Novo Nordisk Foundation
CHALLENGE PROGRAMME 2027 – Harnessing novel Earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies
Stage 1 (expression of interest) deadline: December 2026; Stage 2: June 2027 — confirm exact dates on the funder page
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Details
| 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 |
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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