Danish Tech Challenge: Apply now!
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Build a strong business around your product
Danish Tech Challenge provides the business insight, structure, and hands-on knowledge needed to build a scalable and sustainable deep tech company. Through focused disciplines, clear deliverables, and close sparring, we help you gain clarity, make better decisions, and build a company - not just a product.
Become investor-ready and strengthen your profile
Learn what investors look for and how to prepare for fundraising. Startups in Danish Tech Challenge 2025 raised DKK 39 million collectively. Through the program, you will strengthen your pitch, funding strategy, and investor readiness to present your company as an attractive investment opportunity.
Become part of a strong and engaged founder community
As a participant, you will become part of a close-knit community of ambitious founders, mentors, and experts. The community, peer-to-peer sparring, and shared milestones create momentum, confidence, and learning throughout the journey. You will build relationships and networks that extend far beyond the program itself.
Danish Tech Challenge is your launchpad to success
Danish Tech Challenge is Denmark’s most ambitious acceleration program for hardware startups.
The program runs over five intense months and is designed to help hardware startups accelerate their growth through targeted guidance, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong network of mentors and investors.
The program concludes with a grand finale, where the finalists present their pitch. The winner receives Jyske Bank’s Startup Award and a prize of DKK 500,000.
The application process is simple, and we encourage all ambitious hardware startups to apply.
Key Dates in Danish Tech Challenge
30 August 2026: Application deadline
All applicants will be notified by 8 September whether they have been selected to pitch in front of the jury.
It is important that you can be physically present in Lyngby on the following dates:
14 – 15 September 2026: Pitch days before the jury
28 September – 1 October 2026: Onboarding week.
How do I apply?
It only takes a few minutes to apply for the Danish Tech Challenge. Fill in the form below and upload a slidedeck.
Download our slide deck template, which includes an example of a Danish Tech Challenge application. This sample has been created to help you understand the level of detail and format we’re looking for. We encourage you to follow the suggested content and structure outlined in the template.
We expect your slide deck to include the following slides:
- Slide 1: Cover Page
Include your company name and a short description of your startup. - Slide 2: The Problem
Clearly outline the challenge or need you are addressing. - Slide 3: Your Solution & Target Customers
Describe your solution and specify your intended customers/markets. - Slide 4: Technology & Competitive Advantage
Describe your novel technology and/or what sets you apart from competitors. - Slide 5: Product Development
Provide a status on your product development proces, including photos of your prototype. - Slide 6: Customer Engagement
Provide an overview of the customers you’ve already approached. - Slide 7: Financial Overview
Summarize the funding you’ve received to date and your current financial position. - Slide 8: The Team
Present your team, including roles, key competencies, and ownership. - Slide 9: Roadmap
Outline your key milestones for the next 6–12 months.