Funding Programmes

EUopSTART

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EUopSTART is a Danish exploratory award for EU application writing, organised by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science (Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet). This programme offers support to SMEs, large enterprises, and research institutions in Denmark for preparing applications for the EU Framework Programme (Horizon Europe) and other joint European research programmes, including the European Defence Fund.

EUopSTART has the overall purpose of intensifying the participation of Danish entities in applying for EU funding. Specifically, EUopSTART can partially reimburse costs incurred while preparing an EU application in the specified grant period, such as time spent by the applicant, travel expenses, or costs related to consultants helping with the EU application.

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The programme eases access for Danish entities to substantial EU funding sources for R&D by lowering the cost of preparing EU applications.

Funding Available

Typically, a grant of up to 75k DKK is available for proposal preparation as a project partner or for single beneficiaries. For those taking the role as coordinator in an EU consortium with at least 3 partners, the maximum grant is 100k DKK.

Costs directly related to application writing are eligible, this includes hour consumption, travel, and external consultancy assistance. The EUopSTART funding can cover 50% of relevant expenses during the grant period for the preparation of proposals.

Requirements

EUopSTART grants are awarded projects that benefit Danish research and innovation to be conducted by public or private sector enterprises and research institutions residing in Denmark. Proof of a submitted EU application or invitation for EU negotiations will be required for the payout of the grant.

At least 3 partners (at least 2 for the ERC Synergy Grant) must be involved in the proposed EU project to be awarded EUopSTART funding. Single applicant or two partner proposals for the EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition, as well as the EIC Accelerator and Eurostars programmes are, however, exempt from this requirement.

In the R&D projects, overall objectives should be to develop and advance state-of-the-art science and technology, and participants must present capacities for undertaking high-level research activities.

Special Requirements

Eligible enterprises applying should be at least 1 year old; not have a record of bankruptcy or be undergoing a suspension of payments; have generated a minimum turnover of 1 million DKK or have drawn 500k DKK in external financing or have had at least 2 full-time employees in the last completed financial year; and not have any outstanding debts to public authorities. Companies requesting support for the preparation of an EIC Accelerator Step 2 application must submit documentation of the approval for step two along with the EUopSTART application.

 

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For more detailed information and latest updates, see the official programme website.

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