Deadline: 22-Jun-2026
The INNO-CCUS programme invites applications for projects that strengthen the development of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage solutions in Denmark.
The initiative supports innovation across the CCUS value chain to accelerate climate solutions, carbon removal technologies, and circular carbon-based systems.
Key Focus Areas
The programme supports:
- Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies
- Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) solutions
- Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) systems
- Nature-based carbon removal approaches
- Carbon-based materials and circular innovation
- Scalable and cost-effective CCUS systems
- CO₂ value chain development and optimization
Programme Objectives
The initiative aims to:
- Address challenges in the CCS value chain
- Mature scalable carbon removal technologies
- Support verified and measurable carbon reduction solutions
- Promote circular carbon innovation
- Strengthen Denmark’s CCUS ecosystem
- Accelerate climate technology development and deployment
Funding Information
- Total available budget: Approximately DKK 69 million
- Minimum funding request: Approximately DKK 3 million
- No fixed upper funding limit per project
- Expected number of funded projects: 5–10 projects
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Companies and industry partners
- Research institutions and universities
- NGOs and public institutions
- Municipalities and relevant organisations
Requirements:
- Lead applicant must be a Danish entity with a Danish CVR number
- Each consortium must include:
- At least one knowledge institution
- At least one industry partner
In some cases:
- A municipality, NGO, or public institution may replace the industry partner if more relevant to project implementation or uptake.
Application Requirements
Applicants must:
- Submit applications in English
- Use the official INNO-CCUS Pool 5 application template
- Include all required appendices
- Follow partnership agreements and funding regulations
- Comply with state aid rules
Proposal limit:
- Maximum 30,000 characters including spaces
- Mandatory tables excluded from character count
Why This Programme Matters
CCUS technologies are critical for reducing industrial emissions and supporting climate neutrality goals. This programme helps accelerate scalable carbon management solutions while strengthening innovation, sustainability, and circular economy development in Denmark.
Expected Outcomes
The programme aims to:
- Advance commercial and scalable CCUS technologies
- Improve carbon removal and storage systems
- Strengthen collaboration between industry and research
- Support circular carbon innovation
- Accelerate low-carbon industrial transformation
FAQ
- What is INNO-CCUS?
- A Danish research and innovation funding programme focused on CCUS technologies
- What areas are funded?
- CCS, CCU, carbon removal, circular carbon materials, and climate innovation
- How much funding is available?
- Approximately DKK 69 million in total funding
- Who can apply?
- Companies, universities, NGOs, and public institutions in eligible consortia
- Is a Danish partner required?
- Yes, the lead applicant must have a Danish CVR number
Conclusion
The INNO-CCUS call supports innovative carbon capture and carbon removal projects that strengthen Denmark’s climate technology ecosystem and advance scalable, cost-effective solutions for industrial decarbonisation and circular carbon systems.
For more information, visit Innovation Fund Denmark.