Funding Opportunities India
Guide on funding opportunities for Mobility, Research, Innovation and Export between India and Denmark
ICDK Analysis No. 5, December 2016
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ...... 3
1. INTRODUCTION ...... 6
2. INDIAN-DANISH RELATIONS AND COLLABORATION IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ...... 8 2.1 Potential areas for increased collaboration ...... 8 2.2 Exploring the potential together ...... 9
3. DANISH MOBILITY SCHEMES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS ... 10 3.1 Master level ...... 10 3.1.1 Government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students, DK 11 3.1.2 Government scholarships under the Cultural Agreements, DK ...... 11 3.1.3 Erasmus+ Programme, EU ...... 12 3.2 PhD level ...... 14 3.2.1 Novozymes Holck-Larsen scholarship programme, DK ...... 15 3.2.2 Innovation Fund Denmark - Industrial PhD, DK ...... 16 3.2.3 Lundbeck Foundation – PhD Scholarships, DK ...... 16 3.2.4 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Innovative Training Networks (ITN), EU 16 3.3 Postdoc/Assistant Professor level ...... 18 3.3.1 DFF MOBILEX, DK & EU ...... 18 3.3.2 DFF - Individual postdoctoral grants, DK ...... 18 3.3.3 Innovation Fund Denmark - Industrial Postdocs, DK ...... 19 3.3.4 Carlsberg Foundation – Internationalization Fellowships, DK ...... 19 3.3.5 Carlsberg Foundation – Postdoc Fellowships in Denmark, DK ...... 20 3.3.6 Carlsberg Foundation – Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships, DK 20 3.3.7 Lundbeck Foundation – Postdoc Fellowships, DK ...... 21 3.3.8 The Velux Foundations – Villum Young Investigator, DK ...... 21 3.3.9 Marie Skłodowska-Curie – Global Fellowships, EU ...... 22 3.3.10 Marie Skłodowska-Curie – Individual European Fellowships, EU ...... 22 3.4 Faculty level...... 23 3.4.1 DFF–FSE - International Research Stays, DK ...... 23
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3.4.2 Carlsberg Foundation – Distinguished Associate Professor Fellowships, DK ...... 23 3.4.3 Carlsberg Foundation – Semper Ardens Fellowships, DK ...... 24 3.4.4 Lundbeck Foundation – Fellowships, DK ...... 24 3.4.5 NNF - Young Investigator Award, DK ...... 25 3.4.6 NNF - Laurate Research Grants, DK ...... 25 3.4.7 The Velux Foundations – Villum Investigator, DK ...... 26 3.4.8 Danish National Research Foundation - Niels Bohr Professorship, DK 26 3.4.9 H2020 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – RISE, EU ...... 27
4. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH SCHEMES ...... 28 4.1 Networks, Workshops & Conferences ...... 28 4.1.1 DASTI - International Network Programme, DK ...... 28 4.2 Projects & Programmes ...... 29 4.2.1 Innovation Fund Denmark & Department of Biotechnology – Health Biotechnology, DK & India ...... 29 4.2.2 Carlsberg Foundation – Field Trips/Research Stays Foreign Institutions, DK ...... 30 4.2.3 Carlsberg Foundation – Conferences, DK ...... 30 4.2.4 EAC Foundation, DK ...... 30 4.2.5 The Velux Foundations – Villum Experiment, DK ...... 31 4.2.6 EU-India collaboration and H2020, EU ...... 31 4.2.7 Inno Indigo - Indo-European Science and Technology Joint Calls, EU & member states ...... 33 4.2.8 Inno Indigo - Innovation Calls, EU & member states...... 34 4.2.9 ERC - Starting Grants, EU ...... 35 4.2.10 ERC - Consolidator Grants, EU ...... 35 4.2.11 ERC - Advanced Grants, EU ...... 35 4.2.12 ERC - Proof of Concept, EU ...... 36
5. SCHEMES FOR BUSINESSES ...... 37 5.1 Innovation - Single companies ...... 37 5.1.1 RTO / GTS – Innovation Check Out, DK ...... 37 5.1.2 ICDK – Innovation Packages, DK ...... 39 5.1.3 ICDK – Innovation Growth, DK ...... 39 5.2 Export - Single companies ...... 41 5.2.1 Trade Council – Export Sparring, DK ...... 41
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5.2.2 Trade Council – Export Start, DK ...... 41 5.2.3 Trade Council – Regional Key Account, DK ...... 42 5.3 Innovation - Groups of Companies and Partnerships ...... 44 5.3.1 ICDK – Entrepreneurship and Innovation Camp, DK ...... 44 5.3.2 ICDK – Science and Technology Scouting Delegation, DK ...... 45 5.3.3 Danida – Market Development Partnerships, DK ...... 45 5.4 Export – Groups of companies and partnerships ...... 49 5.4.1 Trade Council – Market Visits, DK ...... 49 5.4.2 Trade Council – Strategic Business Alliance, DK ...... 49 5.4.3 Trade Council – VITUS, DK ...... 50 5.4.4 Trade Council – Export Promotion, DK ...... 51 5.4.5 Danida – High Value Opportunities, DK ...... 52
6. INDIAN FUNDED MOBILTIY SCHEMES ...... 53 6.1 Indian Government ...... 53 6.2 Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) ...... 53
7. REFERENCES ...... 55
8. APPENDIX ...... 57 8.1 Study and Work in Denmark – Official Danish Government websites ...... 57 8.2 Higher Education Institutions in Denmark ...... 57 8.3 Research and Innovation Funding Agencies ...... 58
About ICDK Analysis ...... 61
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1. INTRODUCTION
This guide provides an overview of funding opportunities for researchers, students and companies with particular interest in mobility or collaboration between India and Denmark. The guide contains information about funding schemes for mobility, research, innovation and export.
The guide aspires to cover all relevant funding sources for mobility, research, innovation and export from the Danish Government for Indo-Danish collaboration. It also covers Nordic and European funding schemes for research collaboration that explicitly target India, as a criterion of eligibility, as an encouragement or a possibility.
The funding guide is organised in five main chapters. Chapter 2 gives a brief account of the history of Indian-Danish research and innovation cooperation, the current focus areas as well as less explored areas with potential for increasing collaboration. The subsequent chapters 3 to 6 outline different types of funding opportunities. Chapter 3 covers Danish mobility schemes, scholarships and fellowships for academics in different positions, presented under subheadings for Master, PhD, Post doc levels and faculty staff. It includes a number of general schemes that are open for Danish researchers and higher education institutions to apply. Chapter 4 covers collaborative research schemes specifically aimed at strengthening international cooperation. Chapter 5 covers schemes relevant for Danish businesses interested in exploring opportunities in India. Chapter 6 covers mobility schemes from the Indian Government.
The funding guide is not an exhaustive overview of all current funding opportunities for collaboration between Denmark and India. It provides an overview of all the opportunities identified and deemed relevant by Innovation Centre Denmark, at this point in time. We will continue to monitor the market for funding and intend to update the guide every year, in February. We welcome your input on additional funding opportunities to be included in the next edition. Please do not hesitate to contact Innovation Centre Denmark if you have something to add or any questions regarding what is currently presented.
In addition to the general funding guide, the Innovation Centre will publish special funding guides on specific sectors of the Indian economy within which the Innovation Centre is working. These guides will focus on the funding available from the Danish and Indian Governments.
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For more information and dialogue, please contact:
Sune Kaur-Pedersen Attaché, Innovation, Research & Higher Education Embassy of Denmark, New Delhi E-mail: [email protected] Ph.: +91 11 4209 0770 Webpage: www.icdk.um.dk
Innovation Centre Denmark aims to strengthen research, innovation and higher education in Denmark and to promote Denmark as a leading knowledge society. Innovation Centre Denmark can provide you with access to knowledge, technology and networks in selected global leading research, education and innovation environments. Innovation Centre Denmark in Munich, New Delhi/Bangalore, Sao Paolo, Seoul, Shanghai, Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley are established in cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. For further information visit: www.icdk.um.dk.
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2. INDIAN-DANISH RELATIONS AND COLLABORATION IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Innovation Centre Denmark contributes to the Danish Government’s efforts to intensify bilateral relations with India in scientific, technical, administrative, and commercial sectors by actively working towards: i) the establishment of platforms for collaboration through memoranda of understanding (MOU) and other agreements that will benefit companies, authorities and institutions in Denmark; and ii) raising awareness among Indian institutions and companies of Danish strongholds, via one-to-one meetings, participation at seminars, workshops and conferences as well as through different types of media communication.
In 2008, the Danish and Indian Governments established a high-level Joint Commission with the objective to promote political, economic and commercial collaboration as well as collaboration in areas like science & technology, environment, energy and education & culture.
In science & technology, the priority areas for bilateral collaboration were bio- and nanotechnology, information technology, telecommunications and commercial applications of high technology agriculture and agro-industry and health research. Already in 2004, A MOU had been established in the area of biotechnology, and in this area bilateral collaboration has continued until today.
Regardless of the establishment of the Joint Committee in 2008, none of the other areas have however developed significantly in recent years, mainly due to India’s downgrading of its bilateral relations with Denmark in the aftermath of the Danish High Court’s rejection of India’s plea to extradite Niels Holck (known as Kim Davy in India) to stand trial on charges of weapons smuggling in India.
2.1 Potential areas for increased collaboration
Investments in skills, education, technology, research and innovation are all important for the development of India and to secure a balanced economy and
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inclusive growth. In India, there is a high demand for innovative solutions to societal challenges within a number of sectors. Moreover, there is a special focus on developing low-cost solutions to the benefit of the poorest parts of the population of India, in particular.
In 2012, the Danish Government identified a number of sectors for future collaboration. These sectors were: infrastructure, energy and environmental technology, health, food and agriculture and the transport and maritime sectors. In these sectors the Government of India and private companies are investing in new technology. These are also sectors where Danish companies can offer competitive and innovative solutions in specific niche areas.
The education sector is also an interesting sector for the potential expansion of Danish-Indian collaboration. The Government of India has established the National Skill India Mission to scale up the training capacity of institutions and the quality of education. The goal is to train at least 300 million people by the year 2022. Both higher education institutions and the larger multinational companies in Denmark could contribute their expertise for the establishment of vocational, business and technical education and training combining academic and practical skills.
In India, moreover, there is a still stronger focus on encouraging internationalisation and partnerships with foreign higher education institutions. This presents a high potential for increasing cooperation within the education sector and student mobility between Denmark and India, which are currently at a relatively low level compared to a country like China. Of particular interest for India are Danish strongholds in certain niche areas as well as Danish teaching methods with a focus on active participation, collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach.
