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Spin-outs Day: Creating the best conditions for research-based businesses

October 5, 2023

Spin-outs Denmark and the eight Danish Universities invite upcoming research-based companies and spinouts to ‘Spin-out Day’ 2023 on the 26th of October in Copenhagen.

The road to entrepreneurship for researchers has a lot of twits and turns, and sometimes one must ask for direction to get there.

‘Spin-out Day’ is an initiative created by Spin-outs Denmark and the eight Danish Universities. The will be packed with interactive talks and workshops, fostering engaging conversations and shared learning. By the end of the day, the hope is that the participants will see a clearer path towards their spin-out journey.

At the end of the day, please join us for a delightful networking session accompanied by bubbles and fingerfood.

What to expect from ‘Spin-outs Day’?

How to fund your spin-out
Where and how to find investors. Getting your funding strategy right. Setting up the best funding conditions for spin-outs.

How to set up your team
Finding potential co-founders, team members and setting the right board.

Spinning out as part of an academic career
Understanding the value of spinning out, and how it can benefit your research career.

How do you capture the attention from the outset
Learn how to network and increase your outreach activities. Create a compelling narrative to use in dialogue with potential investors, costumers etc.

See full program here.


Spin-outs Day 2023
When: 26th of October from 10.00-16.00
Where: Copenhagen Business School, specifically at Ovnhallen, Porcenlaenshaven 24A, Frederiksberg
Who should attend: Upcoming spin-outs (research-based companies), founders and co-founders, curious researchers with results of commercial potential, and the entire spin-out ecosystem.

Spin-outs Denmark is founded by Villum Foundation.

Spin-outs Denmark is a unique program that invests in researchers who create more impact by starting research-based companies.