Tuborgfondet

Name

Tuborgfondet

Legal name

Tuborgfondet

Website

https://tuborgfondet.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation / Youth Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Philanthropic foundation
• Youth grantmaking
• Civil society grants
• Youth empowerment
• Project funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Distribution: Tuborgfondet is a foundation that provides grants to support youth projects. The foundation distributes funds through two main programs: Drømmepuljen (up to 100,000 DKK, for applicants aged 16-30) and Projektstøtte (from 100,000 DKK, for organizations with project proposals). Typical project support grants are around 3 million DKK, with maximum support up to 10 million DKK for larger projects with broad youth reach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tuborgfondet is a Danish philanthropic foundation that distributes grants to support young people aged 16–30 and the organizations that work with them. Its two principal funding programs are Drømmepuljen (Dream Fund), which provides up to 100,000 DKK to individual youth applicants, and Projektstøtte (Project Support), which provides project grants starting at 100,000 DKK (typically around 3 million DKK, up to a maximum of 10 million DKK) to organizations running youth-focused initiatives in four strategic areas: Working Life, Democracy, Green Change, and Rhythmic Music.

Product overview

Tuborgfondet is a Danish foundation that provides funding programs for youth between 16-30 years old. The organization operates two main funding products: Drømmepuljen (Dream Fund) offering up to 100,000 DKK for individual or small group projects, and Projektstøtte (Project Support) for larger initiatives starting from 100,000 DKK. These are accessible through an online application system. The foundation focuses its grants on four strategic areas: Arbejdsliv (Working Life), Demokrati (Democracy), Grøn Forandring (Green Change), and Rytmisk Musik (Rhythmic Music).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drømmepuljen (Dream Fund) A grant program offering up to 100,000 DKK to individuals or small groups aged 16–30 in Denmark to pursue their dreams and projects across Tuborgfondet's four strategic areas: Working Life, Democracy, Green Change, and Rhythmic Music. Applications are submitted directly by youth through the online application portal.
• Projektstøtte (Project Support) Project funding for Danish organizations with grant amounts starting from 100,000 DKK, typically around 3 million DKK, and up to a maximum of 10 million DKK for larger projects with broad youth reach. Applicants submit a project proposal through the formal online application system for initiatives in the four strategic areas.
• Ansøgningssystem (Application System) Online application portal at ansogning.tuborgfondet.dk through which Danish youth and organizations submit grant applications for Drømmepuljen and Projektstøtte. Project ideas are reviewed weekly with feedback within one week, and full application processing takes up to three months.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of SheCanPlay participants report increased understanding of the music industry
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CarlsbergfondetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet is a department of Carlsbergfondet and follows Carlsbergfondet's practices. Carlsbergfondet appoints the grant committee (board) for Tuborgfondet, which consists of 3-7 members and leads Tuborgfondet. Tuborgfondet is regulated under § 11 in Carlsbergfondet's fundats.
• Kooperativt KøbenhavnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet supports Kooperativt København's initiatives including Fabrika Festival and KoopFabrika - a cooperative school and mentorship program for young community-oriented entrepreneurs. Fabrika Festival takes place October 29-30, 2026 at AFUK in Copenhagen, expecting around 2,000 participants over three years.
• Dansk Arkitektur Center (DAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet supports DAC Akademi 2026-2027-2028, which gathers young students and recent graduates from across the construction value chain. Three academies over three years with 75-100 participants each year. Focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration for green transition in construction.
• MakermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet has supported maker with 3.5 million DKK for the Ungesporet (youth track) in LITRA - a workshop environment of over 1,000 m² in Copenhagen's Jernbanebyen district, opening April 1, 2026.
• Even FoundersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet has supported Even Founders with 4 million DKK for their Startup School - a 12-week program helping young women develop business ideas. Over 300 women have completed the program.
• Rytmisk Musikkonservatorium (RMC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet supported SOUND - a growth house and incubation environment for young artistic entrepreneurs in the music industry. Three-year pilot project 2023-2026 with 230-300 young people expected to be directly affiliated. Grant of 4.56 million DKK.
• SheCanPlaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet has supported SheCanPlay since 2022 and continues partnership for four more years with a new grant of just over 9 million DKK. Program supports young women and gender minorities in finding their place in music, with 98% of participants reporting increased understanding of the music industry.
• Danmarks Naturfredningsforening / FLORmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet supports FLOR - a youth movement for wild nature and biodiversity, part of Danmarks Naturfredningsforening. Grant of nearly 4 million DKK to expand from 4 local communities (500 engaged youth) to 6 more study cities. FLOR started in summer 2023.
• Grønt Akademi consortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet supports the Green Academy (Grønt Akademi) - a collaboration between Danmarks Naturfredningsforening, Dyrenes Beskyttelse, and Rådet for Grøn Omstilling. Grant of approximately 3.5 million DKK for 3-year project period (2026-2029) to educate future green decision-makers among youth political parties.
• Ung i Bestyrelsen (Danske Kulturbestyrelser)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet supports Ung i Bestyrelsen with 900,000 DKK as part of a 3.3 million DKK total grant (with Nordea-fonden) to strengthen young people's access to cultural decision-making bodies.
• KlimabevægelsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet has supported Klimabevægelsen with 1.7 million DKK as part of a three-year effort (with VELUX FONDEN and KR Foundation) to build a more sustainable organization with 30 local groups.
• SOFTERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuborgfondet supports SOFTER with 2.3 million DKK for 1.5 years to engage young people, especially women and gender minorities, in workshops, conversations and educational programs about critical thinking around technology.
• Kitchen CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen Collective is a democratic food entrepreneur house in Copenhagen's Kødbyen, working since 2014 to create better conditions for food entrepreneurs through community, knowledge sharing, and democratic organization. Tuborgfondet supports related initiatives.
• TietgenfondenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of LITRA project with 3.4 million DKK for workshop and accessibility for young people and crafts.
• RealdaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of LITRA project with 1.5 million DKK for transformation of common areas and outdoor environments.
• Otto Mønsteds FondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of LITRA project with 1 million DKK for establishment of mezzanine and workshop.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Realdania: Danish philanthropic association funding built environment, green transition, and quality of life projects. Comparable as a co-funder with Tuborgfondet on the LITRA workshop project and other youth-facing community initiatives.
• Nordea-fonden: Large Danish corporate foundation funding health, education, and cultural projects across Denmark. Comparable as a Danish grantmaking foundation co-funding youth-related initiatives (e.g., Ung i Bestyrelsen with Tuborgfondet).
• Tietgenfonden: Danish commercial foundation funding education, culture, and entrepreneurship projects. Comparable as a co-funder with Tuborgfondet on LITRA and as a Danish grantmaker targeting similar youth and skills-development audiences.
• VELUX FONDEN: Danish enterprise foundation supporting research, education, culture, and sustainability. Comparable as a co-funder on Klimabevægelsen alongside Tuborgfondet, with overlapping youth/civil society focus.
• Det Obelske Familiefond: Danish philanthropic family foundation supporting civil society, culture, education and youth initiatives in Denmark. Comparable to Tuborgfondet in geography, mission scope, and grantmaking approach; specifically co-publishes on forankring/sustainability of foundation funding.
• KR Foundation: Denmark-based philanthropic foundation focused on climate and environment. Comparable as a co-funder on Klimabevægelsen with Tuborgfondet and in supporting youth-led environmental and civic engagement projects.
• Bikubenfonden: Danish independent foundation focused on arts, culture, and social engagement with strong youth and civil society programs. Comparable in Danish foundation size, grantmaking model, and emphasis on youth-driven social change.

Broad incumbents

• Carlsbergfondet: Tuborgfondet's parent foundation and one of Denmark's largest research-focused foundations. Comparable in governance link and Danish foundation scale, though its primary focus is scientific research rather than Tuborgfondet's youth civic agenda.
• Novo Nordisk Fonden: One of the world's largest enterprise foundations, primarily focused on health, sustainability, and education in Denmark. Comparable in Danish foundation scale and grantmaking capacity, though dominated by health/biomedical themes.
• A.P. Møller Fonden: Major Danish philanthropic foundation supporting education, research, culture, and social initiatives. Comparable as a large Danish grantmaker with overlapping beneficiary populations, though broader in thematic scope than Tuborgfondet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuborgfondet
• Instagraminstagram.com/tuborgfondet

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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