Micro Grant Program for Young Entrepreneurs and Startups in Denmark

Deadline: 15-Nov-2026

The Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship offers the Micro Grant (Microlegat) to support young people in Denmark who are developing an idea and starting their own business. The grant provides non-repayable “soft funding” and includes feedback from an evaluation committee. The application deadline is 15-Nov-2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (Fonden for Entreprenørskab)

- Opportunity type: Grant (Micro Grant / Microlegat)

- Grant size: $1,000 to $10,000 (as stated in the editorial record)

- Micro Grant amount (DKK):

- Up to DKK 30,000 without a CVR number - Up to DKK 60,000 with a CVR number

- Eligible location(s): Latest Grants and Resources in Denmark

- Focus areas: Business & Industry, Individuals, Youth & Adolescents, Information Technology

- Application deadline: 15-Nov-2026 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Application frequency (general): Up to four times per year (March 15, May 15, September 15, November 15; 23.59 stated in the source)

About the Opportunity

The Micro Grant (Microlegat) is designed to help students and recent graduates develop an idea and move toward launching a business. It supports early-stage development activities that help take a prototype, product, or business closer to the market. Applicants submit a written application, a budget, and a short video pitch. Regardless of the outcome, applicants receive feedback from the evaluation committee. Funding and Benefits Financial support - The Micro Grant is not a loan and does not have to be repaid (“soft funding”). - Funding limits depend on whether the startup has a CVR number: - Up to DKK 30,000 without a CVR number - Up to DKK 60,000 with a CVR number Co-financing requirement - The Micro Grant requires 25% self-financing (co-financing). - The source indicates this requirement is explained further in the Frequently Asked Questions section (not included in the provided text). - For applications with a CVR number, the 25% co-financing must be included in the budget form, and the use of co-financing is not covered by Micro Grant rules on eligible expenses. Non-financial benefits - Feedback from the evaluation committee (for all applicants, whether funded or not).

- Exposure opportunities:

- Recipients are published on the Micro Grant Wall of Fame. - Recipients may be exposed on Micro Grant’s social media. - Recipients can be selected as a case in other contexts. Who Is Eligible? Eligible applicants

You can apply if you are:

- Students in higher education - Ph.D. students - Newly graduated within the last three months (as of the application deadline) Team and role requirements - Applicant (Co-founder 1) and at least half of the founding team must be students or recent graduates within the last 3 months. - Co-founder 1 must be at least 18 years old. - Non-students are allowed in the team, but the applicant (Co-founder 1) and at least half of the founding team must still meet the student/recent graduate requirement. Full-time study requirement - All students must be full-time students enrolled in a Danish educational institution (not just one semester). - Newly graduated must have been enrolled in full-time study in a Danish education institution (not just one semester). If applying with a CVR number (additional requirements) Applicants must also meet these conditions: - Co-founder 1 must be a co-founder of the company (in the CVR). - The CVR number must be created within the last 12 months. - The company/CVR number must not have had total turnover of more than DKK 50,000 in total. Prior Micro Grant applications - If your idea or startup previously applied for or received a Micro Grant, this must be stated in the application. How many grants can you receive for the same idea? - You can apply for and receive a total of two grants for the same idea:

- First: Micro Grant without a CVR number

- Second: Micro Grant with a CVR number

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The Micro Grant must be used for expenses that are necessary to: - develop, test, and qualify your prototype, product, or business, and - bring your idea closer to the market. The source provides examples of eligible expense categories, including: - Components for prototype development and packaging - Professional assistance to develop a prototype (physical or digital) - Pilot trials and testing of prototype(s) - Market research (including market analysis, SEO/GEO consulting, external assistance from a research agency, and focus groups) - UX development and testing - Payment solutions for websites - Patent application, trademark registration, or design protection - Consulting (e.g., accounting advice and legal advice on drafting ownership agreements) - Access to and rental of stands at industry-specific trade fairs important for development - 3D printer and filament (maximum 10% of the grant) - Paid software programs for advanced digital graphic product solutions

- AI Pro subscription (examples listed: Claude, ChatGPT Plus, GitHub Copilot, Figma AI)

AI-related expense limits (as stated)

- AI as a development tool: max 15% of the grant may be used for coding, design, testing, debugging, etc.

- AI as a product or service (final product): max 40% of the grant may be used for tokens, credits, or hardware for development and testing.

The source also notes:

- For additional cloud credits (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), applicants are expected to have explored startup packages with free cloud credits before applying for grant support for additional credits. - Hardware (computing power) may only be included if it is clearly necessary for development. What you cannot apply for The Micro Grant cannot be used for general operating expenses or expenses not directly related to developing the idea. The source lists examples of non-eligible expenses, including: - Establishment of an ApS (private limited company) - Payment of VAT/taxes - General accounting expenses - Office rent and office furnitu