# CHALLENGE PROGRAMME 2027 – Harnessing novel Earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** DKK 30–75 million per grant
**Duration:** 6 years
**Consortium:** Required — consortium of research partners with a clear vision and mission
**Application:** 2-stage: Stage 1 results December 2026, Stage 2 results June 2027
**TRL:** 1-3
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** DK
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/challenge-programme-2027-harnessing-novel-earth-abundant-materials-for-sustainable-technologies/
**Last verified:** 4 July 2026

> **Recently updated:** catalog cleanup 2026-07-04: Oct date was not the published Stage-1 deadline per NNF

## Eligibility & scope

Open to established/professor-level research leaders internationally. Supports consortia tackling major scientific challenges in harnessing novel Earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies, within the natural sciences. Proposals must align with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Strategy. Consortium formation required.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-challenge-programme-2027-harnessing-novel-earth-ab-2026-10) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.