Innofounder is Innovation Fund Denmark's programme for entrepreneurs with a higher education. It is a 12-month full-time programme that accelerates the development of the entrepreneurial idea to a stage where the company becomes financially sustainable. Read more about Innofounder here

The next opportunity to apply for the programme is in September 2024. The application system opens on 13 August and the deadline is 10 September.

Therefore, in collaboration with Innovation Fund Denmark and Erhvervshus Midtjylland, we invite you to an information event about Innofounder.

Innovation Fund Denmark staff will come and teach you the do's and don'ts when writing an Innofounder application. You will also have the opportunity to clarify any questions you have about the process - either together with other entrepreneurs who are also applying for the programme or in a 1:1 dialogue after the presentation. Here you will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from The Kitchen, Erhvervshuset and Innovation Fund Denmark.

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As the name suggests, we are organising a kick-off meeting with a focus on you! Maybe you have a hectic schedule that makes it difficult for you to spend the time you want?

Maybe you need inspiration from other entrepreneurs who are in the same boat as you? Or maybe you're looking for a bigger network to network with?

Our job is to make the leap easier for you.

The Entrepreneur Startup Meeting has several purposes. But one of the most important is to give you a thorough introduction to life as an entrepreneur.

Among other things, you'll get answers to:

How do you get started?
What order should you do things in?
How do I make choices where I can save time and money?
What do I do with accounting, tax and VAT?
Which business form should I choose?
... and much more.

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Startup Connect brings together all community people working with startups (incubators, accelerators, clusters, innovation hubs etc.) The purpose is to create a network where we share knowledge and discuss current topics. All so that we can help the startup community and create a common understanding of how we can best remove friction in the ecosystem.
This time, we are opening the event to interested founders who would like to gain insight into the new entrepreneurial strategy ↵

Imagine a Denmark where entrepreneurship thrives, where innovative ideas come to life, and where everyone – regardless of background – has the opportunity to create something great. This is exactly what the new national entrepreneurship strategy aims to achieve. But why is this strategy so important to us all? Let’s dive into it!!!

Agenda:

14.30 - 14.45: Networking

14.45 - 14.50: Welcome by The Link

14.50 - 15.10: Short presentation on the entrepreneurial strategy by Sine Linderstrøm

15.10 - 15.30: Short presentation by Axel Randrup Thomassen

15.30-16.00: Drinks in the sun ☀️

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We've invited a number of private counsellors to give you the opportunity to get advice - completely free and without obligation.

We hold our traditional and ever-popular PIT STOP Entrepreneur Counselling sessions approximately every 14 days - and you can come as many times as you like! No registration is required as we have a unique pop-up concept where you just turn up and join the queue.

You can get counselling within:

Law
Auditing
Patents
Digital marketing
Unemployment insurance
Job centre / recruitment
Business development
Where is the event?

The event always takes place at INCUBA at Åbogade 15, Aarhus N. Here you will meet our employee who can tell you all about the process and help you find the right advisor.

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The event starts with a focused startup pitch round followed by G&T's and space for informal conversations and experience sharing.

Startups have the opportunity to present their products/services and connect with mentors, investors, corporates and subject matter experts. The aim is to provide companies with useful feedback, help them kick down doors and create a foundation for future collaborations and investments.

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TechBBQ has become the heartbeat of the startup and innovation ecosystem in Scandinavia. It began as a humble BBQ gathering for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs in 2013, but has since evolved into a large - scale summit that draws attendees from around the world for two days of inspiration, networking, and growth.

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Find out on September 18th when we have invited CFO of Workfeed Jimmy Engelbrecht Sørensen to join us at a Morning Talk

Founded six years ago out of pure necessity, Workfeed emerged from the service industry with a mission to create the ideal scheduling solution. While working af the resturant “Flammen”, the founders noticed that existing solutions didn’t really work. In response, they built a user-friendly system that balances the needs of the workforce with the demands of the business. By simplifying the scheduling process, they help employers optimize labor costs, enhance their work environment, and achieve outstanding business results. Companies using Workfeed save up to 80% of their scheduling time.

Workfeed’s co-founder, Jimmy Engelbrecht Sørensen, will share their secrets to success. Hear firsthand how their engaged core team of 7 teammenbers drives innovation and high-paced progress, while working a 4-day workweek with time for reflection.

☕️☕️ PROGRAM
08:15: Check-in, networking & breakfast
08:30: Talk
09:15: Networking or goodbye

🔴🔴 INFO
Date: Wednesday the 18th of May
Time: Doors open at 8.15 – talk starts at 8.30 and ends at 9.15
Food: There is BMO’s and coffee for everyone who has signed up

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Techstars Startup Weekend Aarhus is a hackathon for people excited about tech, startups, and innovation! Over a fun-filled 54 hours, participants pitch ideas, team up, and bring ideas to life. You’ll make new connections, meet mentors, and maybe even meet your future co-founder. Think of it as a turbocharged crash course, where you’re mentored by the best in the biz, all while turning your ideas into reality.

Aarhus Investor Summit is an event bringing together angel investors, VCs and family offices from all over Denmark and abroad with a shared interest in early stage startups.

This year's event will take place in beautiful surroundings at Aarhus City Hall, including inspiring keynotes, fundraising startups pitching, an exclusive networking dinner and networking.

As part of the program we will be announcing the winners of the INCUBA Award: Investor of the Year and Startup of the Year.

If you invest in startups - whether it be as a VC, corporate VC, family office, or angel investor - then join us for the biggest investor meet-up in the Central Denmark Region!

*Please note, the event is for active investors only.

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At the Aarhus Townhall, you're going to bump into old friends and meet new ones from across the startup community. Here, you just might meet your next hire, investor, or perhaps even cook something new with a future co-founder. It's a down-to-earth space to talk about what it’s really like building great companies from scratch. Oh, and it’s free!

Our mission is to make the events the most efficient hours of your life, allowing you to seamlessly pitch your business, connect with prominent investors who align with your goals, and network with like-minded entrepreneurs at our headquarters in Aarhus and Copenhagen.

The event starts with a focused startup pitch round followed by G&T's and space for informal conversations and experience sharing.

Startups have the opportunity to present their products/services and connect with mentors, investors, corporates and subject matter experts. The aim is to provide companies with useful feedback, help them kick down doors and create a foundation for future collaborations and investments.

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