental outcomes. For lighthouse: full-scale demonstration plan required. Application form via MUDP portal (e-grant system). Budget and co-financing plan. Technical description of the environmental technology. Team qualifications and institutional anchoring.
- Target Region
- Denmark (domestic technology development and demonstration)
- Contact
- Via mudp.dk contact form or ecoinnovation.dk
- Official Page
- https://mudp.dk/
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 20:39
Application Checklist
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Summary
MUDP is Denmark's primary mechanism for funding environmental technology at demonstration scale, and has been operating continuously since 2007. The 2026 round has approximately DKK 130-137 million available, the largest annual envelope to date. The programme covers the full spectrum from feasibility work (pre-projects, DKK 50,000-500,000, SMEs only) through to full-scale Lighthouse Projects that demonstrate new technology in operation. For a Danish non-profit with marine plastic waste value chains, the most relevant category is the Development, Test and Demonstration project or Lighthouse Project track. The explicit thematic focus on waste stream minimisation and resource consumption optimisation makes plastic recycling technology clearly in scope. The organisation's challenge is that MUDP strongly favours industry-led or research-led consortia. An NGO as lead applicant would be unusual. The recommended approach is to identify a Danish company partner (e.g. a plastic recycler, technology provider, or materials company) or a Danish university and form a consortium where the organisation provides operational expertise — particularly around the marine collection and value chain aspects — while a commercial or academic entity leads on the technology development component. The 2026 call information meeting was held on 2 March 2026. Since this deadline has passed, the next step is to check mudp.dk for the application deadline (typically spring-early summer for demo projects) and contact the programme team to discuss project eligibility before investing in a full application. Thematically, a project demonstrating the integration of marine plastic collection infrastructure with mechanised sorting and recycling for Danish coastal areas would be strongly relevant. The Lighthouse category is particularly interesting as it funds demonstration at genuine scale — the kind of investment that could transform a pilot beach collection programme into a regional infrastructure model. Competition is intense given the 2 March information meeting likely drew many applicants, but the DKK 130M envelope means multiple large projects are funded each year.
Historical Context
MUDP has operated annually since 2007 under successive environmental ministers. The annual budget has grown from DKK 70M to DKK 130-137M. Plastic waste and circular economy have been consistently fundable themes. Previous funded projects include mechanical sorting technology, biodegradable material alternatives, and waste collection optimisation systems. The programme is effectively permanent and recurs every year with a spring/summer call publication.