2.2 Exploring the potential together
Innovation Centre Denmark is ready to support the exploration of such opportunities in collaboration with higher education institutions in Denmark and India.
Innovation Centre Denmark assists in the execution of joint seminars and workshops, exchange visits by staff and students and in forming partnerships and agreements related to individual projects or more long-term institutional collaboration.
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3. DANISH MOBILITY SCHEMES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Denmark has a number of mobility schemes for students at Master and PhD level and for researchers at Postdoc and Faculty level. These schemes are funded by the Danish government and private industry foundations.
Most of the available schemes focus on attracting researchers to Denmark. In general they are not aimed at a particular set of countries, and it is not mandatory to have Danish citizenship in order to apply. Most of the mobility programmes funded by private industry foundations are related to biomedical sciences and technology.
The funding schemes are grouped and presented according to the different stages of the academic career that they are relevant for, distinguishing between schemes relevant for Master students, PhDs, Postdocs, etc.
3.1 Master level
Most Danish Higher Education institutions have bilateral agreements with a number of foreign institutions of higher education. These agreements are usually designed for mutual exchange of students, researchers and teachers. National and European programmes offer scholarships for international students wishing to study in Denmark through an institutional agreement, as guest students or as a part of an international double or joint degree. In 2014, approximately 2 per cent of the students at bachelor level and 13 per cent at master level enrolled at a full degree course at higher education institutions in Denmark came from countries outside of Denmark. In the top 10 countries of the students’ origin, you find neighbouring countries such as Norway (2839), Germany (2513), Sweden (1449) and Poland (852), Eastern European countries such as Rumania (1997), Lithuania (1287), Bulgaria (1051) and Hungary (835)
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and Southern European countries such as Italy (720) and Spain (698). In comparison, there were 36 Indian nationals on a full degree course at Bachelors level, and 80 at master level. The numbers given above do not include guest students or students on exchange programs.
The scholarships in Denmark that are the most relevant for Indian students are described below.
3.1.1 Government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students, DK
Danish higher education institutions receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full-degree students from non- EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering living costs. If the student does not get a scholarship, the student has to get funding from elsewhere to pay for the education.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland Fulfil admission criteria for the higher education program Be granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark for the purpose of studying
The scholarships are administered by the individual Danish institutions of higher education. Each institution fully decides which students will receive a scholarship. For further details and enquiries, please contact the institution of your choice or find more information on their websites, by following the links below.
For further information on scholarships and Danish higher education institutions:
• Scholarships: http://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/tuition-fees- scholarships/tuition-fees-and-scholarships • Universities: http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/higher- education/danish-universities/the-universities-in-denmark • University colleges: http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/higher- education/university-colleges/about-the-university-colleges • Business Academies: http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/higher- education/business-academies-1/about-the-academies • Maritime education institutions: http://ufm.dk/en/education-and- institutions/higher-education/maritime-education-institutions/about-the- maritime-institutions • Higher education institutions within the fine arts: http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/higher-education/creative-higher- education-institutions/about-the-institutions
3.1.2 Government scholarships under the Cultural Agreements, DK
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related to Denmark, such as design, architecture, environmental studies and other related fields. Approximately half of the available funds are currently allocated to long-term scholarships, while the remaining funds are allocated to Danish Summer Language Courses. The long-term scholarships are offered for either 5 or 10 months.
In 2014 the Danish Government resolved to open the program up to students from Brazil, India, South Korea and the United States, pending the ratification of an agreement with each country. For further information on the status of the agreement with India, please contact Innovation Centre Denmark, New Delhi.
For further information on the Cultural Agreements Programme, visit the website: http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/programmes-supporting-cooperation- and-mobility/the-cultural-agreements-programme
3.1.3 Erasmus+ Programme, EU
Erasmus+ is the EU’s funding programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020. It supports actions, cooperation and tools consistent with the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy and its flagship initiatives, such as Youth on the Move and the Agenda for new skills and jobs. The Programme also contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the Education and Training Strategic Framework and of the European Youth Strategy.
Erasmus+ has brought together seven existing EU programmes in the fields of education, training and youth. The European Commission regularly publishes calls with grants to increase mobility with institutions in countries outside Europe. India is a partner country in region 6. For the 7-year programming period, 1.68 billion Euros have been allocated to funding of actions with partner countries outside the European Union. The Education, Audiovisual and Cultural Executive Agency of the European Commission is in charge of managing the program.
Cooperation with India may include courses and exchange visits for students and training sessions for teachers and other staff. The Danish institutions interested in collaboration have to apply for grants for their own and their partner’s activities. The amount funded varies and depends on the programme. Exchanges are most often between 3 and 12 months. For further information, please contact the Danish Agency for Higher Education, if you are an institution, or your own university, if you are a student.
To learn more about the Erasmus+ Programme and to find out if your institution is eligible to apply, please visit the websites of the European Commission:
• http://ec.europa.eu/education/policy/international-cooperation/world- education_en.htm • https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/ • http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/documents/erasmus-plus- programme-guide_en.pdf • Delegation of the European Union to India: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/index_en.htm
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Danish institutions can get guidance from the Danish Agency for Higher Education:
• http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/programmes-supporting- cooperation-and-mobility?set_language=en&cl=en • http://ufm.dk/en/education-and-institutions/programmes-supporting- cooperation-and-mobility/erasmus
As a student or doctorate you can get an overview of the Scholarships and costs by visiting this site: http://ec.europa.eu/education/study- in-europe/planning-studies/scholarships-costs_en.htm; http://www.scholarshipportal.com/
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3.2 PhD level
Approximately 2,400 students are enrolled in PhD education in Denmark every year. Almost all PhD students are enrolled at one of the eight Danish Universities. A small number are enrolled at public institutions under the Ministry of Culture. In Denmark, in 2013, 25 per cent of the total numbers of doctorate degrees were given to students with foreign nationality. The top 3 countries with most citizens at PhD level in Denmark from 2010 to 2015 were China (617), Germany (511) and Italy (436). India was no. 5 with 211 PhD students, just after Iran with 231 PhD students. In 2014 and 2015, respectively 41 and 26 Indian PhD students were enrolled at Danish Higher Education Institutions with PhD education.
In the following, the funding option categories at PhD level available in Denmark are listed along with the individual funding schemes. Learn more about PhD education and PhD positions in Denmark by looking at the individual departments and faculties at each university.
For general information on the PhD education in Denmark, look at: http://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/find-your-international-study- programme/phd-research
Table 1: Types of PhD funding options
Studentships: PhD studentships are advertised by universities, research institutions, business enterprises and public and private foundations. Employment is usually for a period of three years.
Industrial fellowships These fellowships are offered through joint / doctorates: collaboration between a private enterprise and a university. The PhD program will be conducted as a research project and the PhD student is to facilitate joint collaboration between the university and the private enterprise. The duration of these fellowships is usually three years. See below under Innovation Fund DK. At the European level the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under Horizon2020 also support industrial doctorates, combining academic research study with work in companies.
Self-financed PhD As a self-financed student you will usually be programmes: charged a tuition fee, ranging from 10,000 to 16,000 Euros.
International You may also be eligible for scholarships or other financial support: international financial support either from your home country or from international organizations such as the European Commission’s research programs. Danish institution, Please contact the institution of your interest for own scholarship further information. programme:
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3.2.1 Novozymes Holck-Larsen scholarship programme, DK Outline The scholarship program, sponsored by Novozymes A/S & the Henning Holck-Larsen Foundation, runs from January 1st 2013 until December 31st 2019. The programme focuses on exchange of PhD students, but may also encompass exchange of master degree students, postdocs and senior scientists. Furthermore, bachelor degree students doing internships may also be considered. The mobility can be from Denmark to India and from India to Denmark. The objective is to advance the relationship between Denmark and India, to facilitate understanding of a different cultural approach to scientific areas and to provide the scientists/students with an opportunity to develop professionally and personally by giving them international work experience. Research Fields Biotechnology. In the program this entails "the study of advanced technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for industrial or scientific use, excluding technology which is exclusively or mainly for pharmaceutical applications." Nationalities and Danish and Indian nationals. University of Copenhagen, related eligibility Aarhus University and the Technical University of Denmark criteria have individual eligibility criteria concerning applicants and partners. Each university has a contact person to guide you. What is funded Living expenses and travel costs. The scholarship varies according to place and level of study as well as job position at the university. Each university can spend up to DKK 600.000 per year. Novozymes and Holck Larsen Foundation administer the funds. Duration The duration varies from university to university. Exchange of PhDs /Postdocs / MSc students – 3 to 15 months (DTU 3-12; KU and AU: 9-15). Exchange of senior scientists – 1 to 9 months (DTU: 1-6; AU and KU: 3-9) Bachelor students – internship program - 4-6 weeks. Deadline Ongoing application process. Webpage DTU: http://www.dtu.dk/english/Research/International- research/Exchange_between_India_and_DTU AU: http://www.au.dk/en/internationalcentre/internationalcol laboration/fundingopportunities/indiacollaboration/ KU: http://www.science.ku.dk/english/research/indian- collaboration/
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3.2.2 Innovation Fund Denmark - Industrial PhD, DK Outline The Industrial Researcher Program supports Industrial PhD projects. The candidate is employed in a private company and at the same time enrolled at a university. Research Fields All research fields. Nationalities and All nationalities. Company must be registered in Denmark. related eligibility University or research institution partner can be from criteria: anywhere in the world. What is funded Host company and partner university receive subsidy from the fund. Candidate receives a monthly salary. Duration 3 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected January 2017. Webpage http://innovationsfonden.dk/en/investment/industrial- researcher
3.2.3 Lundbeck Foundation – PhD Scholarships, DK Outline Scholarships are granted for independent, Danish-based research of the highest international quality in biomedical sciences. Research Fields Biomedical sciences. Nationalities and All nationalities. Research should be done at a Danish related eligibility university / research institution. criteria What is funded The size of the scholarship depends on the recipient’s education and whether the recipient is employed at a university or a hospital. Duration 3 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected autumn 2016. Webpage http://www.lundbeckfoundation.com/Lundbeck-Foundation- Ph.D.- Scholarships.143.aspx
3.2.4 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Innovative Training Networks (ITN), EU Outline Innovative doctoral-level training providing a range of skills in order to maximize employability. ITN support competitively selected joint research training and/or doctoral programs. Research Fields All research areas can be funded except those covered by the EURATOM Treaty. Nationalities and Partnerships of universities, research institutions, research related eligibility infrastructures, businesses, SMEs, and other socio- criteria economic actors from different MS and/or AC. Non- European organizations can participate as additional partners in ITNs such as by hosting the recruited trainee researchers.
