Apply to Spin-outs Denmark

Are you an entrepreneurial junior researcher with a project with a commercial potential? Do you want to create a company and commercialize your research results? Spin-outs Denmark could very well be a programme for you.

Can I apply?

You can apply to the programme if:

  • You are inventor or co-inventor of research results with commercial potential and impact
  • You are employed by one of the Danish universities.
  • You are qualified for a postdoc position.
  • Your application is endorsed and supported by your department.

What is the application process like?

The application process consists of both a written application (slide deck) and an oral pitch in front of a panel. You must demonstrate positive expressions of interest from a potential commercial partner, customer or investor. The application process is expected to last 1-2 months.

How to apply?

To apply, first get in touch with your university contact person listed below. They can answer questions related to the programme and support you in the application process.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

Jacob Ravnborg jar.cse@cbs.dk

IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)

Thomas Hørdam thoho@itu.dk

Roskilde University (RUC)

Rune Egedal Westergaard rew@ruc.dk

University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

Bo Nilsson nilsson@sdu.dk

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Jens Friholm jefrih@dtu.dk

University of Copenhagen (KU)

Anders Petersen anpe@adm.ku.dk

Aalborg University (AAU)

Jens Frede Rasmussen jfr@adm.aau.dk

Aarhus University (AU)

Mogens Fahlgren Andersen fahlgren@au.dk

Any questions?

Please get in touch if you have any questions left about the programme.