ITU Discovery Grants
Purpose
The ITU Discovery Grants are ITU’s own Discovery instrument for funding ‘New audience cases’ from research done at ITU. The characteristics of the ITU Discovery Grants are typically funding of commercialization and/or external engagement projects emerging from research done at ITU. It is often the first step on a commercialization and/or external collaboration journey for researchers.
All ITU researchers can apply
Primarily for early research application maturation and/or refining towards a new audience and commercial direction
Agile application process, weekly panel meetings and one-week response time
Your can apply for 20,000-150,000 DKK
The program period is 3-6 months
The grant can cover materials, consulting services, tests, reports/knowledge, salary directly related with the project, etc.
The application must be endorsed and supported by your Head of Section, the ITU Innovation Partner and an External Mentor (appointed by the Innovation Partner)
ITU Discovery Grants can only support projects that have yet to establish a CVR number
Application and deadlines
Contact your ITU Innovation Partner for guidance on developing and submitting your application .
The Discovery Grant application document can be found here: Discovery Grant application form
Application deadline date: Every Wednesday at 16.00
Panel meetings: Every Monday except for holidays
Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Prof of Idea
Twice 1 hour meetings
Step 3: Prof of Project
Twice 1 hour meeting
Step 4: Evaluation & Next
1 hour meeting