Make every day less everyday! Bownty collects all deals and experiences in one place! We help consumers get the most out of their city by collecting and curating the best value for money experiences from hundreds of partner sites. Bownty is like a Momondo, but for cool things to do. With millions of users across 9 markets Bownty is the largest service of it's type in Europe.

NOIRA Impact is an EdTech SaaS company addressing a well-defined need for scalable student support in everyday teaching, leveraging new technology we build a personalised learning platform designed to improve outcomes for students with higher support needs, including neurodivergent learners. NOIRA strengthens schools’ ability to deliver equitable, effective learning environments by enabling teachers to support each student based on their individual needs, without increasing workload.

1. The Elevator Pitch GEIST is developing next-generation sailing apparel for recreational and lifestyle sailors who want protection and freedom on the water—without the bulk, stiffness, or elitist aesthetics of traditional sailing gear. By combining high-performance materials, real-world testing, and community-driven design, GEIST delivers technical sailing wear that enhances the experience instead of getting in the way. 2. The What: What are you solving? Sailing apparel today is largely designed for professional racers or extreme offshore conditions—resulting in garments that are heavy, rigid, over-engineered, and visually disconnected from how most people actually sail. This creates a gap for: - Recreational sailors - Lifestyle / adventure sailors - Coastal and day sailors who want reliable protection from wind, spray, and weather, but also comfort, mobility, and a modern aesthetic they enjoy wearing. As a result, many sailors compromise—either wearing gear that limits movement and comfort, or using outdoor apparel not built for marine conditions. This problem affects a broad and growing segment of sailors globally, especially as sailing increasingly overlaps with outdoor lifestyle, travel, and community-driven experiences. 3. How GEIST is solving it GEIST designs sailing apparel from the experience outward. We start by deeply understanding how our users move, layer, vent heat, and interact with their gear during real sailing scenarios—not idealized ones. From there, we: - Develop function-led designs focused on mobility, breathability, and smart protection - Use premium 3-layer performance fabrics and components chosen for durability, comfort, and sustainability - Prototype early and test continuously with sailors in real conditions - Co-create features, fit, and details with our community rather than designing in isolation Our first products—a sailing jacket and trousers—are built to be worn actively on the water and comfortably before and after, bridging performance and lifestyle without compromise. 4. Why GEIST exists GEIST started from lived frustration. As a sailor and outdoor enthusiast, I repeatedly experienced how traditional sailing gear interrupted the very thing it was supposed to support—the feeling of being present, capable, and free on the water. Gear was either too stiff, too bulky, too aggressive, or simply not designed for how most people sail today. I realized this wasn’t a niche problem—it was systemic. And it wasn’t being solved because the industry hadn’t truly shifted its perspective. GEIST exists to reimagine sailing apparel from the standpoint of experience, movement, and modern sailing culture. It’s about stripping away unnecessary complexity and designing gear that supports focus, confidence, and enjoyment—so when the wind hits, the world narrows, and the gear disappears.

NemBedemand er en moderne og komplet SaaS-løsning udviklet til bedemænd og begravelsesforretninger. Vi digitaliserer en branche, der traditionelt har været præget af tunge processer, og giver selvstændige bedemænd de værktøjer, de behøver for at tilbyde familier en enkel, professionel og omsorgsfuld oplevelse. Vores mission: At kombinere teknologi, brugercentreret design og menneskelig forståelse for at skabe den bedste oplevelse før, under og efter en begravelse – for både virksomhederne og de pårørende. Hvad vi bygger 🚀 Udviklet i tæt samarbejde med fagfolk dækker NemBedemand hele værdikæden i en moderne bedemandsforretning: Øge synligheden og den lokale online tilstedeværelse Optimere planlægning og håndtering af begravelser Forenkle administration og automatisere fakturering Koordinere samarbejdspartnere og leverandører Gøre det nemt for pårørende at modtage information og få adgang til et digitalt mindested Da ingen begravelsesforretninger arbejder helt på samme måde, er NemBedemand designet til at være fleksibel, modulær og let at tilpasse til lokale workflows og behov. En ny fase med Simplifia Group 🌍 NemBedemand er for nylig blevet opkøbt af Simplifia Group, Frankrigs førende aktør inden for teknologiske og servicemæssige løsninger til bedemænd og familier. Opkøbet markerer starten på en ny vækstfase, hvor NemBedemands lokale ekspertise nu kombineres med Simplifias teknologiske og operationelle styrke. Sammen arbejder vi med større ambitioner og en tydelig international retning.

