Challenge Programme — Earth-Abundant Materials
Supports interdisciplinary teams developing earth-abundant materials for climate and heavy industry technologies.
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…
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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