Market exploration support: Innovation Camp Shanghai

Want to explore new innovation opportunities in the Chinese market?
Going global is key to growth—and personal relationships are crucial for success in China. That’s why Clean and Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) Shanghai are teaming up to give your SME the best start for innovation activities in China.

Receive DKK 40,000 for activities in China

Clean offers support of DKK 40.000 to SMEs Motivated to embark on innovation activities in China, by joining ICDK’s Innovation Camp in April 2026. The funding covers work hours related to Innovation Camp participation, such as preparation for, attendance in, and follow-up after the Innovation Camp. The Innovation Camp program will be tailored to attending SMEs by ICDK Shanghai.  

Combining the funding support from Clean with the Innovation Camp by ICDK allows you to dedicate necessary work hours to get the most benefit from the valuable physical engagements in China that can pave the way for future activities in China.

How to apply

Submit your application to become part of this exciting journey and develop your activities in China 

This funding is intended to support the following types of activities*:

• Market research and preparatory action for innovation activity in China.
• Building partnerships and relations in China 
• Meetings and engagements in China (Innovation Camp participation) 

*Please note that the funding is only for salary costs for Danish SMEs. Participation in ICDK’s Innovation Camp in April 2026 is a requirement for receiving the funding. Cost for Innovation Camp participation app: DKK 15.000. 

Requirements for application:

The applicant must be a Danish SME (1-249 employees) 

• Attendance in Innovation Camp Shanghai April 2026 
• The available funding grant is DKK 40.000. 
• The project/activity must be completed by July 31, 2026. 
• The SMEs activity must fall within Clean’s 5 focus areas. 

Evaluation criteria:

• Clear potential for innovation activities in China 
• Fit with Cleans priorities and focus areas  

Application deadline: 23rd of November 2025 

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the application deadline or funding pool is exhausted.

How to apply

Please fill in the online application form and attach the following 3 documents with your application: 

• De minimis declaration (In Danish) 

• Partner declaration (In Danish) 

• Budget template (In Danish) 

We encourage all interested SMEs to contact Clean before submitting the application. 

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