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What is funded The researcher gets a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance. The institution receives research/training /networking costs, management costs and overheads. Duration The duration of the project is up to 4 years; support for eligible researchers is 3-36 months. Deadline See announcement. Webpage http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/aboutm sca/actions/itn/index_en.htm Work Program 2016-17: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h202 0/wp/2016_2017/main/h2020-wp1617-msca_en.pdf
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3.3 Postdoc/Assistant Professor level
At postdoc/assistant professor level there is a large inflow of researchers with foreign nationality in Denmark. At postdoc level mobility helps connect and strengthen Denmark’s relations with research environments and institutions in the rest of the world. In 2015, the Danish Universities hired 1.009 assistant professors (including postdocs). In 2013, 30 per cent of the newly hired assistant professors came directly from a position at a university or research institution outside of Denmark. This percentage has increased significantly in the last decade. We also know that a significant share of the postdocs remain in Denmark after their first position. The international Postdocs/Assistant Professors in Denmark are mainly from Germany, France and the US. There is no information available on the number of postdocs with Indian nationality.
The public and private national research funding agencies all support postdocs either through grants to the individual postdoc or through larger research projects where the principal investigator can hire postdocs as part of the funding. The individual Postdoc funding schemes are mentioned below.
3.3.1 DFF MOBILEX, DK & EU Outline The Danish Council for Independent Research funds mobility grants to enable researchers who are in the beginning of their research careers to carry out research projects based on their own scientific interests at research institutions in Denmark as well as abroad. Research Fields All research fields. Nationalities and All nationalities. The applicant must related eligibility - have obtained a PhD degree or acquired equivalent criteria qualifications. - be affiliated to a Danish university and - not have stayed (been employed or studied) for more than a total of 12 months in the country where the project will be carried out, within the last 3 years before the application deadline. What is funded Salary expenses, operating expenses including transportation and living expenses as well as any expenses for equipment, overhead for the employing institution. Duration 24 months. Deadline No funding in spring 2016. Webpage http://ufm.dk/en/research-and-innovation/councils-and- commissions/the-danish-council-for-independent- research/for-applicants/what-can-you-apply-for/mobilex
3.3.2 DFF - Individual postdoctoral grants, DK Outline The aim of Danish Council for Independent Research Individual postdoctoral grants is to maintain and develop the research competencies of researchers who have
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obtained a PhD or equivalent qualifications and who are in the beginning of their research careers.
Research Fields All scientific areas. Nationalities and All nationalities. However, for Non-Danish postdocs, it is related eligibility DFF’s expectation that they will bring considerable new criteria expertise to the Danish host environment. What is funded Equipment, operating expenses and, to a limited extent, scientific/academic and technical/administrative salaries. Duration Up to two years, can be extended to three years. Deadline Two annual application deadlines: October and April. Webpage http://ufm.dk/en/research-and-innovation/councils-and- commissions/the-danish-council-for-independent- research/for-applicants/what-can-you-apply- for/overview-of-instruments/dff-individual-postdoctoral- grants
3.3.3 Innovation Fund Denmark - Industrial Postdocs, DK Outline The Industrial Researcher Program supports post-doc projects. The candidate is employed in a private company and at the same time enrolled at a university. Research Fields All research fields. Nationalities and All nationalities. Company must be registered in Denmark. related eligibility University or research institution partner can be from criteria anywhere in the world. What is funded Host company and partner university receives subsidy from the fund. Candidate receives a monthly salary. Duration 3 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected January 2017. Webpage http://innovationsfonden.dk/en/investment/industrial- researcher
3.3.4 Carlsberg Foundation – Internationalization Fellowships, DK Outline The scheme is for outstanding PhDs for a 12-month stay at a leading international research institution outside Denmark. It promotes the internationalization of Danish talents and talent development in Danish research. Research Fields Excellent basic research at the highest international level in the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. Nationalities and If at the time of application, the applicant has not yet related eligibility obtained a PhD degree, a copy of the assessment of the criteria PhD thesis must be submitted. Applicants with more than five years of experience since obtaining their PhD degree are not eligible. What is funded Expenses related to research stay abroad, including salary and operational expenses, overhead cost and administrative fees. Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 19
Duration 12 months. In exceptional cases under 12 months. More than 1 year is possible. Deadline See announcement. Annually in autumn each year. Webpage http://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/Applicant/Calls-for- research-proposals/Call-for-Applications-2016
3.3.5 Carlsberg Foundation – Postdoc Fellowships in Denmark, DK Outline The scheme is for outstanding PhDs to establish independent research activities in Denmark. Research Fields Excellent basic research at the highest international level in the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. Nationalities and The applicant must have a strong connection to related eligibility Denmark or Danish research. If at the time of criteria application, the applicant has not yet obtained a PhD degree, a copy of the assessment of the PhD thesis must be submitted. Applicants with more than five years of experience since obtaining their PhD degree are not eligible. The Foundation gives high priority to change of research environment and international research experience, both in terms of already acquired skills and as an integral part of the postdoctoral project applied for. What is funded Salary and operational expenses, overhead cost and administrative fees. Duration 2 years Deadline See announcement. Annually in autumn each year. Webpage http://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/Applicant/Calls-for- research-proposals/Call-for-Applications-2016
3.3.6 Carlsberg Foundation – Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships, DK Outline The scheme is for outstanding international PhDs to stay at leading Danish research institutions for a two-year period. Research Fields Excellent basic research at the highest international level in the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. Nationalities and The applicant must be an outstanding PhD, among the related eligibility top 5% within his/her research field in his/her criteria respective country, as documented in each case by a statement to that effect in a letter of recommendation from the PhD supervisor. The applicant should demonstrate qualifications which are complementary to and which can strengthen the research activities in the Danish host environment. The applicant must have
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successfully defended the PhD thesis before the commencement of the fellowship. Applicants with more than five years of experience since obtaining their PhD degree are not eligible. What is funded Salary and operational expenses, overhead cost and administrative fees. Duration 2 years. Deadline See announcement. Annually in autumn each year. Webpage http://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/Applicant/Calls-for- research-proposals/Call-for-Applications-2016
3.3.7 Lundbeck Foundation – Postdoc Fellowships, DK Outline The Lundbeck Foundation awards postdoc fellowships for free and independent, research of the highest international quality in biomedical sciences. The research must be done at research institution / university in Denmark. Research Fields Biomedical sciences. Nationalities and All nationalities. related eligibility criteria What is funded Fellowships are for a fixed amount and cover salary and a contribution towards the operation of the project. Duration 2-3 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected autumn 2016. Webpage http://www.lundbeckfoundation.com/Lundbeck- Foundation-Postdoc- Fellowships.425.aspx#s2094
3.3.8 The Velux Foundations – Villum Young Investigator, DK Outline Villum Young Investigator grants are given to junior researchers to set up their own research team for the first time. A typical applicant will at the time of application be an experienced postdoctoral researcher, assistant professor or associate professor of no more than two years' standing. The applicant is not expected to have established an independent research team at the time of application. Research Fields Natural and Technical Sciences. Nationalities and All nationalities. The research must be conducted at a related eligibility Danish research institution. criteria What is funded The granted amount is DKK 7-10 million to cover a research period of up to five years. Duration 5 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected June, 2016. Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 21
Webpage http://veluxfoundations.dk/en/teknisk-og- naturvidenskabelig-forskning/young-investigators
3.3.9 Marie Skłodowska-Curie – Global Fellowships, EU Outline This is an international fellowship for experienced scientists to gain new skills and expertise while conducting excellent research in a Third Country (outside EU/Associated Country). The knowledge acquired in a Third Country will then be brought back and used at the host organization in Europe. Applicants are welcomed from all areas of research with impact on European society. Research Fields All areas of research. Research areas covered by the EURATOM Treaty cannot be funded. Nationalities and National or long-term residents of EU Member States related and Associated Countries. eligibility criteria What is funded Living, travel and family costs. Duration 2 to 3 years. Deadline See announcement. Webpage http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about- msca/actions/if/index_en.htm See also work programme 2016-17
3.3.10 Marie Skłodowska-Curie – Individual European Fellowships, EU Outline Individual European Fellowships fund researchers looking to enhance their career development and prospects by working abroad. Research Fields All areas of research. Research areas covered by the EURATOM Treaty cannot be funded.
Nationalities and Open to nationals or long-term residents of EU Member related eligibility States and Associated Countries. Mobility across borders criteria is a must. What is funded Salary for the researcher and a contribution to research and management related costs. The grant is awarded to the host organization. Duration 1 to 2 years Deadline See announcement. Webpage http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about- msca/actions/if/index_en.htm See also work programme 2016-17
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3.4 Faculty level
In 2015, the universities in Denmark hired 208 new professors and 405 new associate professors out of a total of respectively 2320 professors and 4451 associate professorships. Approximately one fifth of all positions at universities are professorships and 40 % are associate professor positions. The composition between positions as professorships, associate professors and assistant professors varies considerably from university to university. In a general perspective, the number of positions has increased significantly in the last decade. As an overall trend, the professors’ and assistant professors’ shares of the total number of positions at the universities at have increased, while positions at associate professorship level have decreased. In the 2011-2013 period, respectively 11 per cent of the newly hired professors and 20 per cent of the newly hired associate professors came directly from a position at a university or research institution outside of Denmark. These shares have increased significantly in the last decade.
Both at the national and the European level researchers are supported at all stages of their careers, irrespective of nationality. Most of the funding available in Denmark is in the area of biotechnology, health, natural and technical sciences. The European Research Council also has a number of schemes (see section 4 on ‘Collaborative Research Schemes and Projects’). Under the Horizon2020 the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, researchers working across all disciplines are also eligible for funding. For India, the community Euraxess Links India is of particular relevance.
3.4.1 DFF–FSE - International Research Stays, DK Outline Danish Council for Independent Research | Social Science (DFF-FSE) funds research stays at foreign universities or research institutions. The stay should be based on specific research activities and contribute to strengthened international collaboration. Research Fields Social Science. Nationalities and The call is open to applicants based at Danish institutions. related eligibility Applicants should have a PhD-degree. criteria What is funded Research stays at foreign institutions for continuous periods. Duration Min 3 months (continuous period). Deadline See announcement. Expected first half of 2017. Webpage http://ufm.dk/forskning-og-innovation/tilskud-til- forskning-og- innovation/opslag/2015/filer/2015_07_02_a2015_s201 6_final_version_english.pdf
3.4.2 Carlsberg Foundation – Distinguished Associate Professor Fellowships, DK Outline The scheme is for outstanding, newly appointed associate professors with international experience to establish an independent research group or environment.
