AAU Super Proof of Concept
AAU Super Proof of Concept
The derisking before commercialization
The program is designed for technologies with significant commercial potential, scalable business opportunities, and a credible pathway towards licensing, company formation, or industrial implementation.
Unlike the traditional AAU Proof of Concept grant, AAU Super Proof of Concept focuses on later-stage technologies where technical feasibility has largely been demonstrated, and the primary challenge is reducing commercial, market, regulatory, and investment risks.
Up to DKK 1.5 million to accelerate commercialization
AAU Super Proof of Concept offers funding of up to DKK 1,500,000 over a period of 12 months to help researchers transform high-potential technologies into investment-ready opportunities. The program supports advanced technology maturation, market validation, IP development, business case refinement, and preparation for licensing, industrial partnerships, or spin-out formation. Reserved for innovations with significant scalability potential, all applications must be endorsed by an AAU Business Developer.
Next application deadline is October 29th 2026
If you are interested in applying, please make sure that you have read and meet the requirements. The expected dates for pitching your application are November 6th 2026 from 13:00 onwards.
Checklist
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Are you employed as a reseacher at Aalborg University?
AAU Super PoC is an internal grant at Aalborg University, available only to researchers employed by the university.
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Clarify rights and ownership of your project
Your project have to be owned 100% by Aalborg University and your Super PoC application has to be endorsed by an AAU Business Developer.
To do so, please contact the Business Developer at AAU INNOVATE who serves as your department’s point of contact no later than two weeks before the application deadline.
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Prepare the application
Use the application form to describe your problem, solution, technology, applications, market, business model, competitors, value proposition, intellectual property (if available), risks, project plan, milestones, budget, post‑project plan, and team.
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Submitting the application
Your final application must be submitted by your assigned Business Developer. The application must include the completed application form, a signed Declaration of Support, a clarified rights basis, the project budget, period, and milestones.
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Pitching your application
If your application passes the administrative screening, you will be invited to pitch it to the AAU Super PoC Panel. The format consists of a 15‑minute presentation followed by a 10‑minute Q&A.
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Decision and follow-up
All applications are ranked based on their score. Funding is awarded competitively.
Application forms
If you are interested in applying, you will find the required documents below.
Reach out to a Business Developer – Find your contact person hereDownload the AAU PoC Application Form hereDownload the template for a Declaration of Support hereWho Should Apply?
AAU Super Proof of Concept is designed for the most commercially promising innovations emerging from Aalborg University. The programme targets research teams that have moved beyond early feasibility and are ready to demonstrate commercial viability, market traction, and investment potential.
Applicants should typically have:
- A technology that has already achieved an initial proof of concept and demonstrated technical feasibility
- A clear and compelling value proposition addressing a significant industry or societal challenge
- Strong intellectual property potential and a defendable competitive position
- Evidence of market interest, customer demand, or industry engagement
- A highly scalable business opportunity with the potential to create substantial economic and societal impact
- A credible commercialization pathway towards: Spin-out creation, Licensing agreements, Strategic industry partnerships, Joint ventures or Industrial adoption at scale
- Ambitions to secure future external funding, attract investors, establish commercial partnerships, or create a new venture