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Paint'R

In the European Union alone, more than 1.5 million paint buckets are discarded daily, constituting a disposal of 340 tons of single-use plastic that is incinerated each day. Starting from early 2023 (2025 in Denmark and Slovenia), manufacturers are obligated to cover the disposal costs of their packaging based on sustainability criteria. In Denmark, this translates to an estimated 15% fee on paint buckets. Furthermore, the conventional round shape of packaging has proven suboptimal for logistics and transportation. Beyond its environmental impact, the traditional paint bucket poses challenges for professional painters. These challenges encompass ergonomic issues during handling, such as the strain of lifting two buckets simultaneously, which exceeds recommended weight limits according to the Working Environment Authority. Painters also find themselves in awkward positions when pouring paint into a roller bucket for wall application. The demanding physical nature of the painting profession in Denmark results in accelerated fatigue and early retirement for painters. Additionally, issues like lid leakage due to dried paint and the use of fragile, porous plastic contribute to unexpected spills, particularly during abrupt vehicle stops. Our innovative solution involves a cardboard box housing two patent-pending plastic bags, each containing 5 liters of paint. This packaging not only enhances the workflow for professional painters but also reduces costs and lowers carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by approximately 65% per unit. The box's design facilitates easy and ergonomic transportation, allowing for a 45% increase in units per pallet. The box is opened, and one of the bags is inserted into a standard roller bucket used by painters. The bag effortlessly opens and seamlessly fits into the roller bucket, wrapping around the edges, and enabling the painter to begin work promptly. This functionality is made possible through an innovative patented design and specific plastic welding techniques.

Algiecel A/S

WHAT WE DO ALGIECEL is a BioSolutions company on a mission to deliver sustainable, high-quality ingredients at scale – meeting the growing global demand without pressuring our planet’s ecosystem. Harnessing nature’s own way and putting it to use at industrial scale, we grow microalgae using light and CO2 in modular photobioreactors. Our microalgae-based ingredients are rich in protein, omega-3 and bioactives. We are building a reliable, scalable source of marine nutrients for food, feed and cosmetic markets – without exploiting nature. WHY WE DO IT With the way we feed to world today, we are overexploiting planetary boundaries. There is a critical need for reliable partners who can translate innovation into industrial capacity for sustainable ingredients at scale. ALGIECEL exists to provide an alternative with low CO2, water and land use, to customers that want to decarbonize their value chain. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT 1.Ingredient Value: We offer premium-quality, microalgae-based ingredients with consistent functionality and full traceability—designed to meet the rigorous standards of modern supply chains. 2. Sustainability: Our production process minimizes CO₂ emissions, water use, and land footprint—replacing resource-intensive ingredients like fish oil and fish meal.. 3. Modular System: Our compact, modular photobioreactor system enables low-risk, flexible scaling with strong unit economics—making sustainable growth achievable, one module at a time.

mps-solutions

Independent Energy Strategist. mps-solutions is battling on the side of Danish energy consumers. Through extended knowledge and experience within the energymarkets I optimize energy strategies within companies securing a sharp risk management. On behalf of customers I do negotiations on electricity, natural gas and other energies.

Aprendio

Enabling high impact learning for the maritime and renewables front line. Aprendio will be the first platform for the maritime and renewable energy sectors focusing solely on connecting front line learners with creators of high impact and immersive high quality learning experiences. Seafarers and offshore staff are faced with high risk conditions in their jobs - typically at sea or on offshore installations. They need the best tools to keep their competences updated. Aprendio's mission is to utilize the most advanced digital learning technologies enabling enable first class training centers in delivering training and learning experiences anytime, anywhere on the globe.

Plastic Change

Plastic Change en dansk miljøorganisation med et ambitiøst internationalt sigte Vi arbejder hårdt med at knække den stigende kurve over plastikspild. Plastik er overalt – på land og til vands. Tre generationers forbrug af plastik har sat sine spor. Kun en lille del bliver genbrugt eller destrueret. Resten ligger i naturen i hundredvis af år. Vi arbejder for at reducere vores enorme plastikproduktion ved blandt andet at eliminere unødvendig engangsplastik fra vores produkter, ved at sætte bedre rammer for hvordan vi designer produkter til mere genbrug, og det plastik vi ikke kan genbruge, skal vi kunne genanvende. Vi arbejder både på politisk niveau, sammen med befolkningen, i samarbejde med innovationspartnere, på internationalt niveau, sammen med forskere og med at uddanne vores fremtidige generationer om problemet. Plastic Change består af et fast dedikeret team og en række uundværlige frivillige kræfter. Alle yder en stor, uvurderlig og professionel indsats for, at organisationen kan gennemføre sine ambitioner om at knække kurven for plastikproduktion og hermed plastikforurening.