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Research Fields Excellent basic research at the highest international level in the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. Nationalities and The applicant must be outstanding, newly appointed related eligibility associate professors with international experience. The criteria applicant cannot be more than four years into his/her tenured position. What is funded Salary and operational expenses, overhead cost and administrative fees. The grant may cover salaries for PhD students as well as the acquisition of research infrastructure (equipment, register data, etc.) and expenses related to the formation of a national/international network. The maximum grant amount is DKK 4,500,000. Duration 1-3 years. Deadline See announcement. Annually in autumn each year. Webpage http://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/Applicant/Calls-for- research-proposals/Call-for-Applications-2016
3.4.3 Carlsberg Foundation – Semper Ardens Fellowships, DK Outline The scheme is for leading established researchers within the humanities and social sciences with a 'Semper Ardens' (passionate, always burning) approach to their research and with a project aimed at producing a ground-breaking monograph. Research Fields Humanities and Social Sciences. Nationalities and The Fellowships are primarily awarded to tenured senior related eligibility researchers and cover the fellows' own full salary. criteria What is funded Salary and operational expenses. Not overhead cost and administrative fees. Duration Not specified. Deadline See announcement. Annually in autumn each year. Webpage http://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/Applicant/Calls-for- research-proposals/Call-for-Applications-2016
3.4.4 Lundbeck Foundation – Fellowships, DK Outline The fellowships are intended for researchers who are qualified to establish or develop their own research groups within health science and bio-medicine, including natural science projects with a clear biomedical focus, and who have received their PhD degree within the last 5-7 years. Research Fields Biomedicine and Health Science. Nationalities and All nationalities. The research must be done at a Danish related eligibility university / research institute. criteria What is funded Up to DKK 10 million.
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Duration 5 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected autumn 2016 Webpage http://www.lundbeckfoundation.com/Fellowships
3.4.5 NNF - Young Investigator Award, DK Outline Young Investigator Awards of Novo Nordisk Foundation are for outstanding younger scientists to come to Denmark to expand their ground breaking research programs. NNF Young Investigator Awards are intended to make substantial contributions to the funding needed for new scientific directions and breakthroughs. Research Fields Any area of biomedical and/or biotechnology. Nationalities and All nationalities. An applicant may not have an employed related eligibility position in Denmark during the entire application process. criteria Furthermore, an applicant must be a principal investigator with an independent research program that s/he has directed for less than 7 years in total. The host institution can be anywhere in Denmark and must be a university, university hospital, public research institution or other non-profit organization. What is funded Up to DKK 20 million. Duration Up to 7 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected late 2016 / beginning 2017. Webpage http://www.novonordiskfonden.dk/en/content/nnf-young- investigator-award
3.4.6 NNF - Laurate Research Grants, DK Outline The goal for Laureate Research Grants of Novo Nordisk Foundation is to make substantial contributions to the funding needed for new scientific directions and breakthroughs within biomedicine and biotechnology. The grants are intended to enable exceptional researchers to conduct larger and longer-term projects, as well as to facilitate collaboration across scientific and geographic borders. Research Fields Biomedicine and biotechnology Nationalities and All nationalities. An applicant may not have an employed related eligibility position in Denmark during the entire application process. criteria Furthermore, an applicant must be a principal investigator with an independent research program that s/he has directed for 7 or more years in total. The host institution can be anywhere in Denmark and must be a university, university hospital, public research institution or other non-profit organization. What is funded Up to DKK 40 million. Duration Up to 7 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected January 2017.
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Webpage http://www.novonordiskfonden.dk/en/content/nnf- laureate-research-grant
3.4.7 The Velux Foundations – Villum Investigator, DK Outline VILLUM Investigator grant is for experienced and internationally recognized researchers seeking to immerse themselves in their research topic. The ideal applicant is an active investigator who for 10 years or more has demonstrated international, pioneering research of the highest scientific standard. Research Fields Natural and Technical Sciences. Nationalities and All nationalities. The research must be conducted at a related eligibility Danish research institution. criteria What is funded The grant total is DKK 20-40 million, including start-up costs, and a proportion of the grant must be used for hiring a secretary, assistant or the like to relieve the researcher of administrative burdens. Duration 6 years. Deadline See announcement. Expected 28 September, 2016. Webpage http://veluxfoundations.dk/en/technical-and-scientific- research/villum-investigators
3.4.8 Danish National Research Foundation - Niels Bohr Professorship, DK Outline The programme promotes the internationalization and the competitiveness of Danish research by attracting elite international researchers to existing research environments in Denmark. The Niels Bohr professor must have a high standing in the international research community. The proposed research must be outstanding and cutting edge. During the funding period, the Niels Bohr professor must - act as a catalyst, supporting a strong scientific cohesiveness, and demonstrate scientific/scholarly leadership of the receiving research group. - engage in research training activities, such as the supervision of PhD students. Research Fields All research fields. Nationalities and Foreign nationals or Danes abroad at professor level. The related eligibility time spent in Denmark is expected to correspond to 50- criteria 100% of a full-time equivalent. What is funded The Niels Bohr professor may start up a new research group or enter into an existing one. It is possible to bring along junior researchers to Denmark. Duration 5 years. Deadline See announcement. Last call was 1 September 2015. Webpage http://dg.dk/en/other-funding-mechanisms/the-
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3.4.9 H2020 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – RISE, EU Outline Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) funds short-term exchanges for staff to develop careers combining scientific excellence with exposure to other countries and sectors. Proposals should include at least three partners (universities, research institutions, or non- academic organizations) from three different countries, at least two from the EU. Research Fields All research areas can be funded except those covered by the EURATOM Treaty. Nationalities and Organizations from all countries, academic and non- related eligibility academic sector can apply. Eligible research staff can be criteria early-stage researchers, experienced researchers, or administrative, managerial and technical staff, actively engaged in or linked to research and/or innovation activities for at least 6 months at the sending institution prior to the first period of secondment. What is funded The secondment of staff members for one month to one year. Duration The length of the duration of the projects is maximum 4 years - the duration of the individual staff exchanges is 1- 12 months. Deadline See announcement. Webpage http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/aboutm sca/actions/rise/index_en.htm See also work programme 2016-17
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4. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH SCHEMES
The Danish Government supports matchmaking through grants for networks, workshops and conferences through the International Network Programme. The government also provides funding for specific Indo-Danish projects and programmes through Innovation Fund Denmark.
For specific queries, Innovation Centre Denmark at the Danish Embassy in New Delhi can be contacted directly. The Centre focuses on a number of specific scientific areas and economic sectors that are important for the overall collaboration between Denmark and India in science & innovation, business and higher education.
4.1 Networks, Workshops & Conferences
4.1.1 DASTI - International Network Programme, DK Outline The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation supports networking and matchmaking initiatives seeking to identify potential for bilateral research collaboration between Danish and foreign researchers from India, China, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkey. Research Fields All research fields. Nationalities and Scientists employed at Danish universities and research related eligibility institutions and scientists and research experts employed criteria in R&D intensive companies and GTS Institutes in Denmark who wish to conduct network activities with researchers from India, China, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil, the Republic of Korea, South Africa and Turkey. What is funded Operating expenses for workshops and conferences, international travel and research stay for a shorter period up to 90 days in the selected countries, DKK 200.000 excluding overhead expenses. Duration Up to a year. Deadline Deadline is normally once a year in August. Webpage http://ufm.dk/en/research-and-innovation/funding- programmes-for-research-and-innovation/eu-and- international-funding-programmes/international- cooperation/international-network-programme-1
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4.2 Projects & Programmes
The funding mentioned below makes it possible for Danish and Indian researchers to collaborate on specific projects and programmes. Since 2015, the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation has funded three to four projects each year with the purpose to, on the one hand, strengthen collaboration between the 24 Danish Innovation Networks and Innovation Centres, and, on the other hand, to develop strategic, institutional links and cluster-to-cluster collaboration in the areas of research and innovation.
4.2.1 Innovation Fund Denmark & Department of Biotechnology – Health Biotechnology, DK & India Outline The purpose of the calls is to further develop and strengthen the Danish-Indian research cooperation within health science biotechnology. Project proposals must be written jointly by Indian and Danish researchers. The proposals must reflect agreement and close cooperation and should clearly spell out activities to be undertaken by each of the partners. It is expected that research activities of importance to the expected outcome are being conducted on both sides and that the project volume and the intellectual contribution is evenly balanced between Indian and Danish researchers. The call is managed jointly by the Department of Biotechnology, India and the Innovation Fund Denmark. Research Fields Human health science biotechnology – the theme encompassing chronic-non communicable disorders, and the research should link basic biological research and health and disease awareness with clinical research, including epidemiology. The research should also aim to develop more rapid and precise diagnostics and better prevention together with new, targeted, effective and personalized medical interventions and care. Nationalities and The call is open to Danish applicants and Indian related eligibility applicants. criteria What is funded Direct project costs, e.g. research activities, research training (PhDs and post docs), travel costs, research stays abroad, courses and international conferences (according to national rules). Duration 3-5 years. Deadline See announcement. Deadline is expected late 2016. Webpage http://innovationsfonden.dk/en http://innovationsfonden.dk/da/soegemulighed/indo- danish
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4.2.2 Carlsberg Foundation – Field Trips/Research Stays Foreign Institutions, DK Outline Grants for field trips or research stays at leading international research institutions. Research Fields Excellent basic research at the highest international level in the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. Nationalities and A confirmation from the hosting institutions together with related eligibility three recommendations. criteria What is funded Expenses related to research stays and field expeditions abroad. The Foundation does not support PhD students’ research trips. Duration No period given. Deadline See announcement. Annually in autumn each year. Webpage http://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/Applicant/Calls-for- research-proposals/Call-for-Applications-2016
4.2.3 Carlsberg Foundation – Conferences, DK Outline Grants for arranging international conferences in Denmark.
Research Fields Excellent basic research at the highest international level in the fields of natural science, social science and humanities. Nationalities and No other eligibility criteria given. related eligibility criteria What is funded Up to 60,000 DKK. The grant is intended to specifically support the participation of leading international researchers, young postdoctoral students or outstanding PhD students. The application budget must itemise costs in relation to these targets. The Carlsberg Foundation does not offer grants for individual travel to and attendance at conferences. Duration Not mentioned.
Deadline See announcement. Annually in autumn each year. Webpage http://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/en/Applicant/Calls-for- research-proposals/Call-for-Applications-2016
4.2.4 EAC Foundation, DK Outline The EAC Foundation primarily supports projects and activities that strengthen and expand relationships both professional and culturally between Denmark and the countries where East Asiatic Company worked, particularly in Asian countries. Research Fields The foundation focuses on research, humanitarian missions, environmental protection, educational and artistic and national purposes.
