We contribute to a democratic and sustainable society

Social initiatives

We want to contribute to rethinking and developing social initiatives to support the inclusion of more people in society’s communities.

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An ocean in balance

We aim to contribute to a healthy marine environment capable of withstanding climate change.

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Human and social science research and culture

We aim to contribute to new knowledge about people, culture and society to strengthen democracy and sustainability.

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Transitions and changes during the adult life

We aim to contribute to society’s understanding of transitions and changes during the adult life, especially after the age of 50+.

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New research project aims to improve the well-being of dementia patients with music

15 April 2024

New research helps seniors with better dental care

11 April 2024

Research project to uncover how wastewater metals from production platforms affect the marine environment

9 April 2024

New app helps citizens in vulnerable positions to be more empowered and embrace new communities

9 April 2024

Yearbook 2023 - impactful stories about making a difference

23 January 2024

Strong collaboration between research and practice in new grants from VELUX FONDEN: From constructive climate journalism to homeless initiative

20 November 2023

We support

Grants distributed by grant area - 2024

Projects

Organ sparing surgery vs. standard resection for early stage colon cancer in elderly frail patients

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DKK 2.2m

Developing and implementation of towing device for the planes

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DKK 175,000

Villain Days 2024

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DKK 125,000

Anniversary Project 70i30

An ocean in balance

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DKK 73m

Algorithms, Data and Democracy - ADD

Human and social science research and culture

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DKK 33m

Create together: From Grey Housing Associations to Green Housing Communities

Interdisciplinary Research Practice - Collaborating to Address Societal Challenges

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DKK 6.4m

Extraordinary grant for Ukraine - Elderly Ukrainian Refugees in Denmark

Transitions and changes during the adult life

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DKK 5.0m

Contribution to a democratic and sustainable society

VELUX FONDEN’s 2030 strategy addresses a wide range of significant societal challenges and opportunities influencing democracy and sustainability in the Danish society.

The founder and the history

It started with a good idea.

His father was a clergyman, and money was tight. However, KR possessed drive, ideas and ambitions that led him first to Sorø Academy and then to Technical University of Denmark (now DTU), where he graduated as an engineer in 1932.

We contribute to a democratic and sustainable society

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Social initiatives

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An ocean in balance

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Human and social science research and culture

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Transitions and changes during the adult life

Total number of projects

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News

Yearbook 2024: Gain insight into our contributions to society

Laureats of the Daylight Award 2024

New fish atlas to provide an overview of saltwater fish in Denmark

New research project aims to improve the well-being of dementia patients with music

New research helps seniors with better dental care

Research project to uncover how wastewater metals from production platforms affect the marine environment

New app helps citizens in vulnerable positions to be more empowered and embrace new communities

Yearbook 2023 - impactful stories about making a difference

Strong collaboration between research and practice in new grants from VELUX FONDEN: From constructive climate journalism to homeless initiative

We support

Foundations grants per year

Grants distributed by grant area - 2024

Projects

Organ sparing surgery vs. standard resection for early stage colon cancer in elderly frail patients

Developing and implementation of towing device for the planes

Villain Days 2024

Anniversary Project 70i30

Algorithms, Data and Democracy - ADD

Create together: From Grey Housing Associations to Green Housing Communities

Extraordinary grant for Ukraine - Elderly Ukrainian Refugees in Denmark

Contribution to a democratic and sustainable society

The founder and the history

It started with a good idea.