The innovation networks offer access to a broad overview on the latest science results and innovation trends within their respective fields of expertise and they provide inspiration on for instance new tendencies on technology, product innovation and new innovation methods.

The innovation networks can also assist researchers in finding new partners for collaboration on smaller or larger science or innovation projects among private companies, other researchers, technological service providers and other partners – in Denmark and abroad.

The innovation networks each have their own technical or professional focus within trades like the food industry, the offshore sector, the service sector, marketing, etc. Each network operates on a national basis, but the networks are located all over DenmarkVINNVÄXT is a programme that takes the form of a competition for regions. The aim is to promote sustainable growth by developing internationally competitive research and innovation environments in specific growth fields. 

The winning regions will receive funding of up to SEK 10 million per year for a period of 10 years. The objective is that the winners will become internationally competitive in their respective fields within this period.

A prerequisite for the programme is the active participation of players from the private, public and research sectors and from the political sphere.

VINNVÄXT also comprises a number of support activities such as seminars, training/education, the exchange of experience and the extension of knowledge/research.