SPIR - Strategic Platforms for Innovations and Research
SPIR funds initiatives which seek to strengthen the link between strategic research and innovation and thereby promotes efficient knowledge dissemination and possibilities for fast application of new knowledge in connection with innovation in the private and public sectors.
The Danish Council for Strategic Research and The Danish Council for Technology and Innovation jointly support one Strategic Platform for Innovation and Research (SPIR) in 2012 within the theme:
- The Biobased Economy (approx. DKK 80 million)
The 2012 call has been announced (5 March 2012) and is available at "Calls" on this site.
Read more about the theme in the news of 9 February 2012
The overall application process
You can apply for a SPIR-grant based on the call text which is published on 5 March 2012. A two phased application process will then follow. In phase 1 the applications will be assessed by a programme commission, where upon some of the applicants will be invited to submit a final application.
Who can apply?
Phase 1: All Danish and foreign citizens. However, it is required that the supported research activities promote and strengthen Danish research.
Final applications: Applicants from phase 1 who are invited to submit a final application.
Furthermore there are a number of specific requirements for the applications. These requirements are described in more detail in the call or in the guidelines for final applications.
Current application deadline
- Phase 1 applications: Expired
- Final applications (Only invited final applications may be submitted): 10 September 2012
In the beginning of June 2012 the guidelines for completing the final applications will be published in the menu on the left. They will also be issued directly to the selected applicants.
Information meetings regarding application technique
Information meetings on SPIR will be hosted in Copenhagen and Aarhus in connection with other calls from the Danish Council for Strategic Research. These meetings will take place on the following dates:
In Copenhagen: 19 March (Programme Commission on Health, Food and Welfare).
In Aarhus: 21 March (Programme Commission on Sustainable Energy and Environment)
Watch the following page for announcements of the meetings:
