NextGen Innovation fund

The fund aims to mobilise companies within the following three areas of strength:

• Large Structure Production: Promoting production technologies for large structures, such as those used in offshore, wind turbines, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Advanced Drones: Developing and utilising advanced drone technologies that can revolutionise various sectors through improved efficiency and new applications.
• Autonomous Coastal Shipping: Supporting the development of autonomous technology for nearshore shipping, which can enhance safety and efficiency in maritime operations.

We encourage all SMEs working within one or more of these areas to apply for funding from the fund. Projects should have the potential to create significant innovation and contribute to the overall efforts of the beacon of business initiative, resulting in new market opportunities.

A minimum of one company and one knowledge institution (e.g., University, University College, or GTS) must collaborate on the project.

The fund supports development projects with up to DKK 390,000. Of this, companies can receive a maximum of DKK 225,000, and the knowledge institution can receive DKK 165,000.

Support is calculated as 50% of the incurred wage costs in the development project for companies and 100% for the knowledge institution. The support is provided as "de minimis aid" according to EU state aid rules.

The fund can support projects that meet the following criteria:

• Promote collaboration between companies and other actors in the ecosystem.
• Contribute to the development of new technologies and solutions within the three areas of strength.
• Have the potential to create new market opportunities and growth for SMEs.
• Contribute to sustainability and environmentally friendly solutions.

How to:

To apply for funding from the fund, please complete and submit the application form by 24 September 2024 with the accompanying declarations (see below) to Project Manager Thomas Gammelgaard at mail thgam@odenserobotics.dk

The declarations / documents to fill out and submit:

• NextGen Innovation application template
• Partner declaration
• SMV status declaration 
• De minimis declaration

We look forward to receiving your application and supporting the development of technology in robotics and drones.

Deadline:

Tuesday, 24 September, 2024.

Responses to applications:

Expected October 2024.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Thomas Gammelgaard at thgam@odenserobotics.dk or by phone at +45 2887 8601.

Want to learn more?

For more information about NextGen Robotics and the purpose of the Funen beacon of business, please visit nextgenrobotics.dk

NextGen Robotics is Denmark’s beacon of business for robots, drones, and autonomous ship operations - and a growth consortium that through advanced test facilities, ground-breaking demo projects and innovative collaborations will help advance digitalisation and automation in Denmark and globally. 

Our vision is an international powerhouse for testing, development, and production of the next generation of robotics and autonomous solutions for use on land, at sea and in the air.

Projects:

NextGen Innovation

The ambition of NextGen Innovation is to ensure the mobilization of companies in the Funen ecosystem for robots and drones towards the beacon of business' strengths.

Center for Large Structure Production

The world’s first centre for the testing and development of robot-based production of Large-Structure-Production within industries such as construction, maritime and wind energy. 

NextGen Drone

A high technological test centre for advanced drone technology.    

Maritime Autonomous Reliable Systems

A national test centre and test area for autonomous and advanced maritime technologies.  

House of Robots

Will create an international showroom for Denmark as a robotics nation.    

Learn more: nextgenrobotics.dk

Questions?

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Project Manager Thomas Gammelgaard at thgam@odenserobotics.dk or by phone at +45 2887 8601.

Want to learn more?

For more information about NextGen Robotics and the purpose of the Funen beacon of business, please visit nextgenrobotics.dk