The Problem: What problem are you attempting to solve, and how big is it? Children suffering from school refusal systematically fall out of the education system because traditional teaching methods fail to meet their individual learning needs. Today, 110,000 children have experienced school refusal—equivalent to one in five students. This target group becomes isolated at home during their school years, which later leads to difficulties in securing and maintaining employment, costing society 2.2 billion annually. Research shows that the most critical factor for these students is restoring their self-confidence regarding learning; they need to experience learning as a positive activity and process the traumas that led to their school refusal (The Back2School Modular Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, 2024). Therefore, before attempting to reintegrate students into the physical school environment, it is crucial to rebuild their confidence and bring them up to the academic level of their peers to reduce feelings of stigmatization. The Solution: What is your idea? Describe your product or service. GradeAid is an AI agent that creates personalized learning experiences. Students simply scan their homework or verbalize what they wish to learn. Our AI then generates tailored content derived from pedagogically validated materials, specifically designed for children who lack academic confidence or have fallen behind. The system continuously learns from the student's interactions and automatically adapts the curriculum. This helps restore the self-confidence and joy of learning that many of these students lack, while ensuring the process is both personalized and fun. The platform features a 24/7 AI tutor providing instant feedback. Through gamification, students earn coins for their virtual pets. This approach was selected because research has long established that gamification effectively builds confidence and helps children re-engage with learning (Impact of gamification on school engagement: a systematic review, 2024). Instead of forcing the child to fit the system, our technology adapts to the child's way of learning. Our intention is to build confidence so that children find it easier to return to school, equipped with the mental energy to focus on social reintegration. The platform supports both English and Danish. We are currently testing the Danish version.

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.

Nuvve powers the future of flexible energy by turning electric vehicles (EV), batteries, buildings, and distributed assets into dynamic grid resources. At the core is Nuvve’s advanced platform for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and intelligent energy management, orchestrating real-time bidirectional charging, load optimization, and grid services. By harnessing an ecosystem of electrification partners, fleets, stationary storage, and smart EV chargers, Nuvve helps utilities and communities unlock flexibility at scale — enhancing reliability, accelerating electrification, and lowering costs. Nuvve enables a clean energy future where mobility, buildings, and infrastructure work together to support a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable grid. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Nuvve operates globally and online at nuvve.com

Kora is a personal safety app that allows you to share your journey with trusted contacts and discreetly alert nearby users (“Allays”)in the event of a real emergency. Kora is for everyone who values feeling connected and supported, whether you’re walking home after an evening out, waiting for public transport, or exploring new places. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, and Kora is here to help make that possible.

Career Denmark is dedicated to helping the international community in Denmark succeed in the Danish job market, which requires a combination of different strategies such as networking, targeted applications, and LinkedIn. With extensive practical experience both living and working in the Danish labor market, our methodologies have helped many clients secure positions in Denmark. We offer personalized support and training beyond just CVs and cover letters.

We are a subscription-based journalistic media outlet that works uncompromisingly to uncover important stories, expose abuses of power, and set agendas that would otherwise be overlooked—always with the individual citizen and society as a whole in mind. We believe in transparency, integrity, and the courage to say what needs to be said. We are not friends with anyone, and we reject media subsidies and advertisers, making us accountable only to our subscribers. Only in this way can we produce completely independent, critical journalism for the benefit of both the individual citizen and society as a whole. We were founded in June 2021 by, among others, Mads Brügger, and we currently operate in Denmark and the Faroe Islands, where we publish articles and podcasts on our own platforms (web and app), as well as on social media and via newsletters. In both countries, we have experienced significant growth in the number of paying members.

PowerMatch er en rekrutteringsplatform med speciale i byggebranchen. Vi hjælper virksomheder med at finde deres næste medarbejder ved at løse en af branchens største udfordringer: at matche den rette faglærte håndværker med det rette job. Vi kender byggebranchen indgående og forstår både virksomhedernes og håndværkernes behov. Derfor arbejder vi altid med kvalitet frem for kvantitet. Vores mål er at sikre, at hver ansættelse bliver et godt match, som skaber værdi for begge parter. Hos PowerMatch gør vi rekruttering nemmere. Vi håndterer alt fra første kontakt til færdig ansættelse, så virksomhederne kan fokusere på deres projekter i stedet for at bruge tid på lange og ofte ineffektive ansættelsesprocesser. Vores tilgang bygger på fleksibilitet og gennemsigtighed. Kandidater ansættes gennem os i opstartsperioden, hvor vi tager hele risikoen og betaler alle omkostninger. Efter 518 timer kan virksomheden fastansætte kandidaten uden ekstra gebyrer. Det giver både tryghed og frihed. Vi har allerede hjulpet tusindvis af håndværkere i job og lige så mange virksomheder med at få de dygtige folk, de har brug for. Men vi er kun lige begyndt. Vores ambition er at blive byggebranchens foretrukne rekrutteringspartner i Danmark – og på sigt internationalt. Vi tror på, at succes skabes gennem hårdt arbejde, stærke relationer og en kompromisløs fokus på kvalitet. Med PowerMatch får både virksomheder og kandidater en partner, der forstår deres virkelighed, og som arbejder målrettet for at skabe de rigtige forbindelser.

DemensAI is a Danish health-tech startup dedicated to improving early detection of dementia. Using advanced AI-powered speech analysis, DemensAI provides healthcare professionals with a simple, non-invasive tool for cognitive screening. This innovative solution enables faster, more accurate diagnoses, helping to ensure timely interventions and better care for patients at risk of dementia.

