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UpFood

UpFood is a tech startup that develops sustainable solutions to up-cycle the food, that otherwise get wasted throughout the food value chain, into different value-added food ingredients.  Besides, we will also provide our low cost and efficient technologies to smallholder farmers, producing 80%  of food in the world but facing significant food loss challenges. Our patent pending solutions address UN SDGs 1, 2, 6, 7 and 12. We envision a successful business with huge impact in the world.

CPH Village

CPH Village is a Copenhagen based real estate start-up on a mission to create the best place to live for people and the planet through simple, communal living Our long-range vision is to export a new way of living to cities worldwide, and our goal for the next three years is to build and operate homes for 2.500 students. Our offices are located in our Villages on Refshaleøen and Vesterbro, and we work in the same kind of space as our residents live in. We are a young and action-oriented team in an exciting expansion phase as we are planning to quadruple our operations during the next year.

Nordsense

Nordsense is on a mission to make the world more sustainable through efficient waste, reuse, and recycling management. With an end-to-end solution based on IoT smart sensors, Nordsense provides the technology and data needed to transition to cost- and carbon efficient waste and resource operations.

Elysium Energy

Elysium Energy is building the AI-enabled platform that accelerates energy decentralization by unifying distributed energy resource (DER) projects with developers, capital, and expertise in a marketplace ecosystem. We're eliminating the fragmentation that kills 90% of DER projects by creating a single source of truth across the entire project lifecycle—from concept to operation. We have 5 active design partners across US, UK, and Indonesia, 2 pilot projects converting to paid customers, and have raised $150K SAFE from ERA plus $100K in non-dilutive grants. Our MVP is live and demonstrating 18% CAPEX reduction and 20% OPEX savings for energy projects. We're addressing a $16B software opportunity in the rapidly growing DER market.

Impact Business Modeling System™

We provide Impact Business Modeling System™. It is a startup methodology and coaching process for incubators, accelerators and investors to support their portfolio impact startups in making their sustainable impact measurable, operational, and profitable. We work with incubators, accelerators and VC funds globally, primarily in Europe, eg. Startup Wise Guys, Rockstart, Climentum Capital, Ideon Science Park, Climate Resilient Africa Fund and NEEW Ventures.

RE-ZIP

What is RE-ZIP RE-ZIP is a circular packaging concept offering circular packaging to more or less all players in the ecommerce industry. By circulating and hence reusing rather than using single-use packaging (even recycled) we save CO2 even the first time a packaging is reused. It works likes this RE-ZIP delivers the packaging to webshops who offer the sustainable packing solution to their customers at check-out for a minor fee (paid back via reward voucher upon returning the packaging). Upon receipt of the goods the customer folds the RE-ZIP packaging to a return format and return it at a Drop Point. The packaging is returned to the RE-ZIP warehouse for cleaning and re-circulation to the webshops. The RE-ZIP packaging can be circulated up to 10 times, but more importantly the packaging will begin saving CO2 Within the first or second use – depending on the type. RE-ZIP has developed a state-of-the-art backend system supporting the above process and are currently operating in Denmark, UK and Poland. Hence working at RE-ZIP will offer you in-person colleagues in Denmark and remote colleagues in before mentioned countries and more to come. Working at RE-ZIP Working from the Danish RE-ZIP HQ you will find a bunch of nice new co-workers who appreciate to work from the office most days, because the energy we create together is important for us. That does not mean that you have to be here all day every day. You will have flexible working hours to accommodate your daily life. The atmosphere in the office is laid back and rather than working solo on projects and tasks we gather and combine our skills. Send us your application to come join us in our mission to change e-commerce packaging for good.

NorthQ

Founded in Copenhagen, NorthQ is a leading-edge manufacturer and service provider of Energy Management devices. Based on extensive expertise with connected devices, we pioneer in retrofit meter reading solutions for the industrial and domestic sectors. Powered by innovation and effectiveness, both the hardware and the software of our cloud-based solutions are developed internally. This enables us to provide rapid development of tailor-made industrial metering and energy management solutions for a wide variety of business clients. Our mission is to deliver valuable business insights for energy, indoor climate and predictive maintenance, in order to inspire our customers to improve operational efficiency. In this way, we aim to help our customers use their resources more responsibly, towards their business, communities and the environment.

Fischer Lighting

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.

Swan Neck Bio

Swan Neck Bio partners with food and biotech companies of any size to scale, commercialize, and deploy their microorganisms. Our vision is a world where there are no constraints to progress for the biosolutions urgently needed by a growing population. Today, food and biotech companies with promising solutions looking to scale are held back by a slow testing phase and huge capital outlays. These unnecessary constraints cause too many businesses to fail before their time. We partner with you to help you trial, validate, and scale your microorganism from lab to 1,000L. This dramatically derisks your scaling process and accelerates your time-to-market. And its 10-100 times cheaper than existing solutions.

