SPARK Denmark supports early-stage academic inventions in life science towards commercialisation with industrial mentorship, funding, and education. The aim is to bridge the gap between academia and business while supporting the further development of research results towards commercialisation.

Your project must be within the field of life science and in the areas of therapeutics, diagnostics, health tech, medtech, or industrial biotech.

Main activities of the SPARK programme:

• Selected projects will receive funding of up to DKK 700,000 for 24 months
• Monthly SPARK mentor meetings with industry experts
• Frequent educational sessions on relevant topics for translating research to business
• Access to world-wide SPARK Network

Researchers at all levels (PhD students to experienced professors) from all Danish universities and hospitals can apply.

Applicants may apply for funding of proof-of-concept studies or salary for research assistance and project management. SPARK will not cover salary for main applicant.

Application deadline: 26 February 2025

Please visit www.SPARKDenmark.ku.dk if you would like more information or contact SPARKDenmark@ku.dk.

SPARK Denmark is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.