A Danish world-class life science ecosystem will enable us to better manage future challenges
We need strong basic research to respond quickly to unforeseen crises
Major breakthroughs often happen where they are least expected. Supporting curiosity-driven research is therefore important. Basic research is also required for tackling epidemics and climate change.
Harvesting innovative ideas from research and promoting collaboration across research fields have huge potential
We must improve how we collaborate across scientific silos and translate scientific ideas into new technologies and products to benefit health and the climate.
We want to contribute to children and young people getting inspired by and improving their skills in science
We need a knowledge-based society and a skilled workforce with strong competencies in the natural sciences to solve societal challenges and build a healthy and sustainable future.
Our grants
The Novo Nordisk Foundation awards grants based on applications in open competition and supports a large number of different areas within health, sustainability and life science.
Projects and initiatives we have supported
Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme
Danish Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence will contribute to solving big societal challenges
Helix Lab – education and research centre in Kalundborg
The Helix Lab Research and Education Center in Kalundborg aims to attract MSc students from universities in Denmark and abroad. The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded grants totalling DKK 65 million to the Helix Lab over a 5-year project period.
Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease
With a USD 47.5 million commitment over a five-year period, the Foundation has supported the establishment of a new centre for genomic research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Boston (US).
Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW)
The Foundation has awarded up to DKK 2.2 billion (300 million euro) over a 10-year period for the center, which is established as a partnership between three leading research institutions.
LIFE
The nationwide science education initiative will receive up to DKK 1.9 billion from the Novo Nordisk Foundation over a ten-year period.
Science Academy NAFA
Developing competencies and research on science education at primary and lower-secondary schools in Denmark.
Nordic Innovation Fair – a speed dating event for Nordic scientists and international investors
The purpose of the fair is to showcase the best academic projects with commercial potential within life science, sustainability, AI, digitalization and robotics.
Would you like to read more about the Novo Nordisk Foundation's 2030 strategy?
Towards 2030, we will increase our efforts towards solving urgent and global societal challenges. We have three focus areas.Impact
We continually measure the societal effect of our projects and initiatives.News on life science ecosystem
2022 Impact Report: For the first time, grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation fund more women than men in scientific positions
Novo Nordisk Foundation awarded close to DKK 7.5 billion for purposes benefitting society in 2022