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Nationalities and Not mentioned. related eligibility criteria What is funded Not mentioned. Duration Not mentioned. Deadline Applications should be addressed to the Asia House, Indiakaj 16, DK-2100 Copenhagen three weeks prior to Board meetings. Webpage http://asia-house.dk/about/fonden/
4.2.5 The Velux Foundations – Villum Experiment, DK Outline The VILLUM Experiment grants are for bold research ideas that have difficulty fitting into the conventional peer- review funding system. It is open to active researchers of any age. Selection of eligible candidates is based on the quality of the research proposals, their originality and potential. Research Fields Natural and Technical Sciences. Nationalities and All nationalities. The research must be conducted at a related eligibility Danish research institution. criteria What is funded The funds must be spent primarily on own salary, equipment and materials. Duration The granted amount is DKK 1-3 million, which is to cover a research period of 1-3 years. Deadline Provisional commencement of this program is in late 2017. The application process is informal, and selection of individual project candidates is based on dialogue rather than conventional peer review, meaning that we do not seek assessment by third-party experts. Webpage http://veluxfoundations.dk/en/technical-and-scientific- research/villum-experiment
4.2.6 EU-India collaboration and H2020, EU An EU-India Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation was concluded in 2001 and renewed in 2010. This agreement is the cornerstone of the cooperation in the fields of research and innovation between India and the EU. Within this framework, large-scale research and innovation activities have been implemented and more are encouraged. As India is one of the “Industrialized countries and emerging economies” the cooperation with the EU focuses on jointly tackling global challenges and on the development of enabling technologies.
Horizon 2020, the EU's framework programme for research and innovation from 2014 to 2020 is fully open to international cooperation. The work programme features a number of selected topics targeted at cooperation with countries from Asia, including India. The Indian Government will only fund projects in certain pre- identified calls under Horizon 2020. Hereby, Indian researchers, enterprises (MSMEs), research institutions and universities are able to team up with European Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 31
partners to participate in projects under Horizon 2020. Mobility through exchange research visits, workshops, and research and personnel costs can be funded. Funding is allocated by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Department of Science and Technology (DST). Priority areas are: agriculture (including food), biotechnology, bio-energy, health, water resources, new materials and nanotechnology. In addition to the topics eligible for DST and DBT funding, Indian participation is welcomed in all Calls for Proposals under Horizon 2020, where Indian partners can participate on their own funds, or by using other sources of funding.
Links: • H2020 guide for Indians: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/documents/h2020_brochure-india- aug_2014.pdf; • Department of Biotechnology and H2020: http://www.dbtindia.nic.in/wp- content/uploads/DBT-EUcallsunderH2020-.pdf; • Department of Science and Technology and H2020: http://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/DST-EC-Call%20note-co-funding-2016- DST-version-%282%29-revised-100816-clean.pdf
In 2016/17, the following H2020 calls are supported by the Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Science and Technology:
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnologies NMBP-04-2017 - Architectured /Advanced material 11.05.2016 / concepts for intelligent bulk material structures (DST) 27.10.2016 NMBP-06-2017 - Improved material durability in buildings 11.05.2016 / and infrastructures, including offshore (DST) 27.10.2016 NMBP-13-2017 - Cross-cutting KETs for diagnostics at the 20.09.2016 / point-of-care (DST) 19.01.2017 NMBP-15-2017: Nanotechnologies for imaging cellular 11.5.2016 / transplants and regenerative processes in vivo (DBT) 27.10.2016
Biotechnology BIOTEC-07-2017: New Plant Breeding Techniques (NPBT) 11.5.2016 / in molecular farming: Multipurpose crops for industrial 27.10.2016 bioproducts (DBT)
Renewable Energy Technologies LCE-06-2017: New knowledge and technologies (DBT) 20.9.2016 / 5.1.2017
Personalized Medicine SC1-PM-06–2016: Vaccine development for malaria and/or 13.4.2016 / no info neglected infectious diseases (DBT) SC1-PM-09–2016: New therapies for chronic diseases 13.4.2016 / no info (DBT) SC1-PM-11–2016-2017: Clinical research on regenerative 13.4.2016 / no info medicine (DBT)
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SC1-PM-07–2017: Promoting mental health and well-being 29.7.2016 / in the young (DBT) 4.10.2016
SC1-PM-08–2017: New therapies for rare diseases 29.7.2016 / (DBT) 4.10.2016 SC1-PM-10–2017: Comparing the effectiveness of 29.7.2016 / existing healthcare interventions in the adult population 4.10.2016 (DBT)
Sustainable Food Security SFS-10-2017: Research and approaches for emerging 4.10.2016 / diseases in plants and terrestrial livestock (DBT) 14.2.2017 SFS-13-2017: Validation of diagnostic tools for animal and 4.10.2016 / plant health (DBT) 14.2.2017 SFS-16-2017: Bee health and sustainable pollination (DBT) 4.10.2016 / 14.2.2017 SFS-17-2017: Innovations in plant protection (DBT) 4.10.2016 / 14.2.2017 SFS-22-2017: Smart fisheries technologies for an efficient, 4.10.2016 / compliant and environmentally friendly fishing sector 14.2.2017 (DBT) SFS-34-2017: Innovative agri-food chains: unlocking the 4.10.2016 / potential for competitiveness and sustainability (DBT) 14.2.2017 SFS-35-2017: Innovative solutions for sustainable food 4.10.2016 / packaging (DBT) 14.2.2017
4.2.7 Inno Indigo - Indo-European Science and Technology Joint Calls, EU & member states Outline The aim of the INNO INDIGO Partnership Programme (IPP) is to support high quality research, development and innovation projects involving partners from Europe and India. The INNO INDIGO calls for proposals target existing contacts to foster collaborations and/or initiate new ones. The objective is to pave the way for long-lasting cooperation between STI organizations from the European Research Area (ERA) and India. Research Fields Biobased energy. Nationalities and Consortia that wish to apply for funding of a research related eligibility project within the above mentioned topics, have to consist criteria of at least three partners: two from different European countries participating in the call, and one from India. Countries participating in the Call are: India, Belgium (Wallonia - Brussels Federation), Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia. Partners from countries other than those participating in the IPP S&T Call can join a consortium but have to secure Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 33
their own funding. A dedicated online partnering tool can be used to find partners: http://partnering.pt-dlr.de What is funded Depending on national regulations, the following items can be funded: Mobility Organization of events Research costs Personnel costs Duration Projects with a maximum duration of 3 years. Deadline See announcement. Webpage: https://indigoprojects.eu/funding/indigo- calls/s&t_call_2016
4.2.8 Inno Indigo - Innovation Calls, EU & member states Outline The aim of the INNO INDIGO Partnership Programme (IPP) is to support high quality research, development and innovation projects involving partners from Europe and India. The calls for proposals target existing contacts to foster collaborations and/or initiate new ones. The objective is to pave the way for long-lasting cooperation between STI organizations from the European Research Area (ERA) and India. The joint innovation projects shall also address applied research and technological development implemented in partnership between innovative SMEs and research performing institutions based in India and Europe. Research Fields Bioeconomy. Projects should aim at developing innovative technologies/products/services of high utilization, with a high market potential and of particular importance for Europe as well as for India. Nationalities and Participating countries are India - Department of related eligibility Biotechnology and Department of Science and criteria Technology), France – Bpifrance Financement, Germany – AIF Projekt GMBH, Norway – Research Council of Norway (RCN), Spain – Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI). What is funded Depending on national regulations, the following items can be funded: Research and innovation costs, Personnel costs, Management, organizational and subcontracting costs, Costs related to dissemination, intellectual property, demonstration, market search and Mobility. Duration Projects with a maximum duration of 3 years. Deadline See announcement. Webpage https://indigoprojects.eu/funding/indigo- calls/innovation_call_2016
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4.2.9 ERC - Starting Grants, EU Outline The grants are designed to encourage young talented research leader to gain independence in Europe and to build their own careers. The scheme targets promising researchers who have the proven potential of becoming independent research leaders. Research Fields All fields. Nationalities and Researchers of any nationality with 2-7 years of experience related eligibility since completion of PhD criteria HI located in one of the EU Member States or Associated Countries. What is funded Up to € 1.5 million. Duration Up to 5 years. Deadline Call published once a year. Webpage https://erc.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/funding- schemes/starting-grants
4.2.10 ERC - Consolidator Grants, EU Outline The grants are designed to back up researchers who want to establish their research teams and continue developing a successful career in Europe. The scheme also strengthens independent and excellent new individual research teams that have been recently created. Research Fields All fields. Nationalities Researchers of any nationality w. 7-12 years of and related experience since completion of PhD. eligibility Host Institution located in one of the EU Member States criteria or Associated Countries. What is funded Up to € 2 million. Duration Up to 5 years. Deadline Call published once a year. Webpage https://erc.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/funding- schemes/consolidator-grants
4.2.11 ERC - Advanced Grants, EU Outline The grants are designed to allow outstanding research leaders of any nationality and any age to pursue ground- breaking, high-risk projects in Europe. The scheme targets researchers who have already established themselves as top independent research leaders. Research Fields All fields. Nationalities and Applicants can have any nationality, any age. They must related eligibility be leaders in their respective field(s) of research and must criteria demonstrate significant achievement in the last 10 years. Host Institution should be located in one of the EU Member States or Associated Countries. Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 35
What is funded Up to € 2.5 million per grant. Duration Up to 5 years. Deadline Call published once a year. Webpage https://erc.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/funding- schemes/advanced-grants
4.2.12 ERC - Proof of Concept, EU Outline The grant is designed to support ERC grantees with the commercial or societal application of the results of their funded research. Research Fields All fields. Nationalities and All Principal Investigators benefitting from an ERC related eligibility Advanced, Synergy, Consolidator or Starting Grant that is criteria either ongoing, or where the project has ended less than 12 months before the publication date of an ERC Proof of Concept call. Host Institution has to be located in one of the EU Member States or Associated Countries. What is funded Up to € 150.000 per grant. Duration Up to 18 months. Deadline Applications can be submitted at any time from the opening date of the call until the final deadline and will be evaluated and selected in three rounds, based on three specific deadlines. Webpage https://erc.europa.eu/proof-concept
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5. SCHEMES FOR BUSINESSES
Basically, there are four entries for a Danish company into the public funding system of innovation, trade and export. It can be through either:
• The Regional Growth Houses (Væksthuse) • The Trade Council (Eksportrådet) • The Innovation Centre Denmark • The Innovation Agents (Innovationsagenterne) under the seven Danish research and technology organizations (www.innovationstjek.dk and www.gts- net.dk).
