The Committee executes the Foundation Board’s decision to award Challenge Programme grants, supporting research within annually selected themes.
In 2025 the theme is: The NNF Grand AI Challenge.
The Challenge is to develop and deploy AI which can be transformative in addressing some of the most critical global challenges impacting society in healthcare, sustainability, and the life sciences.
The Board has allocated a total budget of DKK 360 million for the 2025 Challenge Programme, offering large grants of DKK 30-60 million each.
The Board appoints committee members from among international experts in the annual research theme, in accordance with the general rules covering the Foundation’s committees.
The current members of the Committee are listed below.