InnoExplorer is a national funding programme run by Innovation Fund Denmark. It matures research results that are still pre-commercial, so a team can test whether they can be exploited commercially or for societal benefit.
At a glance: 500,000–1,500,000 DKK including 44% overhead · Up to 12 months · Before a CVR number · Skylab Startup Programme Stage 2
Innovation Fund Denmark owns the programme. DTU Skylab qualifies and endorses every application that comes from DTU, and helps prepare it. Talk to your innovation partner before a round opens.
What it funds
The grant is for the last technical and commercial maturation before a commercial application. It can only support a project before the team establishes a CVR number.
- Grant size of 500,000–1,500,000 DKK, including 44% overhead
- Project period of up to 12 months
- Salaries, materials, consultancy, reports and knowledge, market testing, marketing, travel, university costs, and overhead
- Three application rounds a year
Who can apply
You need to be enrolled in the Skylab Startup Programme, Stage 2. DTU Skylab decides which projects are admitted to the qualification process, and only applications endorsed by DTU Skylab can be submitted to Innovation Fund Denmark.
You cannot apply for a DTU Proof of Concept Grant and InnoExplorer at the same time.
Find your innovation partner, read the DTU InnoExplorer page, and the Innovation Fund Denmark programme page.
Documents
How a round works
You also need
The Skylab Startup Programme is a three-stage program designed to help you transform your idea into a sustainable business. Through practical learning, one-on-one coaching, and personal development, you’ll shape your own startup journey at your own pace.
Enrolment in Stage 2 is required before DTU Skylab can qualify an application.
Contact
Michael Persson
Programme Manager, Startup Funding · +45 60 54 40 31 · miper@dtu.dk
At a glance
500,000–1,500,000 DKK, incl. 44% overhead
Up to 12 months
Before a CVR number is established
2026 rounds
DTU deadline 7 Jan · pitch 14 Jan · fund deadline 30 Jan · panel weeks 11–13
Info 27 Mar · DTU deadline 7 Apr · pitch 8 Apr · fund deadline 23 Apr · panel weeks 23–25
Info 19 Aug · DTU deadline 31 Aug · pitch 8 Sep · fund deadline 23 Sep · panel weeks 45–47
Not eligible
A DTU Proof of Concept application at the same time
Projects that already have a CVR number
Applications that DTU Skylab has not endorsed