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Projects we support

Projects and initiatives

The Foundation has launched numerous ambitious projects and initiatives that benefit society. The topics are wide-ranging and include research, education, innovation, humanitarian and social projects. We award grants for projects based on applications received in open competition and for projects for which the Foundation takes the initiative.

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Art research

Biomedicine and health sciences

Biotechnology

Conferences, symposia and Workshops

Education and Outreach

Innovation and early commercialization

Interdisciplinary research

Natural and Technical Science

Social and humanitarian initiatives

Social Science research

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Copenhagen Honours College

Novo Nordisk Foundation has supported the development of two talent programmes at University College Copenhagen: Copenhagen Honours College Science Teacher and Copenhagen Honours College in Nursing.

Krible Krable – getting the youngest children interested in nature

The Danish Rangers’ Association project, Krible Krable, aims to provide children in day-care institutions and schools with improved opportunities to get outside and explore nature for themselves.

Videnskabsklubben – research as a leisure activity

Videnskabsklubben (The Science Club) is a free-of-charge leisure initiative enabling children in grades 4–6 to study the natural sciences in the same way as children participating in football, scouts and riding lessons.

SCOPE – Research on children and young people’s interest in science

SCOPE is a major Danish study that aims to map how children and young people’s aspiration towards science and technology starts and is maintained. The study will also identify barriers that prevent children and young people from becoming engaged in science and technology subjects.

Educating talented journalists specializing in health sciences

The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s six Constructive Fellowship grants were established with the aim of supporting the development of more insightful and constructive journalism within health sciences.

The Green Backbone – teaching schoolchildren about sustainability

The green think tank CONCITO’s climate embassy and the Haver til Maver (farm to table) association are collaborating on the ambitious national programme, The Green Backbone.

Data Science Initiative

The Data Science Initiative is established to boost the data science environment nationally by funding excellent data science research and the training of the next generation of data scientists.

Research Leader Programme

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Research Leader Programme aims to ensure that excellent research leaders have the opportunity to pursue ambitious and innovative projects.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is supporting LIFE, a new major not-for-profit learning initiative, to provide science education resources free of charge to schools throughout Denmark.

Copenhagen Bioscience Cluster

The Copenhagen Bioscience Cluster is a Novo Nordisk Foundation initiative that started in 2007 with the establishment of the first major research centre.

Steno Diabetes Centers

The Novo Nordisk Foundation, in collaboration with Denmark’s administrative regions, has taken the initiative to establish specialized Steno Diabetes Centers throughout Denmark.

Challenge Programme

With the Challenge Programme, the Novo Nordisk Foundation wants to support and promote world-class research that focuses on contributing to finding answers to today’s challenges in global technology or health.

BioInnovation Institute

BioInnovation Institute (BII) is a large new center that will help innovative entrepreneurs and talented researchers develop research projects to the point at which they attract crucial capital investment.

Solar cookers in Uganda

Solar cookers will prevent deforestation and improve the opportunities of refugee families in Uganda to start businesses.

Big Bang Conference

Talented and committed teachers are the single most important factor in getting children and young people to take an interest in nature and natural science subjects. A Big Bang conference gives teachers specific inspiration that they can take home, here on teaching about organs.

Photo: ©Astra Foto - Thomas Evaldsen

Danish Diabetes Academy

The Academy's overall aim is to generate new knowledge on diabetes and new ways of treating and preventing it.

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