Apply for AU Connect funding to strengthen development and innovation through collaboration between researchers and businesses.
Aarhus University has set up a special funding opportunity to support researchers at the university who wish to expand or develop specific collaborations with private and public enterprises.
The funds of DKK 1.5 million come from the innovation grant from the Research Reserve for the 2024-25 programme.
Who can apply?
How much funding can I apply for?
What can the funds be used for?
The funds can be used to explore opportunities for new collaborations with companies, test new methods of cooperation, further develop established collaborations or work as an interim researcher in a company.
Examples of activities include:
The application includes both a project description and a budget and must be signed and approved by the head of department.
Documentation and coverage of costs:
Applications will be processed in dialogue with a panel consisting of
Enterprise and Innovation provides the secretariat function for the panel.
If you have any questions, please contact Bettina Dencker Hansen, Enterprise and Innovation.
Applications are assessed by scoring on the basis of the application form. Emphasis will be placed on both the quality of the project and the applicant's profile:
The aim is to ensure that applicants are notified no later than four weeks after the application deadline.
Any rejected applicants will receive a reasoned rejection.