On the 22nd of May 2019 The Otto Moensted Foundation’s scientific innovation award "The Bright Idea" will be awarded for the first time. At this event, The Otto Moensted Foundation will recognize bright ideas from students and young researchers as well as their contributions to the development of Denmark’s trade and industry. In total, 350,000 DKK will be awarded to three bright ideas that demonstrate notable business potential.
The Otto Moensted Foundation will award three active researchers or research projects with DKK 200,000, DKK 100,000, and DKK 50,000 respectively. The prize money is to support the further development of each “Bright Idea”.
Candidates:
- Bachelor/Master´s students, PhD students, Postdocs and research teams.
- A bright idea with a great potential.
- Motivation to take the next step in the development of one's idea/project.
Process:
- The proposal must be submitted via the Otto Moensted Foundation’s application system, which can be found at www.omfonden.dk/ansoegning/ (website in Danish)
- Applications must include a recommendation from your affiliated institution/supervisor and your resumé. You must fill out the five descriptions in the application system.
- Deadline for submission: The 22 March 2019.
- The jury will be chaired by Bo Stærmose, which will select 3 winners to be awarded in the House of Industry, in Copenhagen on 22 May 2019.
Questions:
Any questions regarding the award, please contact: omf@omfonden.dk
Read more here:
The Bright Idea
Press release (in Danish)
The jury (in Danish)
www.omfonden.dk/ansoegning/ (website in Danish)