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.

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.

To apply for funding from the programme, please complete and submit this application form.

After you submit your application, the APUS steering committee will evaluate and get back to you.

Deadline:

We are announcing 3 application rounds in 2025.

The first application round has a deadline of March 31, 2025.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Gert Taul Pedersen at gertp@odenserobotics.dk.

• SMV erklæring ERKLÆRING OM SMV-STATUS
• De minimis erklæring Erklæring om de minimis (statsstøtte) – Danmarks Erhvervsfremmebestyrelse
• Partnererklæring Partnerskabserklæring

Questions?

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Gert Taul Pedersen at gertp@odenserobotics.dk.