Requirements for energy research

The Vissing Foundation supports technical research focused on R&D of sustainable energy for everyone. The activities concerned must contribute to spreading the use of energy-efficient and sustainable energy technologies. Sustainable energy is one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are included in the development agenda up to 2030.

The Vissing Foundation also wishes to consider projects and start-ups that will be among those setting the agenda for the green energy supplies of the future.

If a grant is to be made, it is a prerequisite that the funds support the development of new energy technologies and/or the spread of knowledge of commercial potential in that connection.

Support will be given for trials and experiments, including the costs of equipment and prototypes. If applications are made for operation, operational expenses must be specified.

Recipients of support from the Foundation must be committed to preparing a brief progress report, not later than ten months after receiving the first instalment, and also when the scientific work is completed, describing the progress of the work compared with content of the application that was submitted. The progress report must not be longer than a maximum of one A4 page (3,000 keystrokes), stating the results achieved and giving a list of publications, if any.

The award of a grant is conditional on the applicant submitting a short abstract of maximum 200 words to the Foundation, stating the aims of the project. It must be formulated so that it can be understood by non-professionals. The abstract may be published by the Vissing Foundation on its website and through other media to show which projects the Vissing Foundation is supporting. In addition, we ask the applicant to give the name of a contact person who can provide further information if required by the Foundation.

Repeat applications
If a project or activity has already received support, but only for one year, and further support is needed, a repeat application may be submitted. The evaluation will be predominantly based on the progress report. The report should be as specific as possible. If the project is running late according to the time schedule, the applicant must explain why, and describe how the problems will be solved. The original project description (from the first grant) must be attached as an appendix.

Publications
If scientific work supported by the Vissing Foundation is published in printed form, the Foundation must be informed about it. It must also be mentioned in the published material that the project was carried out with the support of the Foundation.

Application
https://form.vissingfonden.dk/ansoegningsskema-energiforskning