Optagonen AB is a Sweden-based creative education company helping schools strengthen students’ confidence, creativity and communication skills through modern workshops in music, storytelling and AI-driven learning. Traditional school environments often struggle to engage students with formats that feel relevant today. Many young people lack confidence in expressing themselves, and teachers have limited time and tools to support creative development. We solve this by delivering a complete, high-impact workshop model where students create real cultural works together with established Swedish producers, writers and artists. Students write lyrics, record vocals, create stories, draw cover art and publish their work on major streaming platforms. The process builds self-esteem, teamwork and digital literacy through hands-on creation. Under the hood, several autonomous AI systems — built in-house — support logistics, content generation, data processing and post-production. This allows us to scale operations efficiently and deliver consistent quality across hundreds of workshops. With more than 390 workshops delivered in 150+ municipalities across Sweden, Optagonen has proven that creativity is a powerful catalyst for learning. Our mission is to expand this impact further and make creative education accessible, modern and inspiring for every school.

AITSU is a startup that commercialises ultrasound guided intralymphatic Immunotherapy as a disruptive treatment for grass pollen allergy. To improve the quality of the injections, we want to build software that can identify lymph nodes and the needle in real time and guide the needle to the optimal site for the intralymphatic injection of medicine.

Tendavo is an AI-driven growth partner that helps small and medium-sized companies win public procurements. We are tackling one of the world's largest but most neglected markets: public procurement, worth 15% of the OECD countries' GDP. We have proven product-market fit, strong profitability, and a founding team from McKinsey, Kivra, and Handelsbanken. We are also part of the SSE Business Lab, the incubator behind companies like Klarna, Voi, and Legora.

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.

Built by Builders for Builders - to tackle the productivity challenge in construction The Problem Construction productivity has been stuck for four decades. We believe this is because the process is broken. In other words, AI, robotics, or hammering faster won’t increase productivity until the underlying process is fixed. The Solution Our software helps construction companies move from theory to practice by teaching the essentials of production management and helping the sites move to industrialised construction. Unlike traditional project management, Sitedrive uses location-based schedules to control and optimize tasks, resources, logistics, finances, and site conditions. This creates a single source of truth for all stakeholders, ensuring everyone stays on the same page and improvements are made continuously.

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.

BOLD. disruptive. AMBITIOUS. MEMORABLE. GORILLA AGENCY is an internationally recognized award winning creative agency with over 100+ awards, honors and nominations at 20+ award programs globally. We focus on communicating complex messages, social good and impact campaigns. Creativity can change the world. We know because we've done it. We want to bridge the gap between profit and purpose, and help facilitate a positive change through advertising. We work with brands and organisations that want to facilitate change. Those that aren't afraid of using their voice and engage in tough conversations. Our campaigns have questioned the the status quo, challenged what's possible for an agency to do and was founded on the principle that creating positive change is more important than making profit.

