APUS

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Purpose and details of the APUS program

The APUS program helps Danish SMEs bring their Unmanned Systems solutions to market by providing funding and expert support. Through testing, consultancy, and market readiness initiatives, the program accelerates the development of dual-use technologies for the defense and security industry, ensuring faster deployment and greater impact.

In collaboration with experienced business developers from Odense Robotics and CenSec, we tailor an acceleration program that takes your solution from development to market—quickly and efficiently.

Funding amount: Up to DKK 620,000, covering a maximum of 50% of the total project cost (applicants must co-finance with at least an equivalent amount in hours or funds).
Project duration: 6–18 months
Start date: January 1, 2025
Application process: Ongoing screening – with a strong focus on market impact and rapid implementation.

Who can apply? - the screening process

Danish SMEs with a technological solution within unmanned systems (drones – airborne, land-based, or maritime) can gain support to accelerate innovation and bring their solutions to market.

Several criteria will be evaluated to determine relevance for the project.

Read the screening criteria here (in Danish).