True excellence is never accidental – it is the result of dedication, precision, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. From Galileo to Marie Curie, Europe has a legacy of thinkers and innovators who dared to refine, question, and perfect their work.
To celebrate the power of European research and innovation in tackling today’s challenges, the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science launches two new awards: Into Change Award and Into Innovation Award. Both prizes celebrate excellence, impact, and European values across research and innovation.
Together, they are known as the Into Change Awards.
The Into Change Award has in 2025 been made possible through generous contributions from Novo Nordisk Foundation, Carlsberg Foundation, and Villum Foundation, part of the VELUX foundations. In parallel, the Into Innovation Award is made possible through the generous support of Innovation Fund Denmark.
Into Change Award
Into Change Award
The Into Change Award honours outstanding European research groups whose work drives scientific breakthroughs, strengthens society, and reflects core values like curiosity, collaboration, and openness.
Submissions for nominations open on 01 June 2025 and close on 01 August 2025 at 12:00 CET
Into Innovation Award
Into Innovation Award
The Into Innovation Award celebrates bold Danish innovators who transform knowledge into start-ups or scale-ups with real societal impact, advancing solutions to major challenges through curiosity, courage, and collaboration.
Submissions for nominations open on 01 June 2025 and close on 15 August 2025 at 12:00 CET