Antler Nordic

Apply to Antler Nordic to start your next company! As Europe's most active early-stage investor, we invest in the most driven founders working on groundbreaking ideas. No founder is too early for Antler. With a global platform and thriving community of 800+ portfolio companies, we support exceptional founders from day zero to greatness. Antler Nordic runs integrated offline/online residences in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

Copenhagen Energy Partners

Copenhagen Energy Partners is a forward-thinking startup developing sustainable emission reduction solutions. Our mission is to drive positive change in the energy landscape by developing innovative approaches to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability for businesses. With a dynamic and collaborative spirit, we are dedicated to exploring strategies that not only address environmental challenges but also contribute to the economic growth of our partners. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who are passionate about transforming the how companies work with sustainability and making a meaningful impact on the planet. At Copenhagen Energy Partners, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. We provide a platform for individuals who are driven by curiosity and a commitment to sustainability. By combining cutting-edge research, creative problem-solving, and strategic partnerships, we strive to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for businesses and communities alike. If you're motivated to be part of a company that's shaping the future of sustainable energy and eager to work alongside experts in the field, we invite you to join our team. Together, we'll drive positive change and create innovative solutions that will leave a lasting mark!

Nordic BioVentures

Nordic BioVentures is a venture creation studio in Copenhagen focusing on planetary health. We work at the intersection of innovation and biology. We consult 100+ life science startups and projects per year through our tailored innovation programs and work for leading universities, venture capital and global deeptech NGOs and foundations.

Aerial Tools ApS

Aerial Tools is a hardware and software startup that develops a heavy duty modular drone. The unmanned aircraft system will allow the user to extract data from multiple sensors, while facilitating the integration of ML & AI tools. Our primary target markets are the monitoring and inspection of the renewable energy and agriculture sectors. There, we can contribute towards a cleaner environment and more sustainable water use.

zeal aps

At zeal, we partner with businesses seeking to build profitable and sustainable business models, without compromising people, passion or planet. We are a small team of advisors working from home, the office, co-working spaces - when and where ever. We are dedicated to building healthy and thriving businesses for the greater good. We are passionate about sharing our findings and models in order to help everyone change the future of work for the better. We work with a win-win mindset of inclusion, collaboration, knowledge-sharing and generosity, and we expect the same from the people we work with.

United Nations Youth Association(UNYA) Denmark

UNYA Copenhagen is a volunteer-driven youth organization dedicated to empowering young people to engage with global challenges through the lens of the United Nations’ values and the Sustainable Development Goals. We create an inclusive platform where students and young professionals can learn, collaborate, and take action on issues like climate change, social inequality, peacebuilding, and innovation. We are addressing a clear and growing problem i.e. the disconnect between youth and global institutions. Many young people in Denmark care deeply about sustainability and justice but find it difficult to access meaningful opportunities to participate in international dialogue or contribute to real-world impact. This gap leaves motivated individuals without a channel to apply their energy, creativity, and ideas, while institutions miss out on fresh perspectives and engagement from the very generation that will inherit the future. UNYA Copenhagen bridges this divide by turning global ideals into local action. We organize interactive events, workshops, and panel discussions that make complex global topics accessible and relevant. Our activities are co-created by volunteers from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds who bring their own insights to the table. Through collaboration with universities, NGOs, and public institutions, we connect youth directly with experts and decision-makers, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and agency. What makes UNYA Copenhagen unique is our grassroots approach. We are not just an organization — we are a community that thrives on collective energy and creativity. Every project is designed by young people for young people, ensuring authenticity, inclusivity, and long-term motivation. Our strength lies in our diversity and the genuine commitment of our volunteers, who bring the UN’s global mission to life in a way that feels personal and actionable. The motivation behind UNYA Copenhagen is simple: we believe that youth engagement should not be limited to classrooms or conferences but should become a lived experience. We started this initiative because we wanted to make international dialogue tangible, local, and inspiring. Our team members share a passion for learning, community-building, and positive change — values that drive us to dedicate our time to building something meaningful together. Today, UNYA Copenhagen continues to grow as a platform where ideas turn into impact. We are seeking motivated individuals who want to gain experience in leadership, communication, and project management while contributing to a global cause. By joining The Hub’s Community Program, we hope to reach more passionate volunteers who want to be part of a dynamic network that connects Copenhagen’s youth with the world.