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EUopSTART

EUopSTART — cut-off

Funds Danish companies preparing Horizon Europe and EDF proposals by supporting proposal development.

EUopSTART is a Danish co-funding scheme administered by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science (UFSN), operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, to increase Danish participation in competitive European research programmes. The scheme reimburses up to 50% of the direct costs — specifically payroll at a fixed rate of DKK 600 per hour, travel and per diem expenses, and…

Horizon Europe (all pillars) and European Defence Fund applications with EU deadlines no later than 31 December 2027.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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