The Regional Growth Houses and the growth agents under the GTS institutes are only based in Denmark, while the Trade Council and Innovation Centre Denmark also are represented at the Danish Embassy in New Delhi. A company can get both general and specialized advice on the issues of concern related to innovation, export and India in general. Moreover, the Trade Council has offices in more than 60 countries and Innovation Centre Denmark has units in India, Brazil, China, Germany, Israel, Korea and USA.
The business schemes in Denmark are directed either towards a single company or a group of companies. All schemes ultimately have a commercial purpose. However, some schemes are directed towards innovation and others towards export. Finally, some schemes are intended to be used in a certain succession. For instance, the Regional Key Account programme is for a SME that has already collaborated with the Trade Council, i.e. the company has been through an Export Start or a Vitus programme, and wishes to further expand its global activities.
5.1 Innovation - Single companies
5.1.1 RTO / GTS – Innovation Check Out, DK Outline The purpose is to set technological innovation on the agenda of the company and to develop the company’s existing business plan to increase competitiveness through the use of technology. A so-called Innovation Agent will go through the company’s business plan and strategy with the purpose of looking for innovation potential by using new technology. The focus is on technological solutions for specific development challenges and projects for the company. Key services are: Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 37
Identification and prioritization of technological development efforts Search and screening of partners Identification of funding opportunities in innovation schemes Matchmaking with experts from knowledge institutions, universities, innovation networks, growth houses, local business services, industry associations and more The Scheme is financed by the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation.
Economic All sectors Eligible SMEs. Free for SMEs who have a technological companies and challenge, minimum 2 years of age, an economy to related proceed with change processes and 5 - 250 employees. eligibility criteria: What is funded Included in the Innovation Check Out is: An independent overview of your business and your development opportunities An independent overview of your opportunities for support and inspiration for development Identification of technology driven development efforts Possibility for sparring in order to strengthen innovation competencies within your company’s management Technological inspiration at a strategically innovative level
Via dialogue the innovation agent will identify Technological development opportunities for the company. Potential experts and partners who can support the implementation of the agreed development projects.
The output will be a brief report with prioritized technological challenges and referrals to relevant knowledge environments, advisors and funding opportunities. The management can then decide which project that they wish to proceed with and prepare a plan for the execution. The Innovation Check Out will end with a follow-up and an evaluation of the process and outcome. Duration Depending on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. Webpage www.innovationstjek.dk
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5.1.2 ICDK – Innovation Packages, DK Outline The scheme is designed for companies who want to either develop new products for a foreign market or to establish international partnerships. Economic sectors All Eligible SMEs. companies and Subsidies can be given to activities related to the foreign related eligibility market, like India. criteria: What is funded A subsidy of 35 % per hour for tasks between 35-100 hours. Activities can be: Evaluation and development of an idea or potential for growth. Guidance and evaluation in developing a business plan for a foreign market. Organization of meetings, conferences and network activities with potential business partners. Establishing access to knowledge and research environments. Introduction to investors and other key stakeholders. Market promotion and partner search. The specific activities have to be developed with ICDK that has to deliver a product that is customized according to the company’s needs and requests. Duration Depending on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. Webpage Application via www.VIRK.dk. Special application form. Contact: Innovation Centre Denmark, New Delhi & Bangalore or [email protected]. http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud
5.1.3 ICDK – Innovation Growth, DK Outline The scheme is designed to give companies access to key insights about a foreign market, regulation and to assist companies with market promotion and partnering. The scheme offers a preparatory dialogue with a consultant in Denmark about the assistance needed from ICDK. In the implementation phase, ICDK will continue the dialogue and then deliver a customized product according to the company’s needs and requests. Economic sectors All Eligible Companies. companies and related eligibility criteria: What is funded In the preparatory phase, a subsidy of 25 hours for guidance is offered. In the implementation phase, a Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 39
subsidy of 35 % per hour for tasks between 35-100 hours is offered. The specific activities have to be developed in collaboration with a consultant and Innovation Centre Denmark.
Preparatory phase: Dialogue with an innovation consultant in Denmark. The agenda is to discuss: The business plan of the company and the business plan for entering the foreign market. Choice of market with an Innovation Centre. Evaluation of the company’s needs and the complexity of the chosen market. To help formulate the task that Innovation Centre Denmark should solve. To give advice on the implementation of the chosen business plan.
Implementation phase The activities can be: Evaluation and development of an idea or potential for growth. Guidance and evaluation in the development of a business plan at the foreign market. Organization of meetings, conferences and network activities with potential business partners. Establishing access to knowledge and research environments. Introduction to investors and other key stakeholders. Market promotion and partner search. Technology scouting.
Duration Depending on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. Webpage Application via Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Special application form to be sent to [email protected]. Contact consultant Susie A. Ruff, phone no. +45 2460 4176 or Innovation Centre Denmark, New Delhi & Bangalore. http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud
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5.2 Export - Single companies
5.2.1 Trade Council – Export Sparring, DK Outline Export Sparring prepares a company for export. The outcome of the scheme is a specific export plan for the company. Economic sectors All Eligible Export Sparring is offered to all SMEs that are about to companies and begin their internationalisation process or export. They related eligibility have to have less than 100 employees & less than DKK criteria: 150 million in yearly turnover. The growth houses offer the programme for free to companies who wish to develop their business and get ready to export.
What is funded The whole program is offered free of charge. First step: the company has a meeting with an internationalisation adviser from the Business Development Center of a growth house. The adviser goes through the so-called ‘Internationalisation Wheel’ with the company. An ‘Export Plan’ for your company will be finalized. Second step: the company continues the dialogue with a commercial adviser at a Danish Embassy or Trade Mission on the selected market. The company can get 10 hours counselling free of charge with brief and basic information about the selected market. Duration Depending on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. Webpage Find out more about regional growth house and export sparring at www.startvaekst.virk.dk; http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud
5.2.2 Trade Council – Export Start, DK Outline The scheme is for companies with a proven export related business plan who are looking for ways to expand their business internationally. A company can have one Export Start per market. The counselling is given by a commercial adviser from the Trade Council in Denmark and a commercial adviser in the given export market. The counselling is flexible and customized to the individual needs of the company. The outcome will be a written offer concerning implementation of agreed activities. Economic sectors All Eligible SMEs with international potential. A company must have
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companies and less than 100 employees and less than DKK 150 million related eligibility annual turnover. criteria: What is funded 35% subsidy is offered in all markets on the hourly rate (hourly rate in 2016 is DKK 935). Export Start may cost between DKK 30.387,50 – 60.775 depending on the number of hours agreed upon. Activities include: Analysis of market and competitors Distributor and partner search Counselling on company formation and market persuasion Information regarding local market conditions and legislation Sales promotion and contact with public authorities
Duration An Export Start program is usually 50-100 hours which the company will settle with the commercial adviser in the given market. Deadline Ongoing. Application through www.virk.dk Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud
5.2.3 Trade Council – Regional Key Account, DK Outline This programme is for SMEs that already have collaborated with the Trade Council, for example if the company has done Export Start or the Vitus programme, and wish to further expand their global activities. A key account is primarily focused on one market. Yet, it is possible to expand the agreement to include other markets in the same region. Economic sectors All Eligible The company must be a medium-sized enterprise. It must companies and have less than 250 employees and a turnover of less than related eligibility DKK 375 million. criteria: What is funded The company is obliged to buy 100-200 hours of counselling per year. Trade Council subsidizes with 35% of the cost. One specific commercial adviser is assigned to the company. The adviser will work between 100 and 200 hours pr. year depending on the agreement. The adviser will coordinate the company’s commercial interests and be a focal point of action to guide the company in the right direction. Duration The agreement runs for minimum 12 months. From the outset it is the intension to renew the agreement for at least 1 additional year.
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Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud
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5.3 Innovation - Groups of Companies and Partnerships
5.3.1 ICDK – Entrepreneurship and Innovation Camp, DK Outline The scheme is for groups of SMEs (minimum 4) who wish to access leading international entrepreneurs and innovation. The outcome of a camp should be that the companies take home new knowledge and have established contact to business- and cooperation partners. The camp is also a platform to market technology and competencies of the firms abroad. A camp must have a theme and should be developed in partnership with an Innovation Centre Denmark. The group of companies should share and exchange knowledge, ideas and experience, and help each other in creating awareness of the participating SMEs’ competencies and products abroad. Economic sectors All Eligible SMEs with less than 100 employees and a yearly turnover companies and not exceeding DKK 150 million. related eligibility criteria: What is funded The Trade Council offers a subsidy of 50% of the billed hours by the Innovation Centre. Common costs for the camp are covered by the Trade Council. Travel and accommodation is not included.
A Camp should give the companies an: introduction to the eco-system. opportunity to pitch or promote the companies’ business ideas, models or key competencies through a workshop, meetings or networking events with potential partners and relevant public/private institutions. Assessment of the companies business models or technologies.
Duration Depending on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. The Innovation Centre in the respective country will act as coordinator to apply for funding, and it must send an application with all relevant information of all participating companies. Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud Application scheme can be requested from [email protected]. Once the application has been filled out, it must be sent to [email protected] with details of work title and destination.
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5.3.2 ICDK – Science and Technology Scouting Delegation, DK Outline The scheme is for groups of SMEs (4-10 companies). The companies will get funding for a ”fact finding tour” that focus on getting relevant information about the market and to uncover the group’s potential for future research and development cooperation. The program is made in partnership with Innovation Centre Denmark. The purpose is to provide knowledge on science and research, information on local innovation opportunities and contact to relevant authorities as well as to create awareness about Danish companies working abroad. The companies should share and exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences.
Economic sectors All Eligible Technology intensive companies and entrepreneurs with companies and less than 250 employees and a yearly turnover not related eligibility exceeding DKK 375 million can participate. criteria: What is funded The Trade Council can provide 25 hours per company in the chosen market with 50% subsidy. The price for participating is DKK 11.687,50 per company. Travel and accommodation is not included. A program can include: Introduction to the eco-system Seminar on business opportunities and the culture in your chosen market Meetings and networking with potential partners Access to international knowledge and research Opportunity to pitch your business idea and to promote Danish key competencies Assessment of the company business model or technology Duration Depending on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. For more information on application and themes, contact Innovation Centre Denmark or [email protected] Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud Application scheme can be requested from [email protected]. The application must be filled out individually by each member of the group and must be sent to [email protected] with the following details: Science and Technology Scouting Program, work title and destination.
