For the first time, Innovation District Copenhagen (IDC) will participate in TechBBQ, one of the Nordic region’s largest technology and startup events.
IDC’s presence marks an important step in positioning Copenhagen as a leading European destination for deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
TechBBQ takes place on 26–27 August. During the two-day event, visitors can meet representatives from across the district’s ecosystem at the Innovation District Copenhagen stand.
The district is already a leading European innovation hub, but 21 partners from academia, healthcare, business, finance and the public sector are now working together to further improve the conditions for innovators.
The stand will showcase a mature and connected innovation ecosystem where startups, scale-ups and established companies can collaborate, access world-class research, attract investment and grow internationally.
TechBBQ gives us a unique opportunity to position Innovation District Copenhagen internationally. Together, our partners represent one of Europe’s strongest concentrations of deep-tech research, entrepreneurship and innovation. Our ambition is to strengthen Copenhagen’s position as a leading deep-tech hub in Europe and attract talent, companies, investors and new collaborations to the district by presenting the ecosystem through one shared platform.
Annemarie Munk Riis, CEO, Innovation District Copenhagen
On the morning of 26 August, investors from IDC partner organisations will be present at the stand. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet representatives from EIFO, Denmark’s national investment fund; The Novo Nordisk Foundation; BioInnovation Institute, the incubator and accelerator; and Lundbeck Foundation, a major biotech investor.
“EIFO is Denmark’s largest and most active venture investor. Quantum and AI are at the core of our deep-tech strategy, and we believe Innovation District Copenhagen is crucial to realising Denmark’s ambition to become a frontrunner in these areas. Bringing the ecosystem together is essential, and we look forward to engaging with deep-tech investors and innovators alike.”
Jon Black Andersen, Director of Communications & Partnerships, EIFO
In the afternoon, representatives from IDC’s startup communities will take over the stand, offering visitors the opportunity to meet Beta Health, BioInnovation Institute, DTU Skylab, UCPH Lighthouse, Quantum Denmark and Symbion.
DTU Skylab has a long track record of helping students and researchers turn technology and research into startups and solutions that create real value for society. At TechBBQ, we look forward to connecting DTU’s deep-tech startups with investors, customers and partners who can help accelerate their journey, while strengthening the collaborative innovation ecosystem through Innovation District Copenhagen.
Peter Munkebo Hussmann, Chief Administration Officer, DTU Skylab
On both days of the event, startups based in Beta Health, BioInnovation Institute, DTU Skylab, UCPH Lighthouse, Quantum Denmark and Symbion will showcase their solutions at the stand.
“As a deep-tech startup advancing quantum-AI applications for healthcare and life sciences, Quantum Denmark has been instrumental in helping us connect with the right partners, customers and innovation ecosystem. By leveraging the secure execution platform developed within the QAILinks group, we are enabling trusted deployment of next-generation AI and quantum technologies for regulated industries. TechBBQ is an excellent opportunity to engage with investors, collaborators and customers who share this vision.”
Ali Daraeizadeh, MD, Co-Founder & Managing Director, QAILinks
Innovation District Copenhagen’s participation at TechBBQ is part of a broader effort to strengthen the district’s international visibility and make it easier for companies, investors and entrepreneurs to discover the opportunities within its ecosystem.
IDC covers a two-square-kilometre area in the heart of the Danish capital and brings together two hospitals, three academic institutions, five startup communities, ten incubator and accelerator programmes, 40,000 researchers, students and staff, and more than 500 deep-tech startups. The district’s key strengths include life sciences, quantum technology and digital technologies.
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Jes Andersen
