We’re a community organisation aiming to build a world-class startup ecosystem in Aarhus backed by amazing stakeholders such as Aarhus University, Business Academy Aarhus, VIA University, The City Council of Aarhus, and Region Midtjylland. At Startup Aarhus we initiate programs and activities, that help solve our founder’s biggest challenges. Whether it’s securing funding, building networks, or gaining insights, we’re here to help you move forward, and make it easier for startups to change the world.

Is It Time to Pivot from Corporate to Co-Founder? Great startups don’t fail because of bad ideas - they stall because they can’t reach the market. From deep-tech to consumer products, many early-stage ventures have strong teams and promising solutions - but lack the commercial insight to grow. Commercial Co-Founder is a programme designed for professionals ready to pivot out of traditional commercial roles and into high-impact roles within early-stage startups.

Supernova Publishing is a new publishing house with a bold mission: spread knowledge through fresh, original, and engaging projects across a variety of fields. We believe in the power of storytelling as a universal language that sparks curiosity and makes learning fun. Through adventure and imagination, we strive to inspire young minds all over the world. We’re committed to creating meaningful stories with a positive impact on our planet and to collaborating with the most creative, passionate, and visionary people out there. At Supernova Productions, we develop IPs, books, and ideas – and we’re always open to new partnerships.

Myrtleed Innovation develops solutions that help inventors, researchers, universities and early-stage deep tech ventures connect with their true stakeholders, so that more research & cutting-edge technologies make it out of the lab and into the world. Ultimately, for more purposeful impact through science.

ParkNotice er en dansk startup, der digitaliserer parkeringsafgifter. Hvert år udstedes over en halv million parkeringsbøder i Danmark, men processen er stadig analog og papirbaseret. Vi vil gøre det smartere, hurtigere og mere brugervenligt for både bilister og parkeringsselskaber. Med ParkNotice kan bilister modtage deres parkeringsafgifter digitalt — via app, e-Boks, SMS eller push-besked — så de undgår papir på bilruden, forsinkede breve eller bøder, der forsvinder. Samtidig sparer parkeringsselskaber og kommuner tid, penge og papir. Løsningen kan på sigt udvides til andre typer af bøder, men vi starter med parkeringsbøder, hvor problemet er størst og mest presserende.

NoorD Consulting is a boutique strategy and design firm that helps organizations rethink systems with equity, ethics, and long-term sustainability at the core using systems thinking to address structural challenges, not surface-level symptoms. We work across sectors to design more inclusive products, services, and cultures; from tech and investment to education and the arts. At its core, NoorD was created to solve a problem: too many organizations say they want change, but keep replicating the same patterns. We exist to help them see the system, understand their role within it, and design impact that lasts.

WagyuPusher sælger markedets bedste wagyu-kød, caviar og trøfler online og i vores butik på Viktoriagade 6 på Vesterbro. Teamet består af tre brødre, Jacob, Christian og Thomas, hvor sidstnævnte er direktør i virksomheden. Vores vision er at gøre eksklusive produkter tilgængelige for den almene dansker i mindre mængder end engros salg. Ingen af os er slagtere, men kommer fra vist forskellige baggrunde. Vi operer primært på B2C-markedet men har også en række B2B-kunder. Det er vigtigt for os altid at levere høj service og gode produkter, så folk har lyst til at komme igen.

ClearScanAI is set to revolutionize breast cancer screening with our clinically validated AI solution, AISmartDensity. Our technology addresses a critical healthcare gap by identifying who would benefit the most from supplemental imaging after a negative screening mammogram. Founded by leading scientists, medical doctors, and engineers, we're ready for our next growth phase following successful clinical validation.

MasterSlide is a new SaaS platform for anyone who is in charge of running professional events or workshops. We offer a tool to organize, plan and excecute every step of the proces. Our cloud based software makes sure that you are on top of every detail around the event, to enable you to deliver a high quality event in a smooth and professional way. We want to help improve the quality of events and workshops by raising the standard of how events are planned and executed. Main features include the ability to automate communication with all stakeholders (like venue hosts, speakers and guests) before, during and after the event, as well as delivering material and updated agenda with everyone - in real time. [MasterSlide is not yet established as a legal entity. This means you have the chance to make a real impact at the early stage of the development of the company]

​Trailr.ai is redefining film and TV marketing through AI-powered storytelling. Our platform enables marketing teams to efficiently analyze, curate, and optimize trailer content using generative AI. We collaborate with industry players to create emotionally compelling promotional materials, leveraging AI to enhance creativity—not replace it.

Good Tape is a Copenhagen-based company building tools that make working with voice and audio effortless. Founded by journalists and technologists, we help journalists, researchers, and organisations capture, transcribe, and analyse conversations at scale, so they can focus on what matters most. We look for people who bring honesty, openness, and a genuine belief that work can be meaningful and enjoyable. We call ourselves charming nerds: serious about building something excellent, but never too serious to laugh along the way. Our culture rests on trust, openness, collaboration, and accountability, and it shapes everything from our product to how we treat each other. We work with a flat structure, no rigid hierarchies, and close collaboration across roles. We're based in central Copenhagen, mostly together in the office, with catered lunches, team activities, and a genuine work-life balance even as we scale. If you're curious, independent, kind, and self-driven, with a passion for meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you. Our hiring process is simple and human: a first conversation, an in-person meeting, sometimes a small task, and a relaxed chat about fit.

Notess.ai is a cutting-edge digital solution powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Positioned as the first EU-based Legacy focused SoMe platform, Notess.ai offers a multimodal experience (text, photos, audio, video) for creating, sharing, and preserving memories and life stories, ensuring their inheritance for future generations.

Hale is a growing tech company specializing in breathwork through our app, breath guide certifications, and studio sessions. We provide online breathwork and partner with wellness studios to expand the reach of breathwork practices. We aim to bring breathwork to the forefront of health and wellness internationally.

Redefining Drinking Culture Lillow is a Copenhagen-based low-alcohol beverage company with a mission to promote mindful drinking and sustainability. We craft our drinks at 2.2% ABV, using 100% organic and over 80% upcycled ingredients to offer a premium, eco-friendly alternative to traditional beverages. We’re addressing a growing demand for flavorful, moderate-alcohol options that balance enjoyment, health, and responsibility. Unlike many options on the market, Lillow bridges the gap between zero-alcohol and full-strength drinks. Our vision is to lead a movement toward a more thoughtful drinking culture. By reducing waste through sustainable production and creating a product that resonates with modern values, Lillow is more than a drink—it’s a new way to socialize and enjoy life. Join us in shaping the future of mindful drinking!

Join us in revolutionizing how crimes are prevented. Together, let’s create a safer world. At 2Witness, we develop innovative technology solutions that make a real difference in crime prevention. We are currently in active dialogue with the Swedish Police Authority and a major corporation in India to ensure our platform addresses critical needs and delivers societal impact. Backed by KTH Innovation, we are ready to take the next step—building our MVP and securing seed funding.