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Under the research and development programme “Grønt Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprojekt” (GUDP), there are several examples of projects funded that investigate AI-based solutions in agriculture. GUDP supports the development and demonstration of knowledge and technologies that can make the food sector of the future greener. The second application round in 2025 with a focus on reducing emissions and nitrogen is now open for applications.

Independent Research Fund Denmark supports AI research through a new funding call in 2025, with a focus on responsible and ethical use of AI. The initiative funds projects based on researchers' own ideas and promotes scientific progress across all fields. It aims to strengthen Denmark's position in AI by encouraging high-quality, independent research.

The Danish government's vision is that developing and using AI should always be citizen-centric. Danish companies must be globally competitive, and Denmark should be a world leader in using AI in the public sector. The strategic Approachsets up three guiding principles and initiate four new national initiatives for the usage and development of responsible AI.

This platform for developing and training language models will be established for Danish companies and authorities to freely access and use and further develop Danish language models for their own contexts. The initiative will be run under the auspices of the Danish Foundations Models – a collaboration between Aarhus University, the University of Southern Denmark, the University of Copenhagen and the Alexandra Institute on research-based development of language models.

The Danish government establish an interdisciplinary centre for research and advice on using AI in society. The centre will work closely with the Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence. The centre will serve as a single point of access to knowledge and advice on how authorities and companies can best use AI in practice and will also conduct independent research and practice-oriented evaluation and monitoring of generative AI.

Denmark has started collaborating with NVIDIA in 2024 to establish the centre for AI innovation that will host one of the world’s most powerful AI supercomputers (Gefion). Researchers from Denmark’s public and private sectors will gain access to a state-of-the-art supercomputer optimised for large-scale projects using AI as well as software platforms, training, and expertise (Novo Nordisk Foundation, 2024).

One of the key areas covered by the national strategy for digitalisation, "A strong, ethical, and responsible digital foundation", includes the objective of improving access to data.

As of January 2024, the FVU (Preparatory Adult Education) programme in Denmark includes new learning objectives on digital problem solving. The curriculum introduces basic concepts of generative AI, its uses, limitations, and practical applications in everyday life. It helps adults develop digital skills relevant to employment, education, and personal life.

The Act on Upper Secondary Education in Denmark mandates that students develop digital competencies across subjects, including AI-related skills, enabling them to critically assess digital content and participate effectively in digital communities.