IDA Startup Grant 2026-2027 (DKK 25,000 prize) – YOA

Deadline: November 13, 2026

Applications are open for the IDA Startup Grant 2026. IDA and their companion Heyfunding have joined forces to assist entrepreneurship in Denmark by means of the IDA Startup Grant. STEM startups have huge potential to drive innovation and create the options of tomorrow. The IDA Startup Grant awards DKK 25,000 to one of the vital promising STEM startups that transforms new expertise and data into a robust enterprise concept with important progress potential.

Heyfunding is a matchmaking platform connecting startups in search of capital with buyers. The firm helps entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies navigate alternatives throughout the startup ecosystem and acquire simpler entry to funding from enterprise angels and buyers.

Grant

The winner is chosen from 5 nominated finalists and receives:

• A money prize of DKK 25,000
• Free PR and publicity by means of IDA and Heyfunding
• Access to Heyfunding’s Investor Matchmaking Service
• Recognition and validation from skilled stakeholders within the startup ecosystem

Bonus: Win a CONNECT Denmark Springboard

Eligibility

The IDA Startup Grant is geared toward STEM startups.

To apply, your organization should meet two total standards:

• STEM: Your answer have to be inside a STEM-associated subject.
• Startup: Your firm have to be established and have an energetic CVR quantity on the time of application.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will primarily be assessed based mostly on 4 parameters:

• Innovation: The firm develops revolutionary options that aren’t already accessible available on the market.
• Potential: The firm has the potential to change into the subsequent main success story.
• Execution: The applicant can display that the staff is able to executing its technique.
• Relevance: The firm’s answer is expounded to the STEM subject.

Application

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to IDA Startup Grant.