Innovation

Denmark’s commitment to innovation is evident in its investment in research and development, support for startups, and collaboration between academia, industry, and government. By promoting a culture of continuous improvement and embracing cutting-edge technologies, Denmark enhances its competitive edge and addresses global issues such as climate change and resource scarcity.

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Smart cities

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AI-powered energy management system for public buildings

Silkeborg Municipality manages a building portfolio of 550,000 m² with over 2,500 remotely monitored utility meters collecting data on electricity, water, and heating consumption. Given this vast amount of data, it was nearly impossible for staff to monitor energy usage effectively using manual meth

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Bio-based circular solutions

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American herb producer grows smarter with Moving Gutter System

At Soli Organic (American herb producer), they faced the challenge of moving away from traditional outdoor farming toward a more reliable and efficient indoor model. To stay competitive, they needed to reduce transportation and cold storage demands by producing closer to urban markets, all while mai

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P4G

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P4G Summit 2025: Global leaders meet in Vietnam to discuss green growth and partnerships

On 16–17 April 2025, global leaders and innovators will convene at the 2025 P4G Summit in Hanoi to discuss climate solutions and investment for green growth across the globe.

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Innovation

Denmark ranks among Europe's most innovative

With a strong presence in sectors such as green energy, biotechnology, and advanced technology, Denmark continues to demonstrate world-class innovation capacity – driven by both industry and academia. This is emphazised in the latest figures from the European Patent Office (EPO).

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Biosolutions

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Denmark: the biosolutions centre of excellence

The term biosolution was originally coined in Denmark as an attempt to create and gather a new sector. Today the sector is rapidly evolving, and the term is increasingly spreading across the globe.

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Biosolutions

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What are biosolutions?

Biosolutions have been around for thousands of years. They have been used in products such as bread, wine and cheese, but despite this, it was not until recently the term "biosolutions" was invented.

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Meet Danish innovation professionals

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Air pollution from industry production

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Ramboll

Ramboll is a leading international architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, owned by the Ramboll Foundation.

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Air pollution from industry production

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COWI

COWI is a global consulting group headquartered in Denmark. Our services cover engineering, architecture, renewable energy, environmental services, and more.

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Buildings

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Danfoss

The global climate crisis caused by carbon emissions is a key threat to society and our planet. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumpti

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Biodiversity in agriculture

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Viemose DGS

As Scandinavia’s leading provider of automated and manual cultivation systems, Viemose DGS delivers innovative, reliable solutions tailored to optimize your growing operations. We are your trusted par

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Green financing

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Rockstart Ventures

Rockstart is a leading accelerator VC investing in ambitious founders with groundbreaking visions for a regenerative and sustainable future.

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Biosolutions

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Nocla

Nocla is an innovative food company specializing in sustainable and natural flavorings for professional kitchens and food producers.

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Circular economy

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RefurbishBike ApS

RefurbishBike: A green solution for waste and urban / micro transportation with a high value for ESG and CSR in a circular cycling concept

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Biodiversity

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Danish Standards

Danish Standards is Denmark's official standardization organization, providing Danish market players the opportunity to help secure Danish interests and competitiveness in the development of European

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Green financing

To curb climate change and accelerate the green transition, finance is pivotal. With pioneering pension funds, asset managers, and public investors, Denmark has long been leading the way in ESG and green financing.

Sector coupling

Through sector integration we need to move the energy flows with highest possible efficiency between sectors and transfer the renewable energy to transport, heating and production which today are powered by fossil fuels.

Biodiversity

Denmark is making efforts to tackle the increasing challenges threatening both local and global biodiversity. With the EU Biodiversity Strategy leading the way, new initiatives is being made to support plants, animals and ecosystems in the future.

Partnerships

Transitioning to a sustainable economy and achieving net zero cannot be done without global partnerships and cross-sectoral collaboration. With this notion, Denmark has established 14 climate partnerships placing the private sector at the heart of the green transition.

Circular economy

In enabling the green transition, it is crucial to address product life extension, reuse, and the recycling of waste, circular business models can reduce consumption and minimise waste generation. They allow products to be continuously used, reused, sold as a service, and enable the sharing of products, rather than incentivising a one-time purchase.

Policy framework

Denmark's robust policy framework includes ambitious climate goals, stringent environmental standards, and incentives for green innovation. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, and the public, Denmark ensures effective implementation and continuous improvement of its policies.

Job creation and just transition

While the green transition creates vast employment opportunities, it also calls for upskilling, new labour market policies and investments in human capital. Based on the legacy of public-private partnerships, Denmark shows that job creation and green growth can go hand in hand.

Innovation

Denmark’s commitment to innovation is evident in its investment in research and development, support for startups, and collaboration between academia, industry, and government. By promoting a culture of continuous improvement and embracing cutting-edge technologies, Denmark enhances its competitive edge and addresses global issues such as climate change and resource scarcity.

Digitalisation

Digitalisation is about integrating digital technologies into all aspects of society and industry to enhance efficiency, connectivity, and innovation. By leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, Denmark improves public services, optimises industrial processes, and fosters a more connected and resilient society.

P4G - Partnering for Green Growth

The P4G initiative aims at engaging private companies and governments in partnerships with the purpose of solving the UN’s 17 development goals. As the national platform for P4G activities in Denmark, State of Green will help facilitate such partnerships.