Hear from entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, and public stakeholders as we explore:

- From research to company in Life science

- Lessons learned from 30 years of biotech entrepreneurship

- The role of infrastructure in ecosystem growth

- What Aarhus needs to become an even stronger Life Science hub

2-part workshop series:

Sustainability is quickly becoming a competitive edge — especially when talking to investors, partners, and customers. Working with sustainability starts with having access to the right data about your company, services and products, and that’s what these workshops are helping you get access to.

In this practical, beginner-friendly workshop series, you’ll learn how to understand and calculate your startup’s greenhouse gas emissions — and turn it into real business value.

In this fully funded workshop series, you will create a climate account for your startup, saving you a lot of time, money and effort. Green Survey makes complex and hard work easier for you to overcome and benefit from.

No prior experience needed.

What you’ll get:

• A clear understanding of climate accounting & ESG
• Hands-on experience calculating your own greenhouse gas emissions
• Skills to repeat the calculations year after year
• Insight into how climate data strengthens:
  • funding & investor dialogue
  • communication (without greenwashing)
  • your competitive advantage  

Why join?

• Climate data is becoming a standard in funding, investment and partnerships
• It helps you make smarter decisions and reduce costs
• It can unlock new business opportunities and competitive advantages
• You’ll be able to communicate legally without greenwashing

Who can join?

• Startups and early-stage companies from Aarhus (0–10 employees)
• Students and researchers connected to Kitchen, Aarhus University

If you have any questions about the workshops, you can reach out to Karoline Valentin Ry at kry@au.dk

Program

Workshop 1: Understand Your Climate Impact

• 15 September, 13.00-15.00

Workshop 2: Build Your Climate Account

• 24 September, 13.00-15.00

Preparation

• Short intro material + simple data collection (~1 hour) before Workshop 1
• Light preparation in between workshop 1 and workshop 2

About Green Survey

Green Survey is an Aarhus-based consultancy helping companies turn climate data into action.

They specialize in:

• Climate accounting (GHG Protocol)
• ESG reporting and strategy
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
• Digital Product Passport and Climate Transition Plans
• Green business development

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​AI is changing how companies are built and as founders we need to adapt. The real advantage isn’t knowing what AI can do - it’s knowing how to use it to do more, move faster, and stay on top of everything to run your organization smarter.

​Join Danish Tech Startups at Nordic Office for an afternoon focused on how we as founders are using AI in the real world to improve operations, automate the boring stuff, make better decisions, stay organized, lead our employees better and create more leverage in their day-to-day work.

​This is not a “sit back and listen” kind of event. Come with your challenges, ideas, and curiosity. Leave with practical ways to put AI to work immediately.

​Start: 16:00
Venue: Nordic Office, Skt Knuds Torv 3, 1, 8000 Aarhus C

​Program
16.00 – Arrival

16.15 – Welcome by Nordic Office & Danish Tech Startups (DTS)
Tom Quast, Founder, Nordic Office
Lasse Chor, Danish Tech Startups (DTS)

​16:30 – 17:30 – Founder + AI
Two talks from founders sharing their insights and learnings from implementing different AI tools and agents within their companies. The sessions will be highly practical, featuring real-world walkthroughs and honest insights into the challenges, benefits, and lessons learned along the way.

​Talk 1: Agents and automation, Speaker TBA

​Talk 2: TBC

​17:30-> – Execution Time
Stay for an informal, optional working session where everyone can actually start implementing what they’ve learned. Bring your laptop, pick something you want to improve, and work alongside other founders. Ask questions, share ideas, help each other out — and leave with something actually done. We will dine together while working and supporting each other.

​Drinks and snacks will be provided - dinner is at your own cost. We will order Wolt together :)

​You may withdraw your consent or request access to, correction, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at team@techstartup.dk.

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Friday is for teaming up around ideas. Participants pitch fresh startup ideas, the room votes, and diverse teams of 4-6 people form around the strongest ones.

‍Saturday is for building and feedback: Teams spend the day validating, testing and iterating including 1:1 mentor feedback from experienced founders and operators.

‍Sunday is the final stretch. Teams refine their ideas, prepare their pitches and present to a panel of expert judges before the winners are announced.

Capital can be an important driver of growth, but the right type of financing depends on your company’s ambitions, maturity and strategy.

In this masterclass, you’ll get a practical and realistic introduction to the fundraising landscape and learn how to assess whether external funding is the right next step for your company.

Through workshops and exercises, you’ll work directly with your own company and leave with a concrete plan for financing and investor readiness. You’ll also gain insight into what investors actually look for when evaluating startups — and how to make your company more attractive to potential investors.

