An individual or team of up to three graduates must have an innovative scalable idea beyond pure concept, work full time in Denmark for 12 months, hold at least 12.5% each, and avoid substantial employment or education alongside the program.

What burden and restrictions apply?

Each founder works 37 hours weekly, maintains ownership and Denmark participation, avoids substantial outside work/study and follows program progress and financial controls. Salary support enables full-time founder work; development support is company activity. The idea must be early but beyond idea-only and oriented toward a financially sustainable business.

Innofounder

For 12 months, DKK27,500 monthly salary support per accepted founder plus DKK100,000 development support per company; one-founder package DKK430,000 and up to three founders can apply · Innovation Fund Denmark · deadline 2026-08-25

Innofounder is a fellowship programme from Innovation Fund Denmark for Recent graduates and experienced applicants resident in Denmark who will work full-time on an innovative scalable idea Current lifecycle: open; next verified deadline 2026-08-25. Real economics: For 12 months, DKK27,500 monthly salary support per accepted founder plus DKK100,000 development support per company; one-founder package DKK430,000 and up to three founders can apply.

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Key facts

Funder	Innovation Fund Denmark
Amount	For 12 months, DKK27,500 monthly salary support per accepted founder plus DKK100,000 development support per company; one-founder package DKK430,000 and up to three founders can apply
Deadline	2026-08-25
Decision time	Final acceptance or rejection is due in December 2026, roughly 15–16 weeks after deadline.
Eligibility	An individual or team of up to three graduates must have an innovative scalable idea beyond pure concept, work full time in Denmark for 12 months, hold at least 12.5% each, and avoid substantial employment or education alongside the program.
Restrictions	Each founder works 37 hours weekly, maintains ownership and Denmark participation, avoids substantial outside work/study and follows program progress and financial controls. Salary support enables full-time founder work; development support is company activity. The idea must be early but beyond idea-only and oriented toward a financially sustainable business.
Status	open

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Application process

Submit through e-grant before noon
Pass eligibility and written expert review
Pitch on a November/December panel day if invited
Receive final decision in December
Establish or verify the CVR company and begin 12 months full time
Participate in structured feedback and learning

Background

Innovation Fund Denmark operates Innofounder. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The official 2026 route supports teams up to three founders for a full 12 months The program targets sustainability through sales or subsequent public/private investment

How the application really works

Submit through e-grant before noon → Pass eligibility and written expert review → Pitch on a November/December panel day if invited → Receive final decision in December → Establish or verify the CVR company and begin 12 months full time → Participate in structured feedback and learning

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Current lifecycle is open.
Each founder works 37 hours weekly, maintains ownership and Denmark participation, avoids substantial outside work/study and follows program progress and financial controls.
Salary support enables full-time founder work; development support is company activity. The idea must be early but beyond idea-only and oriented toward a financially sustainable business.

Track record

The official 2026 route supports teams up to three founders for a full 12 months
The program targets sustainability through sales or subsequent public/private investment

No current applicant or award denominator is published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: open. Next verified deadline: 2026-08-25.
What is the real economic value?: For 12 months, DKK27,500 monthly salary support per accepted founder plus DKK100,000 development support per company; one-founder package DKK430,000 and up to three founders can apply
Who is eligible?: An individual or team of up to three graduates must have an innovative scalable idea beyond pure concept, work full time in Denmark for 12 months, hold at least 12.5% each, and avoid substantial employment or education alongside the program.
How does selection work?: Submit through e-grant before noon; Pass eligibility and written expert review; Pitch on a November/December panel day if invited; Receive final decision in December; Establish or verify the CVR company and begin 12 months full time; Participate in structured feedback and learning. Final acceptance or rejection is due in December 2026, roughly 15–16 weeks after deadline.
What burden and restrictions apply?: Each founder works 37 hours weekly, maintains ownership and Denmark participation, avoids substantial outside work/study and follows program progress and financial controls. Salary support enables full-time founder work; development support is company activity. The idea must be early but beyond idea-only and oriented toward a financially sustainable business.
What evidence exists?: The official 2026 route supports teams up to three founders for a full 12 months The program targets sustainability through sales or subsequent public/private investment No current applicant or award denominator is published.

Sources

www.innovationsfonden.dk/en/p/innofounder — Official current deadline, timing, salary and development support, eligibility, ownership, work commitment, themes, administration and contact (checked 2026-08-10)