5.3.3 Danida – Market Development Partnerships, DK Outline The scheme is designed to support commercially oriented partnerships for sustainable market development in developing countries that contribute to the achievement of Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 45
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The multistakeholder partnerships must As minimum include a private business and a non- commercial partner Build on a commercially viable business venture driven by the commercial partner(s). Be in support of the development plans of the partner country Mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources Build on core competencies of private businesses and non- commercial actors Foster new business models which align commercial and social interests
Non-commercial actors are: civil society organizations, academia, government institutions, international organizations. They are expected to contribute by addressing market failures. International multilateral organizations and public sector institutions may be included in the partnership, but they cannot be the administrative, non-commercial partner.
The application for support must be submitted by (one of) the non-commercial partner(s). This partner (Danish, international or local) will be overall responsible on behalf of the partner consortium of commercial and non- commercial partner(s) for administrating the project.
Economic sectors All. Examples of areas that might be part of a partnership project: Insertion into global value chains. Introduction of new technology, services or innovative processes that drive local business development. Production of new products for local or regional markets.
Eligible countries Danida priority countries, countries w. GNI below USD and related 4,124 per capita w. Danish representation, including India. eligibility criteria: Applications for funding will be based on an overall assessment of the • proposed project concept in relation to its ability to contribute to the objectives of the programme (i.e. how well the project addresses specific development challenges), • financial capacity, • technical capability, • human resources, • prior international experience of the consortia of Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 46
partners.
Assessment of concept notes will be based on the following weighted criteria: 1. Potential effect on sustainable economic development and contribution to the Global Development Goals (30%) 2. Coherence with national policies and priorities (10%) 3. Capacities and previous experiences among main partners; in-country cooperation (20%) 4. Business case and strategic approach (20%) 5. Potential for scaling-up business case and catalytic effect on improved market conditions (20%)
It is a key criterion for support to present arguments why the private business would not have engaged in the business venture, if it had not got the support from Danida due to high risk and/or low return. Moreover, the project has to be in line with Global Development Goal 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all” The OECD/DAC five quality standards: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability.
It is a requirement that partners enter into a mutually binding agreement as part of the full project proposal. Business ventures on the exclusion list of the European Development Finance Institutions will not be eligible for support.
What is funded 5-6 partnerships supported with DKK 5-8 million from Danida.
Funding Danida co-funds up to 75 % of overall project cost. The funding should basically cover the activities of the non- commercial partners. Danida will not cover costs for project activities directly carried out by the private business partner(s) such as staff time and travel etc. These costs may be included as part of the in-kind contribution from the partner consortium.
Funds for covering costs of a partnership project may be sourced from other funds such as philanthropic funds or other donors, including the EU and form part of the partnerships’ own contribution. Danida grants supporting other programme or project activities of partners in the consortia may, however, not be included. Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 47
Application process 2-stage application process. Stage 1: A brief concept note outlining the expected scope, purpose, partners etc. and further investigations needed to prepare a full project proposal. The concept note may include an application for support to the project development phase including studies, partner visits etc. of up to DKK 300,000.
Activities Specific activities could include: Training and capacity building Development of new norms and standards Promotion of responsible business conduct Organization of local producers/stakeholders Adaptation of innovative technologies and approaches Provision of minor investments for enhancing productivity Introduction of environmental technologies (energy and water)
Duration 2-5 years. Deadline Concept note: 1 October 2016 Webpage Danida website: http://um.dk/da/danida/danida- business/danida-market-development-partnerships/ ‘Guidelines for Danida Market Development Partnerships’, ‘Danida Market Development Partnerships Application Form – Concept Note’ ‘Administrative guidelines’.
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5.4 Export – Groups of companies and partnerships
5.4.1 Trade Council – Market Visits, DK Outline The scheme targets a group of 4-10 SMEs with a mutual interest that are looking for a new market opportunity. The purpose is through a ”fact finding tour” to collect relevant information about the market and to identify the group’s potential for export in the future. The program should be developed in collaboration with the Trade Council that offers to plan, assist and complete a joint visit and to host a seminar of mutual interest. Economic sectors All Eligible SMEs – a group of 4-10 companies. companies and related eligibility criteria: What is funded When 4 SMEs each buy 25 hours of services they qualify for funding for a Market Visit. Each company gets a 50% subsidy for 25 hours. The hourly rate is DKK 935 in 2016, and hence the price is DKK 11.687,50 per participant no matter the size of the group. However, funding can be given to maximum 10 participating companies. A program can include: A meeting program for visiting potential partners and private and public institutions. Seminar on business opportunities and culture in the chosen market. Field visits to relevant projects, retail outlets or other branch related localities. Duration Depending on needs. Deadline First come, first serve. Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud Contact the Trade Council on the respective market. The commercial adviser will then make a proposal for a Market Visit and send out an application form for each company.
5.4.2 Trade Council – Strategic Business Alliance, DK Outline The scheme targets the experienced SME segment with resources necessary to enter into a close alliance with larger Danish companies. The purpose is to help SMEs to form alliances with larger companies especially when a group of companies want to bid on large international projects that require economies of scale, experience and a well-known brand. Moreover, the purpose is to service a need for presenting overall solutions, competences and resources to open up a new export market. Economic sectors All Eligible Subsidies are provided for alliances with minimum three
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companies and Danish companies participating. 50% of the companies related eligibility must be SMEs with less than 100 employees and an criteria: annual turnover of less than DKK 150 million. The three requirements for a strategic business alliance programme: The offer must be characterized as system export (overall solution) A specific business opportunity must be identified One of the companies must act as leader of the alliance What is funded A subsidy of 50% is provided for 100 hours of counselling, and you can apply for a maximum of four rounds of subsidy. An alliance can choose to focus on one market or allocate the counselling hours between several markets. All correspondence, invoicing etc. will be sent to the leading company of the alliance. An alliance can only get subsidy for 400 hours.
Duration Depending on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve. Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud The group of companies must contact the Danish mission in the country where they want to work. Application through www.virk.dk.
5.4.3 Trade Council – VITUS, DK Outline The scheme target SMEs with a particularly high international growth potential and that have the ability and determination to expand globally. The outcome is a tailored export strategy that leads to concrete orders on a new market. 10 companies among the applicants are selected (approx. every half year) to kick-start export. Focus is on specific sales activities in pursuit of export orders and ensuring a solid foothold on the relevant market within just 12 months. The programme is carried out by an experienced commercial adviser who is resident in the market and therefore has extensive local knowledge and specific sector insight. Economic sectors All Eligible The company has 5-100 employees and an annual companies and turnover of less than DKK 150 million. related eligibility criteria: What is funded The first 265 hours of counselling (hourly rate DKK 935) can be subsidized with up to 65%: DKK 86.721,25, which the company will pay in three instalments. In addition, the company must pay for travel expenses, costs for establishment of company, if any, etc. The program Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 50
includes • participation in two workshops in Copenhagen with focus on creating an export plan. The workshops are organized free of charge. • A fact-finding trip to the market in question (travel expenses paid by the company) • feedback on the plan from an expert panel consisting of experienced business leaders • The execution of the strategy and the implementation of the action plan is done with the selected commercial advisor. Duration Open. Depends on needs. Deadline Approx. every half year. Next deadline is October 3rd 2016. The Trade Council makes a shortlist of the qualified companies that have applied. The companies are selected through a competition, where they present their case to an impartial panel that makes the final selection of the companies to participate in the programme. Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud
5.4.4 Trade Council – Export Promotion, DK Outline The purpose of Export Promotion is to establish contact to business and cooperation partners as well as to give the participating companies more insights to local market and business conditions. Export Promotion is for business and industry associations, and for companies within export consultancy etc. Economic sectors All Eligible To get funding, there must be at least 5 companies companies and involved in the Export Promotion, and 25 % of them must related eligibility be SMEs. The SMEs must not have more than 100 full-time criteria: employees and the company must not have an annual turnover of more than DKK 150 million.
To get funding, the companies must send their applications and binding registrations to the Trade Council before the Export Promotion takes place. The group of companies must all be registered in Denmark.
To get funding, one company must be responsible for the legal and financial responsibility before, during and after the Export Promotion. What is funded Up to 50 % of all shared costs can get funded. This may be: • Time spent on planning and execution • Consultancy services • Marketing material • Room rental, exhibition stand etc. • Networking activities including catering
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• Travel and accommodation costs for coordinator Duration Depends on needs. Deadline Ongoing application process. First come, first serve Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud
5.4.5 Danida – High Value Opportunities, DK Outline The scheme offers assistance for companies that wants to win big commercial projects. The purpose is to identify and promote Danish solutions and to assist companies in winning orders on big commercial projects abroad. The scheme is a part of a Government strategy to create better cohesion between development cooperation and commercial efforts. The scheme is a 2 year pilot programme for “high-value projects”. Economic sectors All sectors where Denmark has a strong position, experience and competencies. There is a special focus on energy and construction projects. Eligible The projects should focus on contracts worth of DKK 100 companies and million or more. Danish companies or consortia must show related eligibility interest in the project and they are expected to contribute criteria: with a significant share from their own resources, and self- finance 50% of the activity costs. For projects in DAC countries, documentation is required on how the project is expected to contribute to the country’s sustainable social and economic development. HVO is available in all countries, but DKK 12 million are limited to DAC countries only. List of DAC countries: http://www.oecd.org/dac/stats/daclistofodarecipients.htm What is funded Covers 50 % of external consultant fee (max 850 pr. hour), travel, hotel and food. Cost of seminar Travel of governments officials to and from Denmark Duration Depends on needs. Deadline Application must be sent to the Trade Council after the company has been in dialogue with the relevant Danish Mission in the given country of the project. Webpage http://um.dk/da/eksportraadet/eksportraadet- tilbyder/saadan-samarbejder-vi/tilskud Applications must be sent directly to [email protected]
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6. INDIAN FUNDED MOBILTIY SCHEMES
Scholarships for Indian students who want to study abroad or foreign students who want to study in India can be found at Union Government, State Government and higher education institutional level. They are also offered by philanthropists and private organizations. Some of the prominent ones are the G.P. Birla Educational Foundation Scholarship / Aditya Birla Group, J.N. Tata Endowment for Higher Education (Tata Group), and the Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship Program (the Reliance Foundation). In this section the schemes are organized alphabetically according to the funding agencies.
6.1 Indian Government
The Department of Higher Education at the Ministry of Human Resource Development, administers the scholarships/fellowships offered by foreign countries under Cultural Exchange Programmes and other programmes. The subject fields are generally chosen by the donor country while also taking into account the Indian national needs. The offers of scholarships/fellowships from foreign countries that this ministry administers are advertised in Rozgar Samachar (Daily Employment News).
Some of the states and central governments offer scholarships to students. It is always a good idea to ask the Embassy of India in Denmark for an overview and advice.
