National priorities for Danish space research, innovation and technology development 2025-2035
Publications
English translation of the DFiR report "Universities for the future: Twenty years of the University Act." In the report, the DFiR examines whether the framework conditions, management, and financial structures of the Danish universities are future-proof.
This publication constitutes the first part of a National Strategy for Quantum Technology, which can prepare Denmark for developing and applying quantum technology.
This publication provides an introduction to the Danish education system. Furthermore, it presents information about the Danish grading system, financing and education grants.
The government has updated Denmark's space strategy with five new objectives.
The government has updated Denmark's space strategy with five new objectives.
Tips on foreign interference and espionage for researchers and other staff.
The Danish Roadmap for Research Infrastructure presents 16 concrete proposals for new national research infrastructures and contains strategic objectives for the Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s work with research infrastructure.
The Government has published Denmark’s first national strategy for investments in green research, technology, and innovation.
The publication provides an overview of the Danish guidance system in the educational sector.
Apprentices in the Danish vocational education and training system can undertake training in a company abroad as part of their Danish vocational education programme (VET).
Findings and conclusions of a study of recognition for students from 5 countries, who studied abroad with the Erasmus+ programme 2014-2016.
The English summary of the action plan lists initiatives to explore the potential of the Danish memberships of large international research infrastructures.
The purpose of this ICDK Outlook is to provide the Danish stakeholdes within research and innovation a tool for collaboration with innovation clusters in Southern Germany.
The Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (DFiR) has given nine recommendations to improve the impact of the innovations support system.
This publication provides an overview of the research topics identified in the RESEARCH2025 catalogue, which was published in june 2017.
Apprentices in the Danish vocational education and training system can undertake training in a company abroad as part of their Danish vocational education programme (VET).
World-Class Knowledge is an analysis of the background for the high performance of Danish research carried out by the Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (DFiR) from 2014–2016.
RESEARCH2025 designates the promising research areas of the future as seen from business, organizations, ministries, knowledge institutions and a wide range of other stakeholders.
Innovation Centre Denmark in Seoul has launched a new overview for 2018 which outlines funding opportunities for researchers with special interest in mobility or cooperation between Denmark and South Korea.
How do Horizon 2020 evaluators read proposals? What are the pitfalls that makes Horizon 2020 evaluators subtract points? This report sheds on several of those pertinent and often unresolved questions that proposers ask themselves when writing proposals for Horizon 2020.
This report covers Arctic research interests within five strategic countries. The report provides an overview of areas of mutual interest for Arctic research cooperation and as an invitation to Danish researchers interested in strengthening their international relations within Arctic research.
The Danish Innovation Center in Silicon Valley has prepared an ICDK Outlook with focus on possible collaboration with American actors in the drone field. USA accounts for the largest share of global research in the drone field and is thus an important partner for Danish researchers and companies.
This report contains an overview of the literature on the technological development’s influence on the demand for labour with various competencies on the labour market of the future
With the strategy ’Denmark - Ready to seize future opportunities’ the Government is outlining its objectives for future research and innovation.
Innovation Centre Denmark Shanghai is proud to present the updated and seventh (2018) edition of the Funding Guide for Sino-Danish researchers.
A new report from Innovation Centre Denmark in Shanghai provides new knowledge about the Chinese research funding system on local, regional, and national level. Furthermore, it provides you with useful insight in the application process
The Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education has commissioned Oxford Research and Højbjerre Brauer Schultz to carry out a preliminary analysis of the potential for implementing FAIR data in Denmark.
A new report from Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) in Seoul looks into entrepreneurship in South Korea.
Mapping of drone research environments in seven countries of relevance to Danish drone researchers and companies.
The report analyses 250 Evaluation Summary Reports for Danish proposals to Horizon 2020. The analysis have revealed six main challenges in applications that all received good evaluations but did not get sufficiently high scores to receive funding from Horizon 2020.