Legacy Group ApS

Legacy Group is a company that makes social and environmental change possible. We help our clients to build their organizational legacy by drive sustainable change anywhere from implementation projects in small enterprises to Public Governance projects on a national level. We are currently running three projects within the company: Legacy Consult where we advise private companies and governmental institutions developing and realizing their sustainability potential. Legacy AI where we automize consulting services and make expensive consulting research cheaply available for SMEs through AI automation. Legacy School where we run the Legacy School Program, a program designed to help schools structure their teaching and help their students perform better in national tests.

Fauna Smart Technologies

🌿 Join Fauna Smart Technologies in shaping the 4th Agricultural Revolution! 🚀NOW is the time to make a difference and lead this revolution towards a better, healthier planet. At Fauna Smart Technologies, we are driven by a powerful mission - to create environmentally friendly and infinitely sustainable agro-ecosystems that benefit both consumers and our planet. 🌍 WHY US? We envision a world that embodies the values we hold dear—a world with the greenest possible agro-ecosystems, where nature thrives harmoniously. Join us to make this vision a reality! 🔬 WHAT WE DO? Our mission is to monitor agro-ecosystems intelligently, empowering beneficial fauna while keeping pathogenic fauna below the economic threshold. We understand the intricate web of species interactions and how to restore natural processes, going beyond traditional boundaries. At Fauna Smart Technologies, we strategically develop tools aligned with nature, promoting biodiversity and enabling intelligent plant communication. 🤝 WHO WE ARE? Our team consists of brilliant and accomplished scientists, with PhDs and expertise in crop protection science, food safety, food security, and environmental data. Led by our Founder and CEO, who brings nearly 20 years of research experience across Europe, bridging the gap between fundamental and applied science, Fauna Smart Technologies combines lifesciences with cutting-edge technologies. 💡 Want to know more? Reach out to us! Read more about Fauna Smart Technologies: https://faunasmarttechnologies.com/ 🌟 Furthermore, if you: • Embrace rebellion and challenge the status quo • Retain a childlike curiosity and thirst for knowledge • Possess the drive to elevate scientific findings to new heights Then you're in good company! 🎉 Join our cause and let's disrupt ecosystems together—the right way, without invasive species. 😉 Discover more about Fauna Smart Technologies and be part of the transformative journey! We are eager to get to know You! 🙂 FAUNA TEAM 🐞🍎

NovoDana

An environmental focus in Scandinavia is, for many companies, an ever-increasing parameter on which new suppliers are being assessed. At NovoDana, we have decided to meet this green trend head on, and give purchasers the possibility to intensify their sustainable engagement by selecting suppliers that favor a positive environmental impact.

Tepui Agentic Labs

Tepui Agentic Labs is Europe’s first AI-native agentic data platform , built in Denmark from the ground up on EU-sovereign infrastructure for mid-market businesses trapped on legacy systems. Most mid-market companies across Europe are sitting on years of valuable business data locked inside outdated databases, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems. They have no data team to fix it, and enterprise solutions are priced for companies ten times their size. The result: critical business decisions made on gut feel, manual reports that take days to assemble, and institutional knowledge trapped in files nobody dares to touch. Tepui solves this with three product lines. Datarcon modernises legacy data, extracting, cleaning, and transforming it into a modern analytics layer the business actually owns. Our Sovereign SaaS platform lets companies run AI-powered tools on EU infrastructure with no data leaving European soil ,fully compliant, fully controlled. And Tonin, our autonomous 24/7 AI agent, monitors the business continuously, triggers alerts, generates reports, and answers operational questions in plain language. Tonin is not a chatbot , it is an always-on intelligence layer that works while the team sleeps. A standout feature of our AI agents is the Consciousness Core , an integrated ethics layer ensuring responsible AI behaviour and compliance with the EU AI Act from inception. Every agent decision is traceable, auditable, and explainable by design. The platform is built on an enterprise-grade 7-layer security architecture, fully EU-sovereign with no data leaving European soil. We serve multiple industry verticals across Denmark hospitality (restaurant groups, hotels), construction (mid-market contractors), social housing (almene boligorganisationer), investment funds (PE, VC, family offices), food suppliers, automotive (parts distributors, dealer groups), and law firms with additional verticals in development. Every vertical has the same problem: years of data locked in systems that never talk to each other. Same core product, different industry configuration. We are pre-seed, incubated at ITU NextGen Incubator 2026, and actively pursuing first pilot clients in Denmark.-sovereign deployment on European infrastructure as standard. Made in Denmark. Built for Europe.

Perma Padel ApS

Perma Padel is on a mission to become a leading global racket sports brand and equipment manufacturer, defined by an unwavering commitment to premium performance, sustainability, and innovation. Perma Padel is the first to apply a novel industrial manufacturing process for padel rackets using 100% recyclable thermoplastic carbon fiber, unlocking a new era of performance, sustainability, and scalability. By moving from manual labor to precision automation, we slash manufacturing time significantly, while delivering a product that is twice as durable as the competition. Our Core Innovations Include: MonoFrame™: A supercar-inspired unibody design that removes the traditional hollow internal frame. This creates a stronger racket with a larger, more forgiving sweet spot. OmniCore™: High-grade foam from edge to edge. This eliminates dead zones, maximizes energy return, and significantly reduces vibration to lower the risk of injury. FutureFiber™: Our proprietary thermoplastic carbon fiber allows for a fully circular model. Unlike toxic epoxy-based rackets, our materials are 100% recyclable and enable zero-waste manufacturing. We have already secured a launch partnership with Denmark's biggest retailer and have an organic waitlist of over 700 players. We are currently finalizing product development for a Summer 2026 launch.

