Recent updates to this listing are primarily cosmetic, though the guidelines no longer explicitly require nominators to represent an organization. The DKK 5 million funding amount, core eligibility criteria, and August 1, 2026 nomination deadline remain unchanged.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Call closes / Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: DKK 5 million total: DKK 4.5 million for research, DKK 0.5 million personal award; plus an international symposium.
Summary: Annual prize recognizing outstanding European research or technology achievements advancing innovative and sustainable biotechnology solutions.
Key Information: Nomination required (no self-nomination); open to researchers at European public/non-profit institutions.