The consultingfirm Pluss has analyzed the Danish experiences with and benefits from the label system ECEI (gold, silver and bronze labels)
Midtterm Evaluation of Erasmus+ - National report Denmark
The literature study has been prepared on behalf of The Ministry of Higher Education and Science, and the interministerial committee regarding the effects of research.
The literature study has been prepared on behalf of The Ministry of Higher Education and Science, and the interministerial committee regarding the effects of research.
The report treats the hourglass challenge, internationalisation, research impact and the highlights of 2016.
Analysis by Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy (CFA) on research measured in terms of scientific publications and research collaboration measured through the co-authorship of publications.
Main findings of an analysis of the Danish PhD programme 2003-2010 by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science has asked NIFU (Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education) to carry out an international survey of higher education governance and steering approaches in Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and UK (England).
Guide on funding opportunities for Mobility, Research, Innovation and Export between India and Denmark
New knowledge about the Arctic can play an important role in creating more growth and a more sustainable future. Hence the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has produced a strategy for Arctic research, education and innovation.
Drones and drone technology are new growth areas, with huge commercial potential. The Danish Government’s ambition with this Drone Strategy is to establish a framework for technological and commercial development in the area.
The Danish language report - Analyse- og Evidensgrundlag for Rumområdet i Danmark - contained the first authoritative evidence base of the Danish space economy in terms of turnover, employment, value added and exports. The document - The Danish Space Economy 2016 - is a summary of this report.
This publication provides an introduction to the Danish education system. Furthermore, it presents information about the Danish grading system, financing and education grants.
This ICDK analysis “Drivers for Innovation in China – R&D and Consumer Driven Innovation” is made for Innovation Centre Denmark in Shanghai. The main focuses for the analysis are drivers for innovation in China, including the increasing investment in R&D and consumer driven innovation and trends.
Growth through enhanced cooperation. In 2015, the first Danish ESA-astronaut was sent into space. Now the Government has prepared a national strategy for how Space can contribute to growth in Danish society and to help solve some of today's major challenges on the ground.
This report presents an overview of the activity in Europe concerning the inclusion of research and development (R&D) activity in macroeconomic models used for policy evaluation.
Cluster Forum has updated Denmark's cluster strategy with new ambitions, goals and initiatives for the period 2016-2018. The new cluster strategy builds on past achievements, but it also increases the level of ambition in order to achieve even greater value creation from the Danish cluster efforts.
Grand societal challenges in areas such as climate, environment and food production must be jointly addressed across national borders. It is one of the topics in a new Danish roadmap that will help to strengthen the internal European market for knowledge and thus Danish research.
The report highlights the talent pool in Danish research, international cooperation and the societal impact of independent research.
Danish Roadmap for Research Infrastructures 2015 presents the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science's vision and strategic objectives for the research infrastructures area in the coming five years. It also contains a catalogue of specific proposals for new national research infrastructures
In this report the OECD points out some of the most significant megatrends and future technology trends that will shape our ever- changing world
This Analysis from the Danish Innovation Centre in Shanghai, China provides a mapping of current development and activities in the Chinese R&D that corresponds with the focus of the Danish Innovation Networks within 22 specific sectors.
Innovation Centre Denmark Shanghai is proud to present the updated and sixth edition of the Funding Guide for Sino-Danish researchers.
This Analysis from the Danish Innovation Centre in India provides a longitudinal snapshot of the entrepreneurship and start-up activities of Indian higher education institutions.
Evaluation of effects from the Danish research excellence initiative UNIK
How to have your qualifications assessed and recognised in Denmark
Evaluation of the six Danish innovation centres for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science carried out by Oxford Research.
The report analyses what scientists, universities and companies in Denmark have gained from participating in European funded research and innovation projects. The analysis focuses on EU’s Sixth Framework Programme FP6) and EU’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
A report about the place of research-based evidence in policymaking by Technopolis commissioned by The Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy.
