Project Grants for research within Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology
Forecasted
Novo Nordisk Foundation funds innovative research in industrial and environmental biotechnology to advance sustainability and scalable biotechnological solutions.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 4.3 million (~€575,000) per project for 1–3 years
Summary: Supports innovative research in industrial and environmental biotechnology aimed at advancing sustainability, productivity, and scalable biotechnological solutions in the Nordic region.
Key Information: Projects must be based at Nordic universities or non-profit research institutions; salary for main applicant is not covered.
Description
This grant supports outstanding research projects within industrial biotechnology and environmental biotechnology, with a strategic focus on addressing major scientific and societal challenges in these fields. The aim is to encourage the development and application of biotechnological systems, tools, and data science that can drive advances in sustainability, productivity, and the future bioeconomy. Projects may address topics such as sustainable production of chemicals or materials, monitoring microbial activity, improving biomanufacturing efficiency, or protecting and manipulating ecosystems. The program is open to research based at universities or non-profit institutions in the Nordic region and emphasizes both scientific excellence and the potential for broad environmental impact and scalability.
