Securing investment demands preparation, time, and strategic thinking.
That’s well understood at DTU Science Park, home to around 315 deep tech companies spanning climate technology, medtech, and more.
“We see many founder teams and startups that have never raised capital before. Most are technical founders who’ve had a great idea, built an exciting technology—then suddenly they’re faced with investors, budgets, and term sheets, which is an entirely new discipline,” says Jan Rosenbom, Head of Investor Relations at DTU Science Park.
The deep tech ecosystem runs several accelerator programs targeted at the most ambitious startups in the field. These programs provide access to expert guidance on everything from business development and go-to-market strategies to supply chains and fundraising.
The broad scope of the advisory services is intentional:
We’ve designed our accelerator programs so that startups go through every single element involved in pitching to investors—from problem definition and sales training to budgeting, company structure, and capital needs. Founders don’t need to have everything in place when they arrive—but they must be truly willing to learn and listen.
DTU Science Park
Fostering Deep Tech Innovation
As one of Europe’s largest and leading deep tech communities, DTU Science Park provides the ideal environment for deep tech companies to grow and scale. The community includes more than 300 deep tech firms within life science, biotech, medtech, and robotics. Over 50 startups go through DTU Science Park’s growth programs every year.
DTU Science Park is owned by DTU, recognized as Europe’s top technical university.
Today, the park hosts a vibrant mix of startups, scaleups, and established companies—many of which have been supported through the full spectrum of accelerator and growth programs offered within the deep tech environment.
Different Founders, Different Journeys
While all companies in the ecosystem are technology-intensive, founders often bring widely different ambitions and goals. That’s why it’s crucial to map each startup’s growth trajectory, explains Jan Rosenbom.
“Some founders come straight out of DTU, while others are seasoned tech or business professionals. That’s why we place strong emphasis on clarifying the strategy and vision for each company. How fast and far do the founders want to go? A medtech startup focused on building a sustainable business without the pressure of an early exit needs a different kind of investor than a green tech scaleup chasing unicorn status.”
To support this diversity, DTU Science Park hosts annual matchmaking events where a broad network of external investors are introduced to promising deep tech ventures.
Investor interest in deep tech is consistently high. The field holds massive potential—if you get it right, Jan Rosenbom explains.
“There’s a reason that investors are flocking to this space. Deep tech typically involves breakthrough technologies capable of transforming entire industries. Unlike many other innovations, such as software, these solutions are harder to copy. Investors here understand they need to be patient—but when it pays off, it really pays off.”