A new analysis of the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (DASTI) in collaboration with the regions in Denmark shows the effects of Danish enterprises’ participation in cluster activities.
The Danish research effort has seen a major increase and so has the number of researchers. The proportion of female researchers has also increased. Nevertheless, there continues to be a gender imbalance in Danish research.
Annual Report 2014 from Danish Council for Independent Research.
The taskforce for More Women in Research presented in April 2015 its recommendations to the Minister for Higher Education and Science.
January 2015 the new version of Terms and Conditions replaces the Terms and Conditions from January 2012
This analysis supports a recent publication concerning Danish firms’ increasing use of international sourcing of R&D.
A folder presenting the Danish Euroguidance Centre.
The publication provides an overview of the Danish guidance system in the educational sector.
Research and Innovation Indicators 2014, formerly Research Barometer, measures how Danish research and innovation are positioned in an international context.
Danish research should be performed in a culture where honesty, transparency and accountability are respected
On behalf of the Danish Ministry for Higher Education and Science a panel of six distinguished experts from Europe and North America has evaluated the perfor-mance of the Danish Council for independent Research (DFF) and analysed the role and function of DFF in the Danish research system.
As a part of the evaluation of the Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF), the Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy (CFA) has completed a report on the scientific output from DFF grants.
The compendium is a collection of systemic analyses of the Danish innovation system and the Nordic business investments in R&D. In addition the compendium contains a new manual for carrying out high-quality analyses.
CIM establishes a set of minimum requirements and standards for the implementation of excellent econometric impact analyses of innovation policy instruments.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science has in cooperation with The Nordic Council of Ministers completed the study Economic Impacts of Business Investments in R&D in the Nordic Countries.
Danish Council for Independent Research profile brochure 2014
Public Research Commercialisation Survey Denmark 2013
This manual formulates nine principles for impact studies on research and innovation programmes and policies.
Annual report 2013 from the Danish Council for Independent Research.
This study performs the first joint estimation of the economic impact of innovation and research support programs.
The Danish Council for Research Policy
The Danish Council for Strategic Research’s annual report 2013/2014 marks the tenth anniversary of the council and the upcoming transition to The Danish National Innovation Foundation 1 April 2014. The annual report describes a selection of the many research projects funded by the Council since 2004
'Strategic Research – Principles and Instruments' outlines overall values and general guidelines for allocation of funds for strategic research.
Public Research Commercialisation Survey Denmark 2012
In the evaluation, an international peer review panel, chaired by Dr. Wilhelm Krull, recognises the foundation as a key player in the Danish research system.
The compendium contains impact analyses of The Innovation Assistant Scheme, The Industrial PhD Programme and Innovation Consortia for a unique insight into Danish innovation policy.
INNO+ exposes specific and significant societal challenges, in which there is a potential for Denmark to create innovative solutions in the short or medium term. INNO+ is part of the work on the Danish government’s innovation strategy.
The report “The hidden champions – Danish industrial export successes” provides an in-depth analysis of small Danish manufacturing companies with 50 to 500 employees
A new impact analysis conducted using state-of-the-art research methods finds brief employment effects but cannot show statistically significant developments for participating companies
Annual report on public grants for research, development and demonstration in the energy technology area
New study shows a high employment rate and income among Industrial PhD graduates.
The main purpose of the Danish Council for Independent Research is to support excellent research activities in Denmark. With the implementation of approx DKK 1.2 billion in 2012 the council has once again prepared the ground for scientific breakthroughs within all scientific fields.
This report presents the key results from a mapping of core competences in Danish private sector R&D commissioned by the Danish Agency of Science, Technology and Innovation.
A summary in English of the main findings in the analysis of the socioeconomic benefits of attracting international students.
An interview with the Manager of eGuidance, Mrs Kirsten Hahn Larsen.
German language publication
What does the potato of the future look like? Is it possible to charge electric cars wirelessly? How to improve cancer screening and diagnostics? The annual report contains priorities 2013, an overview of grants awarded 2012 and case examples of strategic research.
