Innovation district creates meeting space at TechBBQ
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.
Showcasing a mature and connected eco-system
TechBBQ takes place on August 26th and 27th. During the two-day tradeshow, visitors can meet several categories of district ecosystem actors at the Innovation District Copenhagen -booth. The district is already a leading European innovation hub, but 21 partners from academia, healthcare, business, finance and the public sector are now collaborating to improve conditions for innovators even further. The booth 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 reinforce Copenhagen’s position as a leading deep-tech hub in Europe and to attract talent, companies, investors and new collaborations to the district, by presenting the district through one shared platform.”: Annemarie Munk Riis, CEO, Innovation District Copenhagen.
An opportunity to meet investor-partners of the innovation district
Wednesday morning on the 26th features investors from partner-organisations. This will be an opportunity to meet representatives from EIFO (Denmark’s national investment fund), The Novo Nordisk Foundation, The incubator and accelerator programme BioInnovation Institute and The Biotech investors Lundbeck Foundation.
EIFO is the largest and most active venture investor in Denmark. Quantum and AI sit at the core of our deep-tech strategy, and we believe Innovation District Copenhagen is crucial to realize Denmark’s aspiration as frontrunner in this area. Bringing the ecosystem together is essential, and we look forward to engaging with deep-tech investors and innovators alike”: Jon Black Andersen, EIFO’s Director of Communications & Partnerships.
Ecosystem actors manning the booth
In the afternoon of the 26th, IDC ecosystem actors will man the stand. This is an opportunity to meet start-up communities 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
Start-ups from six district communities
Innovation District Copenhagen is home to five start-up communities and ten incubator and accellerator-programmes. On both tradeshow days, start-ups based in start-up communities Beta Health, BioInnovation Institute, DTU Skylab, UCPH Lighthouse, Quantum Denmark and Symbion will present their solutions.
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.
Strengthening the district’s international visibility
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 available within our ecosystem. IDC is a two-square-kilometre area in the heart of the Danish capital featuring two hospitals, three academic institutions, five start-up communities, ten incubator- and accelerator-programmes, 40,000 researchers, students and staff and 500+ start-ups within deep-tech. Especially life science, quantum tech and digital technologies.
