Organic RDD stands for 'Organic Research, Development, and Demonstration Programme' and is a Danish research programme targeting organic food systems. It is coordinated by ICROFS in collaboration with GUDP (Green Development and Demonstration Programme).
GUDP (Green Development and Demonstration Programme) calls for applications for the Organic Research, Development, and Demonstration Programme, known as Organic RDD, through separate application rounds. The call for applications is carried out in collaboration with ICROFS (International Centre for Research in Organic Farming and Food Systems).
The GUDP Board, in accordance with the GUDP Act, seeks recommendations from the ICROFS Board regarding focus areas etc. in connection with specific organic research initiatives.
The projects aim to support innovative, business-oriented thinking in the Danish organic food industry through green transformation. They should promote both green and economic sustainability.
The Organic RDD 12 programme is open for applications, giving you the opportunity to apply for funding from a pool of 50.5 million DKK, offered by ICROFS in collaboration with GUDP.
The application deadline is 6 May 2026 at 12:00.
The International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems (ICROFS), in collaboration with the Green Development and Demonstration Programme (GUDP), is offering a pool of 50.5 million DKK under the 12th edition of the Organic RDD programme (Organic Research, Development and Demonstration Programme). The funds have been allocated to the Organic RDD programme as part of the political agreement on the distribution of the 2026 Danish Research Reserve.
The application procedure is partially digitalised in 2026
The application material for the Organic RDD 12 call has been changed. This means that the application must be submitted via an online platform, where part of the application is completed directly in the digital application module on the platform.
Access to the digital application module The call text, the guidelines, and Form A specify which parts of the application must be completed directly in the digital application module, and which parts must be uploaded to the online platform.
With a business MitID (Using a business MitID allows you to save your progress along the way.)
The link is only active during the period in which Organic RDD 12 is open. After the deadline on 6 May at 12:00, it will no longer be possible to access or upload material via the digital application module.
We encourage you to follow the guidelines closely when completing the application material.
FORM A - DRAFT VERSION: This version of the main application form is NOT the version to be submitted. It is for drafting purposes ONLY
Download the document templates here:
Follow updates on this page or under Research Funding and in the Grant Guide of the Danish Agricultural Agency.
Focus areas you can apply within
The Organic RDD 12 programme supports projects that conduct research and develop and/or demonstrate business-oriented innovation within the Danish organic food sector, while also delivering public goods that contribute to protecting the climate, environment, biodiversity, animal welfare, and to rural development. Projects must support both environmental and economic sustainability, and ICROFS and GUDP emphasise scientific quality, novelty, impact, and relevance.
Projects must be based on a food systems approach, meaning they should be holistic, interdisciplinary, and involve relevant stakeholders such as companies, farmers, and other value-chain actors.
The focus areas in ICROFS’ Research and Development Strategy form the basis for the Organic RDD 12 call. The six focus areas are:
Project applications may address selected topics within one or more of these focus areas.
Two types of projects can receive funding
Funding is available for both projects with a business plan (type 1 projects) and projects focusing solely on public goods (type 2 projects). For type 2 projects, you may find inspiration in the knowledge synthesis “The Contribution of Organic Farming to Public Goods”, available at icrofs.dk under Publications.
Online information meetings about Organic RDD 12
ICROFS will host two online information meetings in connection with the Organic RDD 12 call.
On 5 February, you can learn about the call, including the criteria used to assess project applications. At the 26 March meeting, the focus will be on the requirements for completing the application forms
Information meetings
5 February 2026, 13:00–15:00: Information about the Organic RDD 12 call
Go to registration
26 March 2026, 13:00–15:00: Information about the Organic RDD 12 application material
Go to registration
Recordings of the meetings will be available at icrofs.dk (Research Funding). You can also find recordings from the previous application round (Organic RDD 11).
If you are unable to participate in the online meetings and can gather more than 10 people, ICROFS may also offer a Q&A meeting regarding the application material.
Write to icrofs@icrofs.org if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
Get feedback on your project idea before submitting your application
You can receive feedback on your project idea by submitting a short description to the ICROFS Secretariat. It must be written using a template available at icrofs.dk (Research Funding). Send your project idea by email to icrofs@icrofs.org - the Secretariat will contact you within a week.
• Template – 2-page project description
Special advantages of the Organic RDD programme
Throughout the project period, projects receive:
If you have questions, contact:
Organic RDD Coordinator Malene Jakobsen Mobile: 2213 9578 malene.jakobsen@icrofs.org
or
Project Coordinator Merete Studnitz Mobile: 93 50 87 50 merete.studnitz@icrofs.org