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.

ContentAvenue is a SaaS company supplying original, ready to buy and professionally written articles for content-savvy companies and start-ups. Our platform helps companies find and post great content instantly by removing the time and costs for sourcing new trends, finding and hiring industry experts, and writing SEO-friendly content. Our platform showcases searchable unique and authority written content backed by science for companies who wish to maintain their authority and attract customers by providing enlightening and meaningful content.

About HPNow At HPNow (www.hpnow.eu) we are disrupting the multi-billion hydrogen peroxide industry and supply chain through breakthrough innovations and products enabling safe and green generation directly at the point of use. We are the first and only company worldwide to offer commercial on-site, on-demand hydrogen peroxide generation technology solutions across multiple markets and applications. By doing so, we contribute to advancing global climate and environment objectives while providing a strong positive impact on the bottom line of our customers.

Making CFO's better by offering a fast and cloud based Consolidation solution. Konsolidator® streamlines the financial consolidation and reporting process which enables the finance department to deliver data at a higher strategic level. Customers vary from small size, privately owned companies to large listed corporations - all with the same goal: To simplify the consolidation process and get a "best-of-breed" tool. Konsolidator® is a cloud-based, best-of-breed, SaaS consolidation and reporting tool that standardizes and streamlines the consolidation process through simple innovative functionality.

Real estate and the urban environment have a profound impact on all of us We spend 90% of our lives inside buildings. And by 2050 almost 70% of us will live in cities. The built environment enables life, community and culture. But at the same time, it fosters loneliness and health issues. It counts for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions. It is the biggest living expense for most people. And nowhere is growing inequality more visible than in how we live. To overcome the challenges of population growth, climate change, growing inequality and social unrest, we need to move to a more conscious and responsible version of capitalism. A version that is market-based, but with equal priority for all stakeholders and with long-lasting impact. We are a European real estate company setting out to develop urban communities with inclusivity, liveability and sustainability at its core. We do not have all the answers yet, but we aspire to join forces with likeminded investors and partners – we are a team with the motivation, experience and ambition to be a pathfinder on this journey. We are Home.Earth

Hvem er AirvitaHos Airvita, arbejder og tror vi på at forbedre livskvaliteten for mennesker der hvor de lever, lærer, arbejder og leger. Vores intelligente luftrensere leverer ikke blot ren luft, men forøget livskvalitet.Vi renser ikke blot luften, men bringer effekten af 16.000 træer ind i dit rum. Verdens mest avancerede luftrenser løsning, der producerer den reneste luft inden for det korteste tidsrum.

We`ve been organising Startup Weekends in Copenhagen for 4 years, educating and inspiring hundreds of people to become entrepreneurs. We were lucky to see it from the first row how #CPHSW helped people get into the entrepreneur mindset and to try new challenges. We always believed that one of strongest forces were the network of people you created during those crazy weekends. This is why we created Startup Weekend Mega: The biggest Startup Weekend ever organised in Europe.  We´re an awesome group of volunteers coming from a wide variety of backgrounds. All of us have their own stories about how we ended up joining the #CPHSW family.  We are proud that we`re 100% voluntarily run organisation and that we created a culture where everybody feels safe to experiment and make their own decisions. And we`re always there to support each other outside Startup Weekends.  We think being part of the organiser family is an excellent opportunity to try out craziest ideas in your field. A playground where we can have a lot of fun and learn a ton. After years of experimentation now we`re organising our biggest event, Startup Weekend Mega, and we would like to involve new people on this journey. If this makes you excited then please feel free to reach out copenhagen@startupweekend.org  or directly at the job posts. Fun guaranteed!;)

We’re a biotechnology company creating something new, valuable and useful from what otherwise would be trash. In a circular business model we upcycle food waste into alternative biodegradable materials as a supplier internationally and in DK. In this way we solve a waste management problem. Our unique storytelling and sensuous tactility in Apple Leather really makes an impact with users.  Work for us is also play and we really enjoy ourselves when we’re together making things happen. We love mistakes and in the lab you discover something new every day. There’s always an idea you can follow through and test on.  We all have very different competencies but contribute equally in unique ways to the team research. Weekly workshops with Skylab Ignite and Stardust at DTU are where we grow together. We’re also making brainstorming jam sessions after work. You can look forward to chill music and nights out on the weekends.

