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Novo Nordisk Foundation

CHALLENGE PROGRAMME 2027 – Unravelling electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalysis

DKK 30-75 million per grant||6 years

14:00 Copenhagen time

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme funds a consortium of established research leaders to tackle a major scientific challenge in industrial and environmental biotechnology, specifically electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalysis, with DKK 30-75 million over six years. It is open internationally to professors and senior research leaders who can unite a consortium around a shared scientific vision. The call targets early-stage, high-risk science (TRL 1-3) rather than near-market development.

Details

Funder Novo Nordisk Foundation
Budget DKK 30-75 million per grant
Duration 6 years
Consortium Required — leading researchers form a consortium united by a clear vision and mission
Application 2-stage: Stage 1 (results December 2026) → Stage 2 (results June 2027)
TRL 1-3
Frequency Annual

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

Eligibility & scope

Challenge Programme funding for established research leaders/professors to form a consortium addressing a major scientific challenge in industrial and environmental biotechnology, specifically electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalysis. Open internationally to Research Leaders (Established/Prof. level).

Who Should Apply

  • •Established research leaders or professors with a track record of leading large teams
  • •Applicants able to form and coordinate a multi-partner consortium
  • •Research groups working on electron transfer mechanisms, bio-electrocatalysis, or related biotechnology fields
  • •Institutions anywhere internationally, not restricted to Denmark
  • •Teams pursuing fundamental, early-stage science (TRL 1-3) rather than applied product development

Key Dates

  • •Stage 1 results expected December 2026; Stage 2 results expected June 2027
  • •Two-stage application process
  • •Six-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Build the consortium narrative around one unifying scientific vision and mission rather than a loose collection of individual projects, this is explicitly how NNF frames the call.
  • ✓Since the programme targets TRL 1-3, frame the proposal around fundamental mechanistic questions rather than application-readiness.
  • ✓Confirm the actual Stage 1 submission deadline directly with NNF, as the catalog date has been flagged as inaccurate for this round.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the NNF Challenge Programme award?

Grants range from DKK 30 to 75 million (roughly €4.0-10.1 million) per consortium over six years.

Who can apply for the NNF Challenge Programme on bio-electrocatalysis?

Established research leaders or professors anywhere internationally who can form a consortium around electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalysis.

How long does the NNF Challenge Programme grant last?

Funded projects run for six years.

Is the NNF Challenge Programme application single or multi-stage?

It is a two-stage process, with Stage 1 results expected in December 2026 and Stage 2 results in June 2027.

Does the NNF Challenge Programme require a consortium?

Yes, applicants must form a consortium of leading researchers united by a clear scientific vision and mission.

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