Discovery Grant is DTU’s own instrument for funding commercialisation projects coming out of research done at DTU. It is often the first step on a commercialisation journey for researchers.
- Primarily for early technical maturation or refining towards a commercial application
- Agile application process, weekly panel meetings and one-week response time
- 20,000-150,000 DKK (<6 months project period)
- Support materials, consulting services, tests, reports/knowledge etc. (but normally not general salary)
- The application must be endorsed and supported by the department and the DTU Skylab innovation partner
Application and deadlines
Contact your DTU Skylab innovation partner for guidance and filing. . Please note, that if you already have established a company based on your research idea, you will not be able to receive any of the enable programme’s grants.
A guide on how to apply, along with the form and other must-read documents are included in the Discovery Grant Application bundle found on the right.
Application due date: Every Wednesday.
Panel meetings: Every Monday except for holidays
Applications must be filed by your DTU Skylab innovation partner.