An independent, international peer review panel has carried out an evaluation of the programme “Interdisciplinary Use of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Information and Communication Technology” (NABIIT) funded by the Danish Council for Strategic Research.
"Strategic Research – Principles and Instruments” outlines overall values and general guidelines for allocation of funds for strategic research.
Denmark’s national innovation strategy ‘Denmark – a nation of solutions. Enhanced cooperation and improved frameworks for innovation in enterprises’ contains 27 policy initiatives regarding research, innovation and education.
Public Research Commercialisation Survey Denmark 2011
The present Terms and Conditions is an English translation of Vilkår for bevillinger. Januar 2012. In the event of any inconsistency between the Danish and English language version, the Danish version prevails.
With this catalogue, the Danish Council for Strategic Research wishes to give researchers, institutions, companies, politicians and other interested parties an overview of the research activities supported by the Council in 2011.
This report is an input to the OECD Review of Postsecondary Vocational Education and Training, Skills beyond School.
In connection with Denmark's takeover of the EU Presidency the Ministry presents the science, innovation and higher education system in Denmark in this publication.
The occasion for this newspaper is the Europe INNOVA 2012 conference in Copenhagen on 23-24 October. At the conference, Europe's achievements to promote an encourage innovation are discussed under the headline: Are we good enough at this?
Thanks to the Danish ecosystem for innovation, the small Danish company, Webstech, got its product on the market two years earlier than had they been on their own.
The small Danish company, TEGnology, is an example of how far you can get when you combine an ambitious entrepreneur from the private sector, knowledge from leading university researchers, and support from an ecosystem for innovation.
The story about GoalRef is not only an example of how difficult it is to be an entrepreneur and start up a new company - it is also a story about the responsibility of public funding.
This story is a journey through the ecosystem for growth and innovation, where a simple thought having to do something with micro electronics was transformed into a well-defined electronic patch applied in different contexts.
An international expert group has evaluated the Danish research and innovation system as an input to the creation of a national innovation strategy. The expert recommendations are outlined in this report.
The RESEARCH2020 catalogue points out the most promising research areas in regard to growth, employment and welfare using major societal challenges as starting point.
English summary. The report ”Public research – effects on innovation and economic growth” gathers research contributions to the understanding of where and how publicly funded research and development (R&D) affects the Danish economy.
With this catalogue, the Danish Council for Strategic Research wishes to give researchers, institutions, companies, politicians and other interested parties an overview of the research activities supported by the Council in 2010.
What carries the good research idea, and how to breed the original and groundbreaking project that provides the breakthroughs of which the future must be based on?
An introductory article on the Danish Industrial PhD Programme - how it is structured, how it is implemented, and its measured effects on participants
Strategic research has many faces. Complex societal challenges call for interaction between Danish and international researchers from widely different branches of science - and close collaboration with both private sector enterprises and users.
The publication provides an overview of the Danish guidance system in the educational sector.
The objective of this general overview is to provide a common definition and idea of what today constitutes the public support system for research and innovation in Denmark.
"Strategic Research – Principles and Instruments” outlines overall values and general guidelines for allocation of funds for strategic research
Clusters are individuals - creating economic growth through cluster policies for cluster management excellence
EPISIS Report - Service innovation: Impact analysis and assessment indicators
This is an English summary of the Danish report "Mobility Statistics for Higher Education 2009/10".
The Danish Roadmap for Research Infrastructures 2011 presents a complete and prioritised catalogue of the national needs for research infrastructures in the short term and charts a strategic direction for national initiatives in this field.
This report describes the Danish innovation system and selected important innovation policy schemes and presents new analyses of the impact of enterprise R&D&I and impact assessment of selected innovation policy schemes.
Brochure about studying in Denmark as undergraduate student from a non-EU country.
Brochure about studying in Denmark as undergraduate student from a EU/EEA country.
