Lundbeck Foundation
Frontier Grants
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Frontier Grants from the Lundbeck Foundation fund the maturation of basic biomedicine and health science research toward venture-investable, commercially translatable projects, offering up to DKK 5.0M over 18 months with an optional DKK 2.5M/6-month extension. The call is open to individual applicants affiliated with a Danish non-commercial research institution, though international collaboration is allowed. Entry is by invitation only, starting with an initial idea contact and moving through a pitch and project-description process before a full application is invited.
Details
| Funder | Lundbeck Foundation |
| Budget | Up to DKK 5.0M (optional +DKK 2.5M and +6 months extension) |
| Duration | Up to 18 months (optional +6 months extension) |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, affiliated with a Danish non-commercial research institution; international collaboration allowed |
| Application | Multi-stage: initial contact/idea pitch to LF → invitation to present to FG panel → up to 3-month project description process → full application for 18-month plan |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Supports maturation of basic biomedicine/health science research into investor-ready, commercially tangible venture opportunities. Applicant's research must be affiliated with a Danish non-commercial research institution (international collaboration allowed). Entry is by invitation after contacting LF with an idea, followed by a project description process and panel evaluation.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers affiliated with a Danish non-commercial research institution
- •Basic biomedicine or health science projects with commercial translational potential
- •Individual applicants rather than consortia, with international collaborators optional
- •Researchers interested in mentoring and professional development alongside funding
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- •Multi-stage process: initial idea contact, invited pitch, up to 3-month project description, then full application
- •Up to 18-month project duration, with an optional 6-month extension
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The process starts with an unsolicited idea contact to the Lundbeck Foundation, not a standard application form, frame this first contact around commercial translational potential, not just scientific novelty.
- ✓The invited pitch and project description stages are your chance to build the venture case; treat them as separate deliverables from the final full application.
- ✓Because entry is invitation-only, initial framing of the idea contact around a clear path to venture investment likely matters more than length or detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does Frontier Grants provide?
Up to DKK 5.0M over 18 months, with an optional extension of DKK 2.5M for a further 6 months.
Who is eligible to apply for Frontier Grants?
Individual applicants affiliated with a Danish non-commercial research institution; international collaboration is allowed but a consortium is not required.
Is there a deadline for Frontier Grants?
No, the call runs on a rolling basis with continuous submissions.
How does the Frontier Grants application process work?
It begins with an invitation-based idea contact with the Lundbeck Foundation, followed by an invited pitch, a project description phase of up to 3 months, and then a full 18-month application.
Does Frontier Grants offer anything beyond funding?
Yes, the programme includes mentoring and professional development alongside the grant.
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