Startup Area

The Digital Tech Summit Startup Area brings together a diverse mix of innovative minds, driven entrepreneurs, and industry leaders at a dynamic Startup Area hosted by the Danish universities.

Whether you are looking to showcase an idea, explore new ventures, or connect with fast-growing teams, the Startup Community is the place for you, creating a space for innovation and collaboration. 

Activities

Meet the universities and their startups: Visit booths hosted by university startup hubs and discover how students and researchers turn their tech ideas into real businesses.

Panel discussions and talks: Attend captivating talks and panel discussions providing inspiration and practical advice to fuel your startup ambitions.

The Bright Idea 2026 Award: Attend the award ceremony hosted by the Otto Mønsted Foundation at the end of Day 1, celebrating top innovators and awarding over DKK 500,000 to this year's winners and finalists.

Why Attend as a Startup?

Startup Pitch Sessions
Get inspired as ambitious startups take the stage to present their groundbreaking technologies, commercial visions, and future solutions.

Please note: Applications to pitch for this year's event are now closed.

Get direct access to the industry
Participating in the summit puts you in the room with thousands of decision-makers, corporate buyers, and active investors. It is an ideal opportunity to pitch your solution, build brand awareness, and connect directly with potential clients and funders.

Join the startup community
Network and share experiences with fellow founders, university spinouts, and early-stage entrepreneurs. Exchange practical insights on scaling, discuss common challenges, and build valuable connections within the startup ecosystem.

Startup Program 2026

The program is updated continuously.

Wednesday, November 4

Nov 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
 
Thomas Riisgaard - CEO - DIREC
9:10 AM - 9:55 AM
 
Thomas Riisgaard - CEO - DIREC
Suzanne Lauritzen - CEO - Angella Invest
Anders Bo Pedersen - Angel Investor & Advisor - ABP Invest & Advisory
9:55 AM - 10:15 AM
 
Moderator: Camilla Gilbro - Head of Customer Engagement - DTU Science Park
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
 
Moderator: Mikkel Sørensen - CEO - DTU SkyFactory
Erik Balck Sørensen - CIO - EIFO
Marianne Thellersen - Koncerndirektør for Innovation og Entrepeneurship - DTU
Sofie Lindskov Hansen - Senior Scientific Manager - Novo Nordisk Fonden
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Moderator: Aleksandra Zaniewska - Head of AI Lab - BII
David Ventzel - General Partner - BII
Camilla Nørgaard Jensen - Chief Innovation Officer - Pioneer Centre for AI (P1)
Ana Andonovska - Founder - Even Founders
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
 
Eva Maria Rebrova - Co-founder and CEO - Yngvi Bio
Mikkel Kock Thinggard - Co-founder and CEO - Reformable
Moderator: Signe Trier Simonsen - Consultant
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Tekin Esen - Business Developer and Fintech Ambassador - Kitchen, Århus Universitet
Natasha Hougaard - Co-Founder - Skjoldet
Anders Sandholm - Founder and CEO - Retix
Christie H. Kristensen - Strategic Partnership Integrations Director - Danske Bank
Sarah Häger - CCO/CRO - Enable Banking
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
 
Moderator: Sine Lomholt - Head of Nordic Fintech Cente - Copenhagen Fintech
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
 
Nynne Budtz Christiansen - Development & Operations Manager - DTU Entrepenuership
Jens Friholm Nielsen - Senior Innovation Officer - DTU SkyLab
Dr. Neta Kela - Chief Consultant, Business Development - Københavns Universitet
Agyro (Iro) Nikiforou - Associate Professor - DTU Entrepeurship
Dorothea Georgiadou - Postdoc - DTU Entrepenuership
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
 
Jacob Lundberg - Incubation Manager - AAU
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
 
Jacob Lundberg - Incubation Manager - AAU
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
 
Nis Alstrup - Chairman of the board - Otto Mønsteds Fond

Thursday, November 5

Nov 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
 
Moderator: Morten Uglevig Andersen - General Manager - TUH SkyLab
Henrik Gaunsbæk - Innovationskonsulent - BETA Health
Jens Bøegh - Founder and consultant - Snowball
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
 
Peter Revsbech - CEO and partner - Ordbogen A/S and Odincore.ai
Anders Lemke-Holstein - Founder - OASE
Tue Oxenvad - Founder - Meningspunktet
Thomas Riisgaard - CEO - DIREC
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 
Marie Buss - Head of DR Verificerer and TV News at DR Nyheder - DR
Jeppe Nørregaard - Co-founder and CEO - InReality
Mads Vestergaard - Post.doc - RUC
Moderator: Jari Kickbusch - Research Communicator - ITU
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Pieter Palmers - Senior Venture Development Manager - IMEC
John Bell - CEO - High Tech XL
Ulrik Lie Ulvness - Venture Builder - Kongsberg Innovasjon
Moderator: Jacob Heiberg - Partnerships - Deep Tech Alliance
Pille-Riin Merits - Head of Incubation - Tartu Science Park
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Marcelina Dutkiewicz - CEO and Founder - EffencientyTactics
Camilla Nørgaard Jensen - Chief Innovation Officer - Pioneer Centre for AI (P1)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
Moderator: Mads Vad Kristensen - Innovationspartner - DTU SkyLab
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
 
Moderator: Bo Koch-Christensen - Eco-system Manager - KU Lighthouse
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
 
Asger Riis Rasmussen - Innovationskonsulent - DTU
Marie Louise Pollmann-Larsen - Team Lead - DTU SkyLab
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
 
Moderator: Nicholas Hawtin - Director - ODIN
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM
 
 

Contact information

Susanne Rydahl

Mail: susry@dtu.dk
Phone: +45 20697947