What you’ll get:

• A clear overview of different funding options, from bootstrapping and soft funding to business angels and venture capital.
• An understanding of when raising capital makes sense — and when it might not.
• A concrete fundraising strategy matched to your company’s needs, ambitions and stage of development.
• Insight into how investors make decisions and the criteria that determine whether they invest.
• An action plan for strengthening your investor readiness and preparing for conversations with investors.

Sign up if you’re considering raising capital or simply want to better understand your options before deciding on your next step.

The masterclass is held in collaboration with Tech Nordic Advocates and led by Jeanette Carlsson, CEO of Tech Nordic Advocates, and Thomas Marschall, former CEO of DanBAN and angel investor. Both have extensive experience helping Danish startups raise capital in Denmark and across Europe, and bring first-hand insight into the fundraising process and what investors look for.

From the organizer

On 29 September at 16:00, DanBAN (Danish Business Angels) invites aspiring, curious and experienced startup investors to an exclusive afternoon and evening at Michelin-starred Gastromé in Aarhus.

This is a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of successful business angels and founders. Expect an afternoon of knowledge sharing, meaningful conversations and valuable networking—leaving with fresh inspiration and new connections.

Choose whether you'd like to join DanBAN's introduction to startup investing from 16:00–18:00 (free of charge), or continue the evening with an unforgettable Michelin dinner afterwards.

👉 Secure your spot here: : https://forms.monday.com/forms/7aee182664c3c4837f2c738d21fc9306?r=euc1

The programme features perspectives from leading voices in venture capital, discussions on current market trends, and opportunities to connect with business angels, venture funds, family offices, and other investors with an interest in startups and growth companies. (Full programme TBA, ending at 14.30)

This year, we are strengthening the investor focus even further with a curated audience and a programme designed to make Aarhus worth the trip, whether you are travelling from Copenhagen, elsewhere in Denmark, or abroad.

The day concludes with the INCUBA Awards, celebrating Startup of the Year and Investor of the Year for their contribution to growth, innovation, and the development of the Aarhus startup ecosystem.

‍Please note: Aarhus Investor Summit is exclusively for investors.

​The time of the year has finally came - we're back with the annual Aarhus Townhall! 🥂

​Before we kick off the main event, we’re hosting a focused mingle for local founders and the investors. No fluff. Real, facilitated conversations.

If you’re a founder fundraising or close to it, register above and lock your spot via the form below. Remember to tell us who you want to see in the room - we’ll be building the guest list around it ;)

​If you're an investor, register using the link above.

​Founder form - Open Google Form

​PROGRAM

15.30: Arrival and Welcome

15:35 - 16:55: Facilitated Networking

​17.00: Townhall 🚀

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​The mixer is held at the same venue as the Townhall.

​If you haven't signed up for the Townhall event yet - remember to do so here: https://www.startupaarhus.com/events/townhall

​If you have any questions reach out to Dominika, Otto or Sisse from Startup Aarhus.

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​Are you new to our Townhall events? Don't worry! We've got you covered.

​What to Expect:
From 4:00 PM, dive into an hour of casual networking with fellow first-timers. Meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and kickstart meaningful connections.

​Agenda:
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM: Small networking session to get the conversation kick-started.

​4:20 PM - 5:00 PM: Time to chat with the other participants and grab a delicious drink.

​This pre-event offers the perfect opportunity to ease into the Townhall vibe, meet new faces, and get a head start on building lasting relationships. Don't miss out, secure your spot now, it's totally free!

​🚨 Disclaimer:
Please note, this pre-event is exclusively for those who have never attended Townhall before. We kindly ask returning attendees to join us for the main event.

​Remember to also sign up for the main Townhall event - you can grab your ticket here:
https://luma.com/townhall2026

​Can't wait to see you there!

Townhall is our favourite excuse to get everyone together.

​It’s where you grab a beer, eat shawarma, meet people who speak “startup” fluently, and maybe even find that missing piece your company has been looking for.

​At Aarhus Townhall, the stage is kept short, sharp and done before your drink gets warm.

​Because this isn’t about listening for hours. It’s about actually meeting people.

​Expect music, surprises, shawarma and a room full of people building, backing and supporting startups from Aarhus.

​Bring a friend or come on your own.

​It’s chill, it’s free, and we promise you’ll fit right in 🖤

​And this year is special.

​For the first time, Startup Aarhus and INCUBA have teamed up to create Aarhus’ biggest day for investors and startups by hosting Aarhus Townhall and Aarhus Investor Summit on the same day.

​First Investor Summit. Then Townhall. That means more founders, more investors and more of the Aarhus startup ecosystem in town together.

​Interested in Aarhus Investor Summit? Register here.

​Hope to see you on October 8th!

​Startup Aarhus

​PS: We have a limited number of tickets, and it’s first come, first served. They usually disappear fast, so please only grab one if you know you can make it. Every no-show means someone else from the community misses out.

​Didn’t get one? Join our waitlist. We’ll contact you if anything opens up.