Inspiring tomorrow’s scientists
LIFE Foundation is reaching children and young people across Denmark with hands-on learning.
Our Impact
By supporting education, research, and innovation, we help create long-lasting change for people and the planet.
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Connecting generations with AI
AI is helping to build a multigeneration register in Denmark, revealing family ties and health risks.
The biology of obesity
One prize recipient's research helped uncover a biological cause for obesity and bring hope through treatment.
New ways of treating heart failure
Scientists in Australia have developed stem-cell derived patches that can restore function to a failing heart.
Chronic care in crises
Building resilient models for prevention and treatment of diabetes and hypertension in crisis-affected settings.
Training for better care
East Africa education programme equips health professionals to deliver improved cardiometabolic care.
Can Parkinson's be cured?
Since 2018, the Foundation has supported Agnete Kirkeby’s work to develop a stem-cell-based treatment.
New plant-based foods
Innovators are making food more healthy and sustainable through the Plant2Food platform.
Bridging the gap
Researchers are finding new solutions for infectious disease challenges thanks to the Catalyst Grants.
From science to solutions
The BioInnovation Institute has so far supported more than 130 companies to turn ideas into impact.
Voices of strength
People living with lung disease are finding strength through singing at Steno Diabetes Center Greenland.
Building healthy habits
Fortified whole grains in school meals are boosting children’s nutrition across East Africa.
Supporting young talent
The Activator Program supports aspiring biotech entrepreneurs to turn innovation into impact.
The future of diabetes research
Michaela Tencerova and her team are developing new ways to prevent bone fragility.
Reaching remote communities
Nearly one in six people in Greenland receive support from the island’s Steno Diabetes Center.
New antivirals
Researchers in India and Switzerland are working hard to help prepare for the next influenza pandemic.
Sharing knowledge
Partners from India, Kenya and Denmark gathered to exchange ideas on improving the education of health workers.
Inspiring tomorrow’s scientists
LIFE Foundation is reaching children and young people across Denmark with hands-on learning.
DKK11.8bn
awarded in philanthropic grants and investments in 2025
2,206
grants awarded in 2025
16%
success rate in open competition programmes
2025 at a glance
News
Science News
Sciencenews.dk provides news articles, videos and podcasts based on the world of science. Our goal is to create greater understanding of how research improves people’s lives and the sustainability of society. All articles and films are based on research or researchers that the Novo Nordisk Foundation has supported.
03 Sep 2026
Short competence development courses give natural science teaching in primary and secondary schools a boost
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23 Jul 2026
Towards coherent landscapes: New natural and afforestation areas are taking shape in Denmark
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25 Feb 2026
Cultivating hope: How biodigesters are supporting nutrition and learning in a Ugandan refugee settlement
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Medi
Media library
Here you can access our news, press materials and reports. You can also find videos about the Foundation's history and links to other websites relating to the activities and research we support.
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2030
2030 strategy
Towards 2030, we are increasing our efforts to help solve urgent, global challenges. We have three focus areas: advancing health, accelerating the green transition, and boosting the life science ecosystem in Denmark.
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