Novo Nordisk Foundation

Challenge Programme 2027: Advancing Next Generation AMR Diagnostics for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

DKK 30–75 million per grant (ca. EUR 4–10 million); total pool ca. EUR 20 million6 years

2-stage process: Stage 1 expression of interest, then shortlisted applicants invited to Stage 2 full proposal. Specific dates not stated in this segment.

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Details

Funder Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget DKK 30–75 million per grant (ca. EUR 4–10 million); total pool ca. EUR 20 million
Duration 6 years
Consortium Required — 2–4 research groups (main applicant + 1–3 co-applicants); at least one applicant must be based at a Danish institution; main applicant must be at a European (EU, Schengen Area, or UK) university, hospital, or non-profit
Application 2-stage: Stage 1 expression of interest → Stage 2 full proposal + online presentation to review panel
Eligible countries DK

Eligibility & scope

Early-stage proof-of-concept research on rapid, minimally invasive, affordable LRTI diagnostics and AMR susceptibility testing for point-of-care use in global settings. Research must be anchored at a research institution or non-profit; for-profit product development is ineligible. Main applicant must be tenured/tenure-track at a European (EU/Schengen/UK) institution with ≥75% commitment; at least one applicant must be ≥75% employed at a Danish institution. Industry partners may collaborate but cannot receive funding.

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