Location: Headquartered in Denmark
Mission: The Novo Nordisk Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and sustainability of people and society. It supports scientific, humanitarian, and social initiatives with a strong emphasis on medical research, public health, and life sciences innovation. The foundation plays a key role in advancing education, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building, particularly in areas related to diabetes and other chronic diseases, biotechnology, and sustainability.
The Foundation also owns a controlling interest in Novo Holdings, which manages investments in life science companies and generates financial returns to fund its philanthropic work.
Focus Areas:
- Biomedical and health science research
- Sustainability and climate-related solutions
- Public health and prevention
- Innovation in life sciences and biotech
- Education and capacity development
Approach: It blends strategic philanthropy with active ownership, reinvesting profits from its holdings into high-impact initiatives that align with its long-term societal goals.
