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Challenge Programme — Hybrid Bio-Electrocatalysis

Supports interdisciplinary teams exploring bioelectrocatalytic processes for sustainable materials and chemistry technologies.

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Challenge Programme 2027 — Hybrid Bio-Electrocatalysis theme supports large interdisciplinary research consortia to unravel the electron transfer mechanisms operating in hybrid bio-electrocatalytic systems. This is a sustainability-oriented basic science call that sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and materials science, seeking to build fundamental under

Large-consortium basic research into electron transfer mechanisms in hybrid bio-electrocatalytic systems, spanning biology, chemistry, and materials science with a sustainability orientation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.7 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.72 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.DKK 150M

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Last verified: 29 Jul 2026Source: novonordiskfonden.dk