Danish Development Research Network (DDRN) is a non-governmental organization comprising individual and institutional members based in any country. Membership is open to researchers, students, aid practitioners, consultants, private and public entities and others who are involved in the generation, communication and application of knowledge to support sustainable development in the Global South countries. There is a wide gap between North and South in research as a resource for development. According to the UNESCO Science Report 2015, low income countries had 121 researchers per 1 mill. inhabitants, as opposed to high income countries with 3,814 researchers per 1 mill. inhabitants in 2013. During the same year, 1,363,074 scientific articles were published by researchers in OECD member states, as compared to only 3,909 articles by researchers in low income countries. Global challenges call for joint research to retrieve and combine data across North-South divides. The mutual interests between South and North researchers in exploring global solutions set agendas for research beyond conventional development studies. The emphasis in Denmark on innovation holds a potential for a broad engagement with South countries towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Research by South researchers working in Denmark provides knowledge resources for South-North public and private partnerships.

TaCtrl.ai is a Norwegian technology company that develops advanced software for the transport and logistics industry. Our cloud-based SaaS platform is designed to optimize and simplify administration in modern transport companies. It is used today both in Norway and internationally. The system streamlines workflows across the entire organization and manages all key administrative processes related to, for example, shift planning, working hours, payroll data, and driving and rest time. Everything is based on real-time data and gathered in one place, giving drivers, administrators, and management an easier workday. Our team has extensive experience in both transport and technology, and deep knowledge of the processes, opportunities, and challenges within the industry. This is also the foundation for how we work: closely together with our customers—through development, delivery, and everyday operations. The result is user-friendly solutions that provide full control over company operations. TaCtrl.ai – a new standard for transport administration.

At HeyCompanion, we’re transforming the way people interact with streaming content. Viewers today constantly reach for their phones while watching TV — 86% use a second screen, and 69% say they want instant answers about what they see. Every time they leave to search, streaming platforms lose attention, data, and potential revenue. We solve this by turning distraction into engagement. HeyCompanion is an AI-powered discovery layer that lets viewers instantly explore and act on what’s on-screen — actors, outfits, locations, and products — all in real time, without leaving the story. Our technology bridges the gap between attention and discovery, giving viewers interactive context while helping streaming platforms reduce churn, increase retention, and unlock new commerce opportunities. By analyzing what people watch and what they discover, we generate unique behavioral insights that help platforms understand audience intent — something traditional analytics can’t capture.

SKJOLDET is flipping the script on digital fraud. Instead of reacting too late, we proactively detect and disrupt fraud in real time – keeping businesses and individuals one step ahead. Our browser extension protects almost 20,000 users for free while generating unique, anonymized fraud intelligence. That we sell to various industries to disrupt fraud. We’ve already scanned 55M+ sites, issued 60,000+ proactive warnings, and cover ~90% of fraud in Denmark. This real-time, user-side data powers actionable insights for telcos, banks, and cybersecurity companies – helping them cut fraud losses, reduce chargebacks, and strengthen customer trust. With unique data, proven traction, and a growing team of AI and cybersecurity experts, SKJOLDET is building the future defense against digital fraud – locally, faster, and smarter.

🔹 Shaping the Future of Sustainable Supply Chains 🔹 At EVEWAVE, we are reimagining the future of global logistics with a clear mission: to create a zero-waste and transparent logistic system, that delivers measurable impact. We are tackling the critical challenge of packaging waste in logistics, providing innovative solutions that help businesses adapt to the rapidly changing sustainability landscape. Our patented, data-driven rental packaging solution is designed to streamline international supply chains, optimise efficiency, and reduce waste—while ensuring full control and transparency. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we’re not just improving logistics, but transforming the entire supply chain ecosystem for a more sustainable future. We're passionate about helping companies across industries navigate and thrive within the evolving sustainability policies. Join us in reshaping the future of packaging and logistics—where sustainability, innovation, and transparency meet. 🌎

Angry Camel AB is a Swedish-based food technology company specializing in plant-based protein development for industrial applications. Our flagship innovation, ChickBumin®, is a high-performance chickpea protein powder engineered to replace egg white and albumin in large-scale food production. Designed with functionality, cost-efficiency, and clean-label compliance in mind, ChickBumin® supports emulsification, foaming, and binding — without allergens, GMOs, or synthetic additives.

