Deadline: 30-Nov-2025

The Mikrolegat Kickstart Micro Grant Program provides early-stage innovators in Denmark with financial support, mentoring, and visibility to develop sustainable, green-focused ideas into viable startups. Grants of up to 50,000 DKK fund prototype development, marketing, idea protection, and market research, while recipients receive ongoing mentorship and exposure through program channels. The initiative prioritizes students, recent graduates, and emerging entrepreneurs contributing to sustainability and the green transition.

Mikrolegat Kickstart Micro Grant Program

The Mikrolegat Kickstart Micro Grant Program supports early-stage innovators in Denmark with funding, mentoring, and visibility to turn sustainable ideas into viable startups. The program focuses on green transition and sustainability, including climate action, renewable energy, responsible consumption, CO2 reduction, biodiversity, and health-related solutions.

Program Objectives

• Foster early-stage sustainable innovations in Denmark

• Support prototypes, idea validation, and market clarification

• Provide mentoring and exposure to enhance entrepreneurial success

• Encourage student and recent graduate participation in green initiatives

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants

• Individuals or teams with a primary applicant aged 18 or older

• At least 50% of the founding team must be students or recent graduates (within three months) from Danish educational institutions, including vocational programs

• Ideas without a CVR number or startups with a recent CVR registration (≤12 months) and turnover below 50,000 DKK

Idea/Startup Focus

• Must contribute to sustainability and the green transition

• Examples include climate action, energy efficiency, recycling, CO2 reduction, biodiversity, responsible consumption, and health improvements

Funding Details

• Maximum grant:

  • Without CVR: up to 25,000 DKK

  • With CVR: up to 50,000 DKK (requires 25% self-financing)

• Eligible expenses:

  • Prototype components and workshop assistance

  • Marketing and communications

  • Financial advice and idea protection

  • Website development and market research

• Ineligible expenses: travel, accommodation, salaries for applicants, electronics, ApS establishment, VAT, taxes, and past expenses

Mentoring and Visibility

• Each recipient is matched with a mentor, with at least three mentoring sessions

• Visibility opportunities include:

  • Featured on the Wall of Fame

  • Social media promotion

  • Showcasing in relevant sustainability contexts

How to Apply

Step 1: Prepare Submission

• Written answers explaining the idea or startup

• Detailed budget showing planned use of funds

• Video pitch demonstrating the concept

Step 2: Application Review

• Evaluation by a committee of Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship staff and external experts

• Final decisions made in an evaluation meeting

• All applicants receive feedback to improve ideas and future submissions

Step 3: Post-Selection Requirements

• CVR applicants must meet ownership and company age criteria

• Recipients must participate in follow-up questionnaires over three years for program evaluation

Evaluation Criteria

• Sustainability and green impact of the idea

• Feasibility and clarity of the project plan

• Budget realism and appropriate use of funds

• Team composition and qualifications (students/recent graduates)

• Innovation potential and market relevance

Tips for Applicants

• Emphasize the environmental or social impact of your idea

• Prepare a clear, realistic budget linked to the grant amount

• Ensure your video pitch is concise and engaging

• Highlight team experience and recent academic credentials

• Follow all instructions for CVR and self-financing if applicable

FAQ

1. Who can apply for the Mikrolegat Kickstart Micro Grant?

Individuals or teams aged 18+, with at least 50% students or recent graduates, working on sustainable, green-focused ideas in Denmark.

2. How much funding is available?

Up to 25,000 DKK for ideas without a CVR and up to 50,000 DKK for startups with a CVR (≤12 months old, turnover <50,000 DKK).

3. What costs can the grant cover?

Eligible costs include prototypes, marketing, mentoring, workshops, idea protection, website development, and market clarification.

4. Are salaries or travel expenses covered?

No, salaries, travel, accommodation, electronics, and VAT are not eligible.

5. What mentoring support is provided?

Each recipient is assigned a mentor with at least three meetings, offering guidance and advice to refine ideas and accelerate development.

6. How is the application evaluated?

By an internal and external evaluation committee based on sustainability impact, feasibility, team composition, budget clarity, and innovation potential.

7. Is feedback provided if the application is unsuccessful?

Yes, all applicants receive constructive feedback to help improve future submissions and project development.

Conclusion

The Mikrolegat Kickstart Micro Grant Program empowers students, recent graduates, and emerging innovators to transform early-stage sustainable ideas into tangible projects or startups. With funding, mentorship, and visibility, the program strengthens Denmark’s green transition, supporting innovation that creates lasting environmental and social impact.

For more information, visit Mikrolegat.