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Brochure about studying in Denmark as postgraduate student from a non-EU country.
Brochure about studying in Denmark as postgraduate student from a EU/EEA country.
The Danish Council For Independent Research funds specific research activities within all scientific areas. The projects supported by the Council are based on the researchers’ own ideas, and the aim is to strengthen the quality and internationalization of Danish research.
The annual commercialisation survey illustrates the efforts and performance of public research institutions in technology transfer.
Annual report published in cooperation between Danish energy research programmes, Juni 2011.
This case collection presents 24 best practice cases from some of the most successful clusters and innovation networks in Germany, Poland, and the Nordic Countries. Collectively, the cases illustrate the variety of ways clusters can create added value for their member companies.
EUREKA is set apart primarily through its efforts to coordinate national funds for R&D at the international level. Unlike the European Framework Programmes, EUREKA has no common pot, and relies fully on national funds.
World Class Knowledge. The Danish Council for Independent Research - annual report 2010
Companies participating in innovation networks are more innovative and earn more money than others. This is documented in a new research-based report from The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation, "The impact of Cluster Policy in Denmark".
The Danish innovation networks’ performance in terms of results and activities is measured on an annual basis. These Performance Accounts are the fifth in the series and present the results of the innovation networks in 2010, and their development from 2006 to 2010.
An overview of 12 instruments in the Danish innovation policy, how they are included in the Danish innovation system and their impact on growth.
Report to The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (FI) and Denmark’s Electronic Research Library (DEFF)
Overview of grants given by the Danish Council for Strategic Research 2008-2009
A brochure about studying in Denmark directed American undergraduate students.
Here you can find the Open Access Committees 16 recommendation for implementation of Open Access in Denmark
Student Mobility in Nordic Higher Education
A presentation of the Danish Council for Strategic Research. Visions and principles and some of the future challenges of the council. Read about the Board and the Programme Comissions of the council and see a list of members.
This report has been prepared by the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR). It presents an analysis of the economic impact of the Danish Industrial PhD Programme on participating companies and on wage and career characteristics of Industrial PhD graduates.
Brief description of the five documents included in the Europass - in Danish and English.
English language description of the entire Danish education system, including figures and numbers.
"Strategic Research – Principles and Instruments” outlines overall values and general guidelines for allocation of funds for strategic research
Oxford Research A/S and The Copenhagen Post present the third survey conducted of expatriates living and working in Denmark.
"Dare to Know" – is the title of the annual report on The Danish Council For Independent Research (DFF), which refers to the Council's largest investment in independent research in Denmark to date.
The annual review from the DCSD contains a summary of the cases filed with the DCSD in 2009.
This is an English summary of the Danish report Mobility Statistics for Higher Education 2008/09.
The cord idea of the strategy is that more pupils and students are to obtain education and training in entrepreneurship.
Annual report on Danish energy research programmes.
Summary. Innovation: Analysis and Evaluations 06/2010
Inquiries into students benefits & recommendations for an intensified effort in the area
An Analysis of Firm Growth Effects of the Danish Innovation Consortium Scheme. Innovation: Analyse og evaluering 3/2010
A presentation of the Danish Council for Strategic Research. Visions and principles and some of the future challenges of the council. Read about the Board and the Programme Comissions of the council and see a list of members.
The content of the present Terms & Conditions for Grants. December 2009 (“Terms & Conditions”) is prescribed by the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation and has been authorised by the Danish Council for Independent Research and the Danish Council for Strategic Research.
Strategic research - Principles and instruments Dec 14, 2009
Evaluation of Danish Participation in the 6th and 7th framework programmes
The brochure tells how to react if you have foreign qualifications in a regulated profession. Published with text in Danish and English.
This report presents the results of the 2009-evaluation of the university area, which was conducted from December 2008 to November 2009 by an independent international evaluation panel.
