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Challenge Programme — Earth-Abundant Materials

Supports interdisciplinary teams developing earth-abundant materials for climate and heavy industry technologies.

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Challenge Programme 2027 — Earth-Abundant Materials theme funds large research consortia to discover and harness novel earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies. The scientific focus spans materials science, chemistry, and sustainability-oriented engineering, aiming to reduce dependence on scarce or geopolitically sensitive materials in energy and industri…

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Large-consortium research to discover and apply novel earth-abundant materials in sustainable technologies, bridging materials science, chemistry, and sustainability-oriented engineering.

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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