YourLocal er drevet af visionen om at blive den førende platform for bekæmpelse af forretningers madspild på verdensplan. Vi vil bekæmpe madspild globalt ved at sætte ind lokalt. På godt et år har vi fået mere end 500 butikker og 130.000 brugere ombord i Danmark, som hver dag via YourLocal-appen er med til at reducere madspild i Danmark. Vores næste store mål er det tyske marked.

Who is Syngja?Syngja is a Danish manufacturer of premium, functional beverages enriched with 1% cricket. We promote insects’ capacity to accelerate the global sustainable transition through accessible, natural & pleasurable juice products. BUGS'N SHOTAs the only fruits & greens beverage in the world, our shots all contain natural Vitamin B12 from crickets. This energizing nutrient is already in high demand (& will continue to grow) amongst the increasing population of flexitarians/vegetarians.  Syngja is a small, dedicated team, only 2 years old. Our broad experiences encompass multiple & diverse fields, from microbiology to brand & communication, and from legal expertise to functional food ingredients.We are situated at office hub DARE2Mansion, part of Singularity University, in Copenhagen,  brimming with similar-minded young companies in tech, food & social entrepreneurship.

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.

Fischer Lighting is a sustainable front-runner who has developed a unique circular business model where waste is transformed into new beautiful lamps that make buildings more sustainable and people healthier. In 2023, Fischer Lighting saved more than 53 tons of discarded lamps from being thrown away, and with the concepts ReUse, ReDesign, and ReCreate, unique lighting solutions are created in a beautiful and industrial design that meets all the requirements of a new lighting fixture. In addition to environmental sustainability, social sustainability is also an important part of the concept. Therefore, all the old lamps are separated and assembled by people on the edge of the labor market in Denmark. At the same time, the lamps are equipped with the latest technology, which, among other things, enables circadian lighting, which can stimulate the production of hormones in our body and create better well-being for people in buildings.

Sortedam Ventures is supporting ambitious founders with technical expertise, capital and execution power. We are a group of experienced technical co-founders and investors who have built startups from A-Z in industries such as Energy, Maritime, Health, Data Infrastructure, Market Research, and more. We help accelerate your startup's growth by providing leadership, drive innovation, manage technical projects, streamlining development process and align technology with business objectives. We reduce the risk of making wrong technical choices, being slow to market, creating unnecessary technical debt and hiring the wrong people. We provides flexible investment models without compromising your equity or financial flexibility. We are your technical co-founder.

At Rejoose, we believe traditional business transactions lack transparency when it comes to their environmental impact. In essence, they leave a hidden cost – carbon emissions – unaccounted for. This creates several challenges for companies: Blind spots in sustainability: Without knowing the carbon footprint of each transaction, setting and tracking progress towards emissions reduction goals becomes a guessing game. Informed decision-making hurdles: Sustainable choices often involve trade-offs. Without clear data, prioritizing actions to optimize environmental impact becomes difficult. Stakeholder engagement struggles: Customers and investors demand environmental accountability. Traditional invoicing offers no way to showcase your commitment with concrete data. Compliance concerns: Regulations around carbon reporting are tightening. Ignoring transparency can lead to penalties and missed opportunities. This is where Rejoose e/voice steps in. We seamlessly integrate carbon emission data directly into your invoicing process. Think of it as transforming financial transactions into powerful sustainability statements. Every transaction now carries valuable insights into your environmental footprint, empowering you to: Pinpoint and tackle emission hotspots: Identify areas in your supply chain and operations where emissions are highest, allowing you to prioritize improvement efforts. Tell your sustainability story: Communicate your commitment to a greener future with transparent, data-driven reports that resonate with stakeholders. Make a real difference: Take informed actions that minimize your environmental impact, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. At Rejoose, we believe transparency is key to sustainable business practices. Let e/voice be your guide to unlocking valuable insights and taking concrete steps towards a greener future.

GreenWeb. is the first data-driven calculation engine for estimating the climate impact of websites. Using comprehensive data scopes involving website traffic, energy intensity of web data and real-time carbon intensity of the electricity grid, GreenWeb. offers members to climate neutralize their web solutions and actively assist in reducing the footprint of the site.