Innovation Fund Denmark

Innovation Fund Denmark is a public-backed venture capital fund established to support research and innovation projects that address societal challenges and create value for Denmark. The fund provides risk capital to entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses, enabling them to develop innovative solutions in areas such as climate mitigation, healthcare, green transport, and more. By fostering collaboration between companies, universities, and public authorities, Innovation Fund Denmark aims to drive economic growth and employment through strategic investments in research and development.

The fund operates with a comprehensive investment approach, supporting projects from early-stage research through technological development to market-ready innovations. This integrated funding model enables seamless support across the entire innovation value chain, eliminating traditional funding gaps that often hinder promising projects. By connecting academic research with commercial applications, the fund creates powerful synergies between Denmark's world-class research institutions and its entrepreneurial business community, accelerating the transformation of scientific discoveries into tangible solutions. Innovation Fund Denmark prioritizes investments in sectors of strategic importance to Denmark's future, including green technology, healthcare innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable food production. The fund employs rigorous evaluation processes to identify projects with both scientific merit and commercial potential, ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources. Through its targeted investment strategy, the fund has helped position Denmark as a global innovation leader, particularly in fields like renewable energy, biotechnology, and smart city solutions where Danish expertise enjoys international recognition.