FEESH...the feed for your fish Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food sector and is vital for meeting the protein needs of a growing global population. Yet, its growth is constrained by reliance on two unsustainable protein sources: fishmeal and soy protein concentrate (SPC). Fishmeal is produced from wild-caught fish, putting pressure on already fragile marine ecosystems, while soy production drives large-scale deforestation and carries a heavy carbon footprint. Both are also subject to volatile global markets, making aquafeed production environmentally damaging, expensive, and vulnerable. Insects, particularly Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), are an attractive and more sustainable alternative. They can be produced locally, upcycle organic waste streams into valuable protein, and have a low environmental footprint. However, despite this potential, insect meal remains a niche ingredient in aquafeeds. The main barrier is chitin, a fiber-like polymer in the insect exoskeleton that reduces digestibility and locks away valuable proteins. This limits inclusion rates of BSFL meal in aquafeeds to just 2–8%, far below the levels needed to meaningfully replace fishmeal and soy. At FEESH, we are solving this problem by applying a precision microbial fermentation platform, enhanced with ultrasonication pre-treatment, to upgrade BSFL meal into a high-performance protein ingredient. Our process disrupts the chitin-protein matrix, making proteins more bioavailable, reducing indigestible fiber, and enriching the lipid fraction with beneficial fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. Additionally, fermentation produces bioactive peptides and immunostimulatory compounds that improve gut health and disease resilience in fish. The result is a fermented insect meal with digestibility levels reaching 90–95%, enabling high inclusion rates of >20% in aquafeeds without compromising fish growth, palatability, or welfare. By combining biological and physical processing, FEESH unlocks the true nutritional potential of insects, transforming them from a niche supplement into a viable replacement for fishmeal and soy protein concentrate. This matters because the aquafeed industry needs scalable, circular, and climate-friendly solutions. Our innovation reduces dependence on environmentally destructive feed sources, cuts CO₂ emissions, and strengthens food system resilience. For insect producers, it creates new market opportunities with higher-value products. For aquafeed formulators and fish farmers, it delivers a sustainable, locally produced protein that supports both performance and animal health. And for society, it contributes to global food security and a more sustainable bioeconomy. FEESH is pioneering the next generation of aquafeed ingredients, designed not just to sustain aquaculture, but to make it thrive responsibly.

With Softpay any device can be your payment terminal in a matter of minutes. At Softpay, we believe that accepting payments should be effortless, flexible, and accessible to businesses of all sizes. That is why we have built an independent SoftPOS solution that transforms any phone, tablet, or enterprise device into a secure contactless payment terminal—no extra hardware required. Whether you're running a small pop-up shop or streamlining checkout queues for a large retailer, Softpay is the solution. We support a wide range of use cases including assisted sales, queue busting, emergency POS, and self-checkout. We are integrated with a wide range of acquirers and card schemes—including VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, Diners Club; and have a strategy of enabling domestic card schemes, such as girocard in Germany, BankAxept in Norway, Dankort in Denmark. This ensures maximum flexibility for merchants and their customers. Today we are live across 30 markets in Europe and North America, Join us in redefining the future of payments.

HubBroker ApS is a leading provider of cloud-based EDI software solutions, helping businesses automate and streamline data exchange across ERP systems, trading partners, and digital platforms. Through our robust Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), we enable real-time connectivity between applications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, e-conomic, Visma, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Amazon. Our scalable, industry-neutral platform simplifies complex B2B workflows by automating orders, invoices, shipping notices, and other essential documents, reducing manual tasks, minimizing errors, and improving operational efficiency. Serving a wide range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, wholesale, and logistics, HubBroker delivers tailored integration software that supports digital transformation and long-term business growth. With a strong focus on security, flexibility, and customer success, we are a trusted partner for businesses seeking the best EDI software solutions.

GLAZE Technologies turns raw data into “material intelligence.” Across energy, aerospace, and manufacturing, critical components can fail because decision-makers can’t see what’s happening inside their materials until it’s too late. Today they must choose between expensive lab testing or flying blind on the factory floor. We solve that gap with Carmen, our patented, real-time sensor platform that reveals a material’s composition, defects, and degradation at industrial speed and scale. Powered by breakthrough terahertz technology, Carmen spots micro-cracks in wind-turbine blades before they splinter, verifies satellite parts for the European Space Agency, and will soon help any production line certify quality without stopping the line. Why does it matter? Because better material insight means safer infrastructure, fewer recalls, less waste, and a faster transition to a sustainable, high-performance world. We’ve proven the tech in pilots with global consortia; now we’re scaling the business. and looking for bold minds to join the journey.