Explore the 6 Key Themes of Grand Solutions 

Denmark faces major climate challenges. Projects under this theme must develop new solutions that reduce CO₂ emissions, promote the green transition and create growth. In 2025, the Grand Solutions green theme was slit into two sub-calls:
* Part A: Seven green sub-themes: DKK 109M
* Part B: Research in energy systems: DKK 30M. 

Focus areas in Part A

• Energy production and efficiency: New technologies for production, storage, and smarter use. 
• Agriculture and food production: Sustainable farming, plant-based alternative and solutions to reduce climate impact.
• Transport: Green fuels, electrification, new mobility solutions, or logistics that reduce emissions.
• Environment and circular economy: Recycling, new materials, waste minimization, and resource efficiency.
• Nature and biodiversity: Protection and restoration of ecosystems, aquatic environments, and natural resources.
• Sustainable behaviour: Tools, technologies, and methods for greener choices.
• Societal consequences (cross-cutting): Analyses and projects that address the consequences of the green transition.

Part B: Energy Systems

• Projects focusing on research and innovation in future energy systems.
• Solutions that integrate production, distribution, and consumption in new ways.
• Projects supporting a flexible and robust energy system in line with electrification and renewable energy sources.

Denmark’s competitiveness and security depend on developing and applying the most advanced technologies. Projects under this theme must create growth, strengthen digitalization, and contribute to a more resilient society – often with both civil and security-related applications (dual use).

Focus areas:

• Artificial Intelligence and Big Data: Solutions that use data for smarter decisions and new services.
  Examples: AI for production optimization, big data analysis in health or climate, fraud or cyberattack detection algorithms.
• Cyber and Information Security: Technologies that protect critical systems and data.
  Examples: security solutions for power grids and hospitals, robust communication encryption, AI-based threat detection.
• Robotics and Drone Technology: Advanced solutions for industry, transport, and surveillance.
  Examples: autonomous drones for infrastructure inspection, robots for precision agriculture, drones for rescue operations.
• Semiconductors and Microelectronics: Technologies that strengthen electronics and chip production. Examples: new microchip development, energy-efficient semiconductor components, specialized processor design.
• Materials Technology: New materials with improved properties and applications. Examples: superconducting materials, lighter and stronger metals, nanomaterials for medicine or electronics.
• Digital Inclusion and Citizen Engagement: Solutions ensuring more people can participate in digital development.
  Examples: tools to improve accessibility of public digital services, apps that enhance democratic participation, MedTech for vulnerable groups.

Purpose
Quantum technology is expected to revolutionize everything from IT and security to health and energy. This theme aims to strengthen Denmark’s research and innovation capacity within quantum systems, with both national and international perspectives. Projects may be longer-term and at an early stage on the development scale, but they must demonstrate potential to create significant impact in the future.

For reference, in 2025, the Grans Solutions Quantum Technology theme focus areas were:

• Quantum Computers and Algorithms: Development of hardware and software that utilize quantum mechanical principles.
  Examples: new quantum chips, algorithms for optimization or modeling, quantum-inspired solutions for complex calculations.
• Quantum Communication: Secure and efficient communication systems based on quantum technology.
  Examples: quantum encryption of data, new methods for secure internet infrastructure, experiments with quantum-based networks.
• Quantum Sensors and Measurement Technology: Sensors with extreme precision for use in research, health, or defense.
  Examples: quantum sensors for navigation without GPS, precise magnetic field measurements, medical imaging with quantum technology.
• Capacity Building and Basic Research: Projects that build the foundation for quantum technology in Denmark.
  Examples: research collaborations between universities, training of quantum specialists, development of quantum laboratories.

Purpose
Denmark holds a strong position in health and life science. Projects in this theme must transform research and knowledge into solutions that improve treatment, prevention, and welfare – while strengthening the competitiveness and export potential of Danish companies.

For reference, in 2025, the Grans Solutions Life Science theme focus areas were:

• Medicines and treatments: New types of medicine and treatment methods.
  Examples: personalized medicine, biotech therapies, new vaccines.
• Digital health: Use of data, AI, and digital platforms to improve healthcare.
  Examples: apps for home treatment, AI diagnostics, digital monitoring tools.
• Welfare technology: Technologies supporting care, rehabilitation, and healthcare.
  Examples: robots for elderly care, rehabilitation sensors, digital training programs.
• Prevention and quality of life: Methods to reduce disease burden and promote health.
  Examples: digital tools for mental health, early detection apps, activity programs.
• Data and responsibility: Ethical and responsible use of data in health projects.
  Examples: solutions ensuring transparency, patient data control, and new data security models.

Purpose
Biotechnology and biosolutions play a central role in the green transition and in developing new sustainable products. Projects under this theme must develop biological solutions that can replace fossil resources, create circular systems, and strengthen the competitiveness of Danish companies.

For reference, in 2025, the Grans Solutions Biotechnology theme focus areas were:

• Bio-based materials: New materials replacing fossil raw materials.
  Examples: bioplastics from residual products, algae- or fungi-based fibers, wood-based alternatives to cement and steel.
• Food and ingredient technology: Biotechnological solutions for sustainable food production.
  Examples: fermentation technologies for plant-based foods, new protein sources (microalgae, insects), biotech flavors and aromas.
• Industrial processes: Use of biotechnology to reduce resource consumption in production.
  Examples: enzymes for more efficient chemical processes, biotechnological energy production, biorefining of waste streams.
• Biosolutions for environment and climate: Biological methods to solve environmental and climate challenges.
  Examples: bacteria for plastic degradation or wastewater treatment, biological pesticide alternatives, microorganisms for CO₂ capture.

Purpose
Space technology plays a central role in climate monitoring, communication, and security. This new theme in 2025 is designed to strengthen Denmark’s contribution to space-based solutions that support the green transition, national security, and business development.

For reference, in 2025, the Grans Solutions Space Technology theme focus areas were:

• Satellite Data and Climate Monitoring: Development of solutions using satellite data to understand and manage climate change.
  Examples: satellite monitoring of sea ice and forest areas, measuring CO₂ emissions, early warning of natural disasters.
• Space-Based Communication: New systems to improve global communication and security.
  Examples: satellite internet, space-based emergency communication systems, defense and preparedness solutions.
• Space Technology and Green Transition: Technologies supporting energy and climate goals through space data and infrastructure.
  Examples: monitoring energy infrastructure, data for optimizing agriculture and transport, climate modeling.
• Security and National Resilience: Projects using space technology to protect critical systems and increase resilience.
  Examples: border surveillance, cyber threat detection using space data, analysis of military risks.