A qualifying Danish SME must propose a knowledge-based innovative solution with growth and Danish societal value, fund at least 65% of relevant project cost, and satisfy one of two financial-readiness gates.

What burden and restrictions apply?

Recipients document employee hours, supplier, materials and equipment cost and follow state-aid, project and audit rules for up to 24 months. No normal operations, rent, transport, administration, sales, marketing, investor attraction or already market-ready work. Equipment/material invoices generally must be at least DKK10,000 excluding VAT.

Innobooster

DKK200,000–DKK5 million covering no more than 35% of eligible project cost for up to 24 months · Innovation Fund Denmark · deadline 2026-10-15

Innobooster is a grant programme from Innovation Fund Denmark for Danish SMEs and entrepreneurial companies with a Danish CVR number meeting the programme's financial criteria Current lifecycle: upcoming; next verified deadline 2026-10-15. Real economics: DKK200,000–DKK5 million covering no more than 35% of eligible project cost for up to 24 months.

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Key facts

Funder	Innovation Fund Denmark
Amount	DKK200,000–DKK5 million covering no more than 35% of eligible project cost for up to 24 months
Deadline	2026-10-15
Decision time	Pool 4 decisions are expected between 8 and 26 February 2027.
Eligibility	A qualifying Danish SME must propose a knowledge-based innovative solution with growth and Danish societal value, fund at least 65% of relevant project cost, and satisfy one of two financial-readiness gates.
Restrictions	Recipients document employee hours, supplier, materials and equipment cost and follow state-aid, project and audit rules for up to 24 months. No normal operations, rent, transport, administration, sales, marketing, investor attraction or already market-ready work. Equipment/material invoices generally must be at least DKK10,000 excluding VAT.
Status	upcoming

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Create the correct Pool 4 theme application in e-grant
Submit before noon on 15 October
Receive formal and expert review against idea quality, impact and execution
Receive board approval, reduced approval or rejection
Run the project for up to 24 months and report eligible cost

Background

Innovation Fund Denmark operates Innobooster. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The 2026 program publishes six pools and DKK440.4 million of approximate pool budgets Recent official project listings expose award percentage, invested amount and project budget for ranking

How the application really works

Create the correct Pool 4 theme application in e-grant → Submit before noon on 15 October → Receive formal and expert review against idea quality, impact and execution → Receive board approval, reduced approval or rejection → Run the project for up to 24 months and report eligible cost

Tips

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Show direct fit with critical and digital technologies.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is upcoming.
Recipients document employee hours, supplier, materials and equipment cost and follow state-aid, project and audit rules for up to 24 months.
No normal operations, rent, transport, administration, sales, marketing, investor attraction or already market-ready work. Equipment/material invoices generally must be at least DKK10,000 excluding VAT.

Track record

The 2026 program publishes six pools and DKK440.4 million of approximate pool budgets
Recent official project listings expose award percentage, invested amount and project budget for ranking

Recent 2026 theme-level success rates range from 11% to 43%, but Pool 4 outcomes are not yet known and rates vary materially by theme.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: upcoming. Next verified deadline: 2026-10-15.
What is the real economic value?: DKK200,000–DKK5 million covering no more than 35% of eligible project cost for up to 24 months
Who is eligible?: A qualifying Danish SME must propose a knowledge-based innovative solution with growth and Danish societal value, fund at least 65% of relevant project cost, and satisfy one of two financial-readiness gates.
How does selection work?: Create the correct Pool 4 theme application in e-grant; Submit before noon on 15 October; Receive formal and expert review against idea quality, impact and execution; Receive board approval, reduced approval or rejection; Run the project for up to 24 months and report eligible cost. Pool 4 decisions are expected between 8 and 26 February 2027.
What burden and restrictions apply?: Recipients document employee hours, supplier, materials and equipment cost and follow state-aid, project and audit rules for up to 24 months. No normal operations, rent, transport, administration, sales, marketing, investor attraction or already market-ready work. Equipment/material invoices generally must be at least DKK10,000 excluding VAT.
What evidence exists?: The 2026 program publishes six pools and DKK440.4 million of approximate pool budgets Recent official project listings expose award percentage, invested amount and project budget for ranking Recent 2026 theme-level success rates range from 11% to 43%, but Pool 4 outcomes are not yet known and rates vary materially by theme.

Sources

innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/innobooster — Official Pool 4 deadline, budget, award range, eligibility, process and current outcomes (checked 2026-08-10)
innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/innobooster/innobooster-1st-pool-2026 — Official 2026 financial gates, 35% ceiling, themes and recent selectivity table (checked 2026-08-10)