COWIfonden — Engineering and Sustainability Research Grants

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Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 21:47

Danish foundation funding research and development projects at universities, research institutions and established organizations within engineering, environmental science and economics. Twice-yearly deadlines (1 April, 1 October). Projects must have long-term community value and make results publicly available.

Source: https://www.cowifonden.com/

Funding Details

Funder: COWIfonden (COWI Foundation)
Funding Goal: Support research and development within engineering, environmental science and economics
Funding Amount: Not publicly specified; typically DKK hundreds of thousands to low millions
Deadline: 2026-04-01 (periodic)
How to Apply: Apply online at cowifonden.com. Two annual deadlines: 1 April and 1 October at 12:00 CET.
Target Region: Denmark primarily; international projects relevant to COWI expertise
Contact: info@cowifonden.com
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 21:47

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a university, research institution or well-established organisation

Project Scope

Project must fall within engineering, environmental science or economics fields

Required Documents

Next deadline: 1 April 2026 at 12:00 CET

Constraints

Results must be made publicly available

Summary

COWIfonden is a Danish enterprise foundation that funds research and development in engineering, environmental science, and economics. It supports projects at universities, research institutions, and established organisations that demonstrate high professional standards and long-term community value. All results must be publicly available. Grant applications are accepted twice yearly in April and October. The foundation is particularly relevant for organisations working on technical aspects of waste management, environmental monitoring, or plastic recycling systems that require engineering expertise.

Historical Context

Twice-yearly grant cycles appear to be a long-standing tradition. Strategy 2026-2030 published confirming continued activity.

Why it was added

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