With only a few weeks to the UN climate conference in Copenhagen Polarfronten publishes an extended version of its third magazine in 2009. The extended version includes a theme about climate changes; "The Melting Ice"
German language brochure with general information on reading and stay in Denmark, and especially information about PhD opportunities in science and technology, finance and practical.
A catalogue of European co-operation projects on Guidance of Adults.
Annual report on Danish energy research programmes.
Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation
This mapping of climate research creates for the first time a complete overview of climate research in both the private and public sector in Denmark, including the field of climate adaptation.
The Guidelines focus on health, natural and technical science, but should be applicable to other areas as well.
During 2008, seven cases have been brought which have all been processed according to executive order no. 668 of 28 June 2005. Each of the three committees of the DCSD has in 2008 processed one case. The DCSD has furthermore dismissed four cases.
The Research barometer is directed towards the world of research, the politicians as well as society in a wider sense.
The Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF) funds specific research activities within all scientific fields, which are based on researchers’ own initiatives and which improve the quality and internationalisation of Danish research.
Danish Council for Strategic Research
A handbook for volunteers who come to Denmark under the European Voluntary Service
Danish Council for Strategic Research
A description in English of the Danish guidance system.
Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation
Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
Danish Council for Strategic Research
RESEARCH2015 – A Basis for Prioritisation of strategic Research - synopsis
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Industrial PhD introduction and cases
The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
The Danish Councils for Independent Research
The Danish education system explained in English in 64 slides with special emphasis on vocational training. NB: many data have not been updated recently.
The Danish Committees on Scientific Dishonesty
The Danish Council for Strategic Research
Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
Danish Agency for Science Technology and Innovation
The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
Report and recommendations from the Copenhagen seminar 'From projekter two practice' held in April 2007. Publications from the agency CIRIUS.
The Danish Council for Strategic Research
This report is the result of a Leonardo da Vinci seminar, which was held in Sofia November 6 to 7 2006th The seminar title was 'Potential of e-Learning in Lifelong Learning'. Publication from the former agency CIRIUS.
The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
Report on results mellem e-learning-projects Leonardo da Vinci-programme. Publication from the former CIRIUS.
The Danish Council for Research Policy
The Danish Council for Strategic Research
The Danish Committees on Scientific Dishonesty
The Danish Councils for Independent Research
The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation
The Danish Councils for Independent Research
The Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
The Danish Council for Strategic Research
The Danish Research Agency
This first survey of public research commercialization in Denmark has been conducted jointly by The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and The National Network for Technology Transfer.
The Danish Committees on Scientific Dishonesty
The Danish Council for Strategic Research
There are too few women researchers in Denmark. More than half of all university students are women but only one in ten professors is a woman. The Minister for Science and the Minister for Gender Equality's Think Tank on More Women in Research has made its assessment of the nature of the problem.
The aim of this report is to review Denmark's educational R&D system. It will assess the extent to which the Danish educational R&D system is functioning as an effective means for creating, collating and distributing the knowledge that teachers and policy-makers can draw on.
The Innovation Consortium Programme made its appearance in the 2002 budget. It represented a continuation of the Centre Contract Programme with various adjustments to the programme guidelines aimed at making it attractive to even more players – especially small enterprises.
Bologna Working Group on Qualifications Frameworks
Action Plan
The Danish Committees on Scientific Dishonesty
The Danish Council for Strategic Research
This publication is a proposal for an EU growth strategy focused on the areas covered by the competitiveness Council. It includes concrete initiative proposals that will help realize the EU growth strategy.
The first section presents an overall outline of the Danish university system. The following seven sections offer a more detailed discussion of different aspects of the state control of the Danish universities and their activities.
In January 2004, the Danish Council for Research Policy decided to initiate a debate on the preparation of the Seventh Framework Programme.
Danish Research Council for the Humanities and Danish Social Science Research Council. Report Compiled for the European Strategy Forum for Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) by the Ad Hoc Working Group on Research Infrastructure in the Humanities and Social Sciences (RISSH)
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