Open Call: Future Manufacturers – February 2026

Future Manufacturers is here to empower Danish hardware startups ready to transform their innovative concepts and prototypes into production. We understand the challenges and complexities involved in transitioning from ideas to full-scale manufacturing.

Our mission is to guide you through the steps on this journey – from choice of materials and product refinement to developing sustainable business models, ensuring quality, managing suppliers, and navigating regulatory compliance. Future Manufacturers will cultivate a unique network of experienced advisors, mentors, and knowledge partners dedicated to help Danish startups realise their visions and move from prototype to a successful full-scale production.

Give wings to your innovative ideas with support from Future Manufacturers, and let’s create manufacturing for the future together.

Apply now

We ask you to complete our application form by answering all questions to assess if you and your startup are eligible for this program.

Application deadline

Deadline is 24 February 2026 at noon. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.

You will be notified whether you are accepted into the program on 4 March 2026.

The program activities will start in March, and on Monday, 23 March 2026 there will be a joint Kickoff Day in Odense.

If you have any questions regarding the application form or the program in general, feel free to contact us.

To apply for participation in Future Manufacturers, download and fill out the application form on the Future Manufacturers website.

What we are looking for?

• Your startup has developed a functional prototype
• You are willing to commit to the program with your time and focus
• You have an ambition to work with sustainability in your business model and/or in the production of your product(s)
• You are driven by learning and improving your professional and personal skills and competencies and extending your network
• Your startup has a Danish CVR number.

Application requirements and guidelines

You will find requirements etc. in the application form. You may fill out the form in Danish or English. 

Confidentiality

The information provided will be kept confidential and not shared with any third party outside the Future Manufacturers recruitment team.

Project partners

Future Manufacturers is a collaboration between MADE, DI Produktion and Industriens Fond.

For more information go to the Future Manufacturers website