ITU Discovery Grants

Purpose

The ITU Discovery Grants are ITU’s own Discovery instrument for funding Innovation projects 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 impact 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

• You can apply for 20,000-150,000 DKK

• The grant period is 3-6 months

• The grant can cover materials, consulting services, tests, reports/knowledge, salary directly related to 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 Camilla Bartholdy or Peter Ibsen for guidance on developing and submitting your application .

The Discovery Grant Guidelines can be found here: Guidelines Discovery Grant

The Discovery Grant Application can be found here: Discovery Grant Application Template

Application deadline date: Every Wednesday at 16.00

Panel meetings: Every Monday except for holidays