Links: • https://india.gov.in/people-groups/community/student/study-abroad; • http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/otherscholarships.html; • http://www.jntataendowment.org/index
6.2 Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Outline The objectives of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) are: To participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes relating to India's external cultural relations To foster and strengthen cultural relations and mutual
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understandings between India and other countries To promote cultural exchange with other countries and people To establish and develop relations with national and international organizations in the field of culture To take such measures as may be required to further these objectives. Research Fields Various. Organization The ICCR administrates scholarship programmes on behalf of the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ayush Department of the Ministry of Health and Family Planning and others. Nationalities and ICCR Scholarship Scheme related eligibility The ICCR offers scholarships (at any given time) for study criteria in Indian classical music, dance, painting, yoga and sculpture. The scholarships are valid for one year. This Scholarship Scheme is offered to nationals of all countries. Cultural Exchange Programs/Educational Exchange Programs The ICCR offers scholarships according to the CEP/EEPs signed between India and other foreign countries. Courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses can be pursued. Terms and conditions are governed by the terms and conditions of the CEP/EEP's. Ayush Scholarship Scheme Under this scheme 50 scholarships are provided to pursue courses in Indian traditional medical system such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. There is a special scheme for non-BIMSTEC countries, such as Denmark. It is the Ayush Department of the Ministry of Health and Family Planning that funds these scholarships. Eligibility Depends on the scheme. What is funded Depends on the scheme. Duration Depends on the scheme. Deadline Depends on the scheme. Webpage: http://iccr.gov.in/ http://iccr.gov.in/content/many-other-schemes
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7. REFERENCES
Funding guides The following funding guides have been used extensively for preparing this funding guide: • ICDK Shanghai: Funding Guide for Danish Researchers Collaborating with China, January 2016, http://icdk.um.dk/en/reports/ • ICDK Sao Paolo: Funding Opportunities. Guide for Danish-Brazilian Research Collaboration, May, 2016, http://icdk.um.dk/en/reports/ • ICDK Seoul: Research and Innovation in Denmark: An overview of the Strategies, Main Research Institutions and Funding Possibilities. March, 2015, http://icdk.um.dk/en/reports/ • Asia Dynamics Initiative: ADI Funding Guide 2016, Copenhagen University, http://asiandynamics.ku.dk/funding_guide/
Below is a selection of relevant organisations, websites, databases, guides and forums for exploring further information on funding opportunities.
Denmark EU Policy Office Division / EuroCentre, DASTI The EU Policy Division / Eurocentre advise the government on a range of activities on research and innovation related to the EU. As its primary responsibility, the division has to ensure the coherence and coordination between the political agenda in Denmark and the EU. The office is a hub for European research policy in Denmark and in relation to knowledge institutions, companies, other EU actors and stakeholders in this area. The Division is also the National Contact Point that provides guidance, practical information and assistance on all aspects of participation in Horizon 2020, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.
Links: • http://ufm.dk/en/research-and-innovation/funding-programmes-for- research-and-innovation/eu-and-international-funding- programmes/horizon-2020/contact-eurocenter-we-advice-about-horizon- 2020
EU A Beginner’s Guide to EU Funding This guide provides basic information about EU funding opportunities, available for the period 2014-2020.
Links: • https://ec.europa.eu/budget/funding/index_en
EURAXESS - European Researchers' Mobility Portal EURAXESS is a unique pan-European initiative providing access to a complete range of information and support services to researchers wishing to pursue
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their research careers in Europe or stay connected to it. There is a special database Euraxess Links – India Community for contemporary research opportunities, fellowships and vacancies related to India – in Europe and India. Moreover, there is a similar database related to ASEAN.
Links: • http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/; • Euraxess links India community: http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/links/eurRes/india; • ASEAN: http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/links/eurRes/asean • For more detailed information about the Euraxess-community in Denmark, see http://euraxess.dk/
Ploteus Through the database Ploteus, it is possible to learn more about the learning opportunities and qualifications in Europe that you can access. Here is listed several scholarship programmes for both EU and non-EU students.
Links: • http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/en/home?cookie=no
Inno Indigo projects directory This directory collects unilateral, bilateral and multilateral cooperation support initiatives between India, EU and EU Member States. Initiatives are found under country and themes. The initiatives listed are open for Indian participation.
Links: • https://indigoprojects.eu/ ; https://indigoprojects.eu/object/program/list
Miscellaneous Mobility Funding Guides for 49 countries of Asia and Europe The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and On the Move have jointly compiled the Mobility Funding Guides for International Cultural Exchange in 49 countries of Asia and Europe.
Links: • http://culture360.asef.org/asef-news/mobility/ ; • http://culture360.asef.org/wp- content/download/mobility/International_MobilityFundingGuide.pdf
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8. APPENDIX
8.1 Study and Work in Denmark – Official Danish Government websites
Study in Denmark Studyindenmark.dk is a website of the Danish government about higher education in Denmark for international students. The website contains academic and practical information about studying, living and working in Denmark. The website is run by the Danish Agency for Higher Education under the auspices of the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The agency is responsible for the assessment and recognition of international qualifications and administers a number of Danish, European and Nordic student exchange programs that promote international co- operation and mobility in education.
Links: • http://studyindenmark.dk/
Work in Denmark Workindenmark is a governmental website, and is a public employment service for highly qualified international candidates looking for a job in Denmark, and for Danish companies searching for talented foreign employees. The website provides information, guidance and tools to bring together foreign job seekers and Danish employers.
Links: • https://www.workindenmark.dk/
8.2 Higher Education Institutions in Denmark
Universities Denmark Universities Denmark is the organization of the eight Danish universities to enhance their cooperation, visibility and impact. Universities Denmark work to ensure that their members have the best possible conditions for shouldering their responsibility towards research, research-based education and dissemination of knowledge. University management and staff convene at Universities Denmark to discuss issues of common interest, to take joint initiatives, and to communicate with politicians, ministries and partners. Universities Denmark administers mobility funds for collaboration with China and Japan.
Links: • http://dkuni.dk/
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consists of nine educational institutions (7 University Colleges, the Danish School for Media and Journalism and Copenhagen School of Marine Engineering and Technology Management) that offer Professional Bachelor programmes of 180 to 240 ECTS points to Danish and International students. They cover a wide range of professions including nursing, education, health, social work, engineering, business, arts and technology.
Links: • http://xn--danskeprofessionshjskoler-xtc.dk/en/
Business Academies Denmark Business Academies Denmark is an association that serves the interests of the nine Business Academies. The Business Academies are self-governing institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The Academies are responsible for the short and medium higher educations, primarily within the trade sector and a number of technical areas.
Links: • http://danskeerhvervsakademier.dk/ - no homepage in English
8.3 Research and Innovation Funding Agencies
Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF) DFF funds specific research activities within all scientific areas that are based on the researchers' own initiatives and that improve the quality and internationalization of Danish research.
Links: • http://ufm.dk/en/research-and-innovation/councils-and-commissions/the- danish-council-for-independent-research
Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) The Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) promotes and stimulates research at the frontiers of all scientific fields. It funds Centres of Excellence and Niels Bohr Professorships. The DNRF expects a center to deliver groundbreaking results. Its center grant is large and flexible and has a lifetime of up to 10 years. The Niels Bohr Professorships has the distinct purpose of enriching Danish research communities with top-class researchers from abroad.
Links: • http://dg.dk/en/
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) Innovation Fund Denmark invests in new initiatives, knowledge and technology, creating growth and employment in Denmark. Since April 2014, Innovation Fund Denmark has taken over strategic research from the Danish Council for Strategic Research. The fund has various investment programs.
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Danish Agency for Science, Technology & Innovation (DASTI) DASTI is a Government Agency under Ministry of Higher Education and Science. It is responsible for developing the government’s research policy and the oversight of research and innovation funding agencies, such as DFF, DNRF and IFD.
LINKS: • www.ufm.dk
NordForsk NordForsk is an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers which provides funding for Nordic research cooperation as well as advice and input on Nordic research policy. NordForsk funds research co-operation in nationally prioritized areas that Nordic research groups work together to achieve common synergy. NordForsk does not grant scholarships or funding to individual projects. NordForsk primarily provides support to cover expenses associated with implementing collaboration between participants from the Nordic countries. Projects must normally involve participants from at least three of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) or autonomous areas (the Faroe Islands, Greenland and the Aaland Islands).
Links: • http://www.nordforsk.org/en/funding?set_language=en
NOS The national research funding agencies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway collaborate in joint committees for research in the fields of humanities and social sciences (NOS-HS), medicine (NOS-M) and natural sciences (NOS-N). The aim is to enhance and stimulate Nordic research cooperation, e.g. through coordinating activities among the Nordic research councils and financing joint Nordic research projects. There is a • Joint Committee for Nordic research councils in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOS-HS) • Joint Committee of the Nordic Medical Research Councils (NOS-M) • Joint Committee of the Nordic Research Councils for Natural Sciences (NOS-N)
Links: • http://nordforsk00.fe.rzob.gocept.net/en/policy/norden/nordiske- samarbeidsnemder?set_language=en
European Research Council (ERC) ERC is a pan-European funding body designed to support investigator-driven frontier research and stimulate scientific excellence across Europe. Under the EU research programme Horizon 2020, the ERC has a total budget of over €13 billion for the period 2014-2020 available for individual researchers of any nationality or age who wish to carry out their frontier research in the 28 EU Member States or associated countries.
Links: • https://erc.europa.eu/ Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation 59
Horizon 2020 – Collaborative Research Projects The overall EU Research and Innovation program with nearly €80 billion of funding available over a 7-year period from 2014 to 2020. Horizon 2020 (H2020) is aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness. It is open to participation from across the world. The program is organized under three headlines: Excellent science, industrial leadership and societal challenges. The key instruments are: Research and Innovation Actions; Innovation Actions; Coordination and support actions and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions. India participates in H2020 under the same conditions and financial rules for participation as their peers from other emerging economies and industrialized countries. This means that Indian scientists will not be automatically funded as was the case in FP7 and that they will need to cover their participation costs in Horizon 2020 projects with their own funds. There exists a special H2020 guide for Indian researchers that has been prepared by the delegation of the EU to India.
Links: • http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/what-horizon-2020; • the current Work Programme 2016-17 is accessible through the participant portal: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html
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About ICDK Analysis
ICDK analysis is written by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s Innovation Attachés.
The Innovation Attachés are a part of Innovation Centre Denmark which is a partnership between Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Together the two ministries manage seven centres in Brazil, China, India, Israel, Korea, Germany and the USA. ICDK analysis is a concept where the attachés provide new knowledge and inspiration about opportunities or trends within a given topic with relevance for stakeholders within higher education, research and innovation. Find out more about Innovation Centre Denmark on www.icdk.um.dk, where you also can find all ICDK analysis.