MovoGo is developing a high-speed, AI-powered rental platform for contractors who need heavy equipment - fast. We’re solving the chaos of fragmented rentals with instant booking, dynamic pricing, and real-time availability. Think Uber meets Airbnb, built for construction. The What: what are you solving? The €35B+ equipment rental industry is stuck in the past. Contractors waste hours calling rental houses, chasing quotes, and juggling delays. Meanwhile, suppliers sit on underutilized machines and outdated booking systems. It’s fragmented, analog, and slow - killing time, budgets, and margins across the board. This isn’t a niche problem. It affects tens of thousands of businesses, every single day. The How: How MovoGo solves this We’re building the infrastructure layer for machine rentals, not just another marketplace. Contractors get real-time availability, instant booking, and transparent pricing. Rental houses get automated fleet management, AI-driven pricing, and higher utilization. The platform controls pricing logic within supplier-defined ranges eliminating race-to-the-bottom chaos and creating a unified user experience. We’ve validated the problem, mapped the tech stack, built brand and design assets, and have multiple rental houses ready for onboarding. Now we need the right CTO to bring it to life. Fast. The Why: Why we’re doing this We’ve built companies before. We’ve scaled. We’ve seen how clunky, offline workflows bleed time and value especially in construction. But this one stuck with us. The inefficiency was everywhere. Nobody had built a true platform that just works. No AI. No instant rentals. Just friction. So we said screw it. Let’s build it ourselves and flip the industry.

Skilteplanen.dk er en platform til professionel udarbejdelse af skilteplaner for vejarbejde, anlægsprojekter, events og alle andre ting der kræver en skilteplan. Skilteplanen.dk har et intuitivt, kortbaseret løsning, der optimerer måden, hvorpå entreprenører, rådgivere og myndigheder planlægger og dokumenterer midlertidige trafikplaner. Vores mission er at gøre skilteplanlægning nemt og simpelt - og så til en god pris. Med vores brugervenlige træk-og-slip interface kan selv komplekse skilteplaner udarbejdes på minutter i stedet for timer, hvilket sparer værdifuld tid og ressourcer for vores kunder. Skilteplanen.dk tilbyder et komplet bibliotek af danske færdselstavler, projektstyringsmuligheder og nemme eksportfunktioner.

Our private investment firm focuses on acquiring established, profitable companies with strong operational foundations and a legacy of success. Many business owners face the challenge of succession planning, struggling to find a buyer who will not only preserve what they’ve built but also drive continued growth. We solve this problem by providing a seamless transition that safeguards the company’s core values, employees, and long-term vision. We take a highly selective approach, partnering with visionary leaders who care about their company’s future. By deploying capital, strategic resources, and operational expertise, we unlock untapped potential, ensuring sustainable growth and enduring value under new ownership. Our goal is to create long-term prosperity for the businesses we acquire and the stakeholders we serve, securing their legacy while positioning them for the future.

HealthBuddy empowers individuals to take control of their health through accessible, innovative, and patient-centered digital solutions. Focused on delivering high-quality digital health solutions, HealthBuddy collaborates closely with healthcare providers and people living with disease to create tools that meet real-world needs. Our mission is to make digital health solutions an integral part of everyday care, improving outcomes and the quality of life for patients everywhere.

Trendbook is a AI deep-tech startup in the fashion industry, that makes fashion inspo instant shoppable with our AI lens, based on our own model, TBnet V1. We have built an app on top of that – think of it as your tech-savvy, fashion-forward best friend who turns “Ooh, I love that outfit!” into “Here’s where you can buy it - right now.” Currently, we have a selection of over 1 million commissionable products from over 5,000 top brands - and we're just getting started!

At North ESG, we’re building the AI-powered ESG accounting software for SMEs. 99% of all companies in Europe are small and medium-sized enterprises. They drive our economy - but when it comes to sustainability, they are underserved. ESG reporting is complex, time-consuming, and an administrative hassle. We believe the future of ESG should be about growth - not admin. Our mission is to free up time and strengthen the ESG profile of SMEs as a commercial advantage, so they can stay competitive, win more business, and meet rising demands from customers, regulators, and investors. Our platform automates the entire ESG reporting process using AI - from data collection to emissions calculations and EU-aligned reporting. It integrates with ERP systems and leverages both public and private data sources to generate tailored, commercially viable ESG reports. We’ve already gained strong market traction across industries in Denmark. And with ESG requirements increasingly cascading down from large corporates and financial institutions, we’re solving a growing pain for millions of SMEs across Europe.

Lightr is an innovative tool for live events that incorporates the audiences' smartphones into the events through a web application, turning their smartphones into controllable light fixtures - making spectators into participants. Our mission with Lightr is to take the known Coldplay LED wristband phenomena and make it more accessible, more interactive and greener.

Kara Connect provides a bespoke Wellbeing Hub for your workplace, giving your team members rapid, direct access to the professional support of their choice. Providing handpicked experts across 58 specialist areas from mental health to menopause, from fertility to finances, from career to conflict, in over 24 languages. With Kara Connect your employees and their families have direct access to CHOOSE the health care professional or expertise they require. All this prevents burnout and builds loyalty in your team, and frees up your managers to manage, while providing the RIGHT support for the personal issues your team members might be encountering.

Sunphade is a Norwegian deep-tech company with a vision to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of buildings. Our self-adjusting solar film adapts to sunlight, making windows dark when it is sunny and clear when cloudy. The solar film greatly improves indoor comfort quality, reduces energy consumption, and is aesthetically pleasing while preserving the view.