Groeningen

Transforming the future with green energy, Groeningen is your partner for a sustainable world. Founded in Copenhagen in 2021, we are pioneers in delivering turn-key renewable energy solutions tailored for industrial complexes, residential areas, and vacation destinations, alongside optimizing existing structures for energy efficiency. Our services extend across Renovation, Housing, and Utilities, with a particular focus on solar PV and battery storage solutions designed to have minimal visual impact on the surroundings. What sets us apart is our unique approach that combines cutting-edge technology with cost-effective strategies, ensuring that quality technology meets local needs and regulatory requirements. Our holistic renovation approach guarantees optimal outcomes for property owners, starting with a comprehensive assessment that covers energy solutions and property infrastructure, alongside financial and regulatory guidance. In the housing sector, our global expertise and a robust network of partners ensure the implementation of top-quality, innovative technologies that are both effective and compliant. Our utility services are dedicated to initiating, optimizing, and expanding green energy projects, emphasizing aesthetic integration alongside efficiency to enhance rather than intrude upon their environments. Groeningen is proud to develop and assist in funding renewable energy projects globally, working hand-in-hand with our network of producers, customers, governments, and NGOs. Our projects not only power communities with clean energy but also pave the way for a greener planet, reflecting our commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. As a reliable developer and servicing partner, Groeningen presents a ‘G&T Battery Solutions’ investable framework, that specializes in tailoring Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into distinctive renewable energy projects, co-locating it with green energy assets like PV solar. G&T Battery Solutions’ package covers energy storage, grid stabilization, arbitrage trading, and spans from financing, procurement, installation to full operation and remote support. Our BESS-as-a-service (PaaS) model allows customers to rent batteries for a manageable annual subscription fee, with zero upfront costs. Customers access BESS technology at no cost. Under the Battery Revenue Sharing Agreement, they annually repay loans and receive a share of the annual revenue, net financial costs. G&T Battery Solutions retains battery ownership until the loans are fully repaid. Groeningen has partnered with Twig Energy to combine Groeningen’s know-how with Twig’s automated software solutions to deliver projects with predictable success. This partnership operates on a revenue-sharing model, offering investors exceptional returns with greater guarantees.

Agoprene AS

Agoprene is a biotech startup based in Oslo and Copenhagen. Agoprene is developing furniture foam from biomass to help the furniture industry reduce their need for petrochemicals. ​ Globally, furniture foam, which is derived from petroleum, accounts for 105 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. One armchair for example, emits an average of 43 kg CO2e, almost half of which is due to furniture foam. ​ Agoprene's foam is completely free of petrochemicals. We believe finding planet-friendly alternatives isn’t a challenge; it’s an opportunity.

Stiesdal

Stiesdal is a young and fast-growing climate technology company. The main purpose of Stiesdal is to develop and commercialize technologies with high impact on climate change mitigation. This purpose is fundamentally rooted in a conviction that more needs to be done to avert catastrophic climate change. We take great pride in our work and in the fact that our solutions make a real difference on a global scale. Currently we have activities in Power-to-X hydrogen production, carbon capture and storage combined with green fuel production, floating offshore wind, and energy storage. We are equally ambitious when it comes to our company as a workplace. While our mission is critical and requires hard work, we want our work culture to be safe, sustainable, and rewarding. Simply put, we want our company to offer the best possible working environment.

Wise Home

Wise Home, founded in 2016, is a Danish tech start-up specializing in developing software for property administration. We position ourselves as a fresh entrant in a traditional industry, offering solutions that streamline operations and provide valuable insights into property management and utility usage. Additionally, we provide automated distribution statements. If you like to find clever solutions in complex domains, Wise Home is the perfect place for you. Our work culture is characterized by informality and kindness, fostering an atmosphere where every team member is engaged in meaningful and dynamic work. We are located in Ry, which is quickly reached from Aarhus, Skanderborg, and Silkeborg. Additionally, we offer remote work options.

Hansen & Ersbøll Agenda

Siden 2017 har Hansen & Ersbøll Agenda arbejdet med virksomheders og organisationers engagement med FN’s Verdensmål og den bæredygtige omstilling. Vores team tilbyder førende bæredygtighedsekspertise inden for forandringsledelse, agenda setting, interessentindragelse, fortalervirksomhed, PR, virksomhedspositionering, ledelseskommunikation og bæredygtighedsrapportering. Vi arbejder på alle niveauer fra sparringsmøder på ledelsesniveau til længerevarende implementeringsindsatser. Vi er ca. 10 ansatte