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 wide range of areas within health, sustainability and life science.
Projects and initiatives we have supported
Danish Centre for AI Innovation
The national centre owns and operates Gefion, one of the world’s most powerful AI supercomputers.
Novo Nordisk Foundation Cellerator
The initiative aims to advance the cell therapy ecosystem and enable transformative treatments.
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 five-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 supported the establishment of a 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 awarded up to DKK 2.2 billion (EUR 300 million) over a ten-year period for the centre, which is established as a partnership between three leading research institutions.
LIFE
Improving science education, training, and research in Denmark
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
Denmark’s first AI supercomputer is now operational
Novo Nordisk Foundation awards two new types of grants to strengthen Danish research infrastructure