Icy Studios, located in Stockholm, Sweden, is dedicated to developing games that prioritize the desires and preferences of gamers. Their mission is to create immersive and engaging experiences that resonate with players by listening closely to their feedback and ensuring that each game delivers on quality, innovation, and entertainment. By focusing on the evolving needs of the gaming community, Icy Studios aims to establish itself as a leader in the industry, delivering titles that not only meet but exceed the expectations of modern gamers.

MoveByBike is an urban logistics company. We deliver products by electric cargo bikes, focused on 'last mile logistics.' We specialise in the food and subscription sectors, however with our large bikes we can move many products within any industry. Our goal is to remove as many trucks and vans from the city as possible. We are growing fast, so committed individuals are always welcome to apply for driver and internship positions. Look out for our bikes around the city!

TOTEMI Investment Oy is a startup base in Lappeenranta. With the first product, Valmista, is an innovative digital platform designed to bridge the gap between service providers and their clients. Our platform empowers businesses by streamlining the process of connecting with clients, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. At Valmista, we prioritize growth and adaptability, providing tools and resources that allow both service providers and clients to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. For more information on how Valmista can enhance your business operations, please visit our website at Valmista.com.

Moi Panda is a super app that provides everything a global digital citizen needs with a passport to a connected world for young minds. Winner of EdTechX Mission Driven Award of 2024. We help children truly become global digital citizens through a safe social and educational APP for both children and parents to build meaningful friendships globally and locally with competitive multilingual, multicultural, and multisubject skills for children of all ages through peer support and learning by practicing with parental engagement. We built Moi Panda to support the next generation to better adapt to new cultures, while staying connected to their own heritage. We raise the digital competence of kids, empowering them with human skills, and promoting a healthy relationship between individuals and the digital world. Let Moi Panda expand family social circles, create meaningful connections with diverse new friends around the world, and overcome language/culture barriers to be more confident with global competence!

Bilberry Technologies is a Norwegian technology company deeply rooted in the travel and tourism sector. Our state-of-the-art tech stack develops cutting-edge travel technology, addressing challenges in the travel industry and making experiences available in a sustainable way. Our journey began in the Lofoten Islands, far up in the north of Norway, where we identified a gap in technology solutions for activity providers and tour operators. With our talented teams of top developers, who possess strong travel industry knowledge, we set out to create smart booking platforms. The Norwegian travel industry quickly recognized our solutions as the answer to their needs, and within just a year, we became market leaders. We have since successfully expanded to international markets. By building a company based on individual skill, creativity, adventure, loyalty, and empathy, we offer robust solutions and a reliable business partner for the long haul. For activity companies, we offer Bilberry Base, a tool that helps manage day-to-day operations while planning for the next season. For larger operators, we offer Bilberry Blend, a powerful package builder that works 24/7 through direct integrations. Bilberry is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DSD and a proud member of the DSD Explore family. We elevate the travel industry by building digital tools that help companies plan, sell, deliver, and scale. We go beyond the basics, delivering tools that help businesses extend their seasons and scale their operations.

Voysey Brands acquires and operates brands that have captured the hearts of discerning clients. With a focus on high-end brands, we are dedicated to becoming a quintessential house of brands for the 21st century, one brand at a time. Each brand we acquire has a unique story and strong connection with its customers. We are trusted by the founders to continue the legacy of their brands. Once we acquire a brand, we take responsibility for its e-commerce and retail sales, product design, manufacturing, inventory purchasing, media buying, creative production, and customer service.

Valma.ai is a versatile AI-powered SaaS platform to help businesses actually become highly productive with Artificial Intelligens. We are a Norwegian startup with global reach, offering both a no-code/low-code solution for non-technical SMBs and a robust API and SDK for developers, enabling businesses of all sizes and technical capabilities to harness the power of AI. Valma.ai is addressing the challenge of AI underutilization in businesses, spanning from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) to large corporations with in-house development teams. This issue affects companies across various industries, particularly in the Scandinavian market, but is rapidly gaining global recognition. For non-technical SMBs, the problem lies in the complexity and inaccessibility of many AI solutions, which often require specialized knowledge to implement and use effectively. These businesses struggle to leverage AI to enhance their productivity and competitiveness due to limited resources and technical expertise. On the other hand, companies with strong technical capabilities face a different challenge. While they have the skills to implement AI solutions, they often lack a flexible, scalable platform that allows them to quickly develop and deploy custom AI-powered applications tailored to their specific needs. Valma.ai recognizes that the need for AI-driven productivity spans across the spectrum of technical capabilities, from marketing agencies needing simple automation to tech companies requiring advanced AI integration. Our platform is designed to bridge this gap, offering solutions for both ends of the technical spectrum. Valma.ai solves these problems by offering a dual-approach platform: For non-technical users and SMBs: A user-friendly, no-code/low-code interface that allows easy creation and management of AI-powered workflows Pre-built AI variants (Chatbot, Agent, and Workflow) that can be easily customized and deployed Simple integration options, including a chat window that can be easily added to websites White-labeling capabilities for brand customization For developers and technically advanced users: A robust API that allows deep integration of Valma.ai's AI capabilities into existing systems and applications An SDK for building custom solutions and extending the platform's functionality Advanced features like custom annotations to override language models for precise outputs Flexible data management, including the ability to edit uploaded/stored data directly in a vector database Common features for all users: - Multiple AI variants that can be combined for complex problem-solving - Integration capabilities with both internal and external tools - Long-term memory for storing and retrieving important information - Collaboration features for team-based workflow creation - Voice-to-text and text-to-voice capabilities - Built-in security features and GDPR compliance This comprehensive solution allows businesses of all sizes and technical capabilities to leverage AI effectively, whether they're looking for out-of-the-box solutions or want to build custom, AI-powered applications. By providing both no-code options and developer tools, Valma.ai ensures that companies can start small and scale their AI usage as their needs and capabilities grow.