What is Deep Green Innovators?
Deep Green Innovators is a three-year pilot project consisting of five cohorts, each running a six-month innovation program.
Deep Green Innovators is a collaboration between Aarhus University, Aalborg University and Copenhagen Business School. The program is funded by The Danish Industry Foundation.
Who can participate?
We are looking for brilliant minds with the dedication and motivation needed to create change-making startups in the field of the green transition.
We are looking for the following profiles to participate:
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Entrepreneurs looking for their next startup adventure
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Students deeply committed to green tech, sustainability or entrepreneurship
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Green tech or sustainability professionals who want to dive into entrepreneurship and gain inspiration from innovative research
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Professionals who are looking for their next career path and curious about sustainability and green tech
Why join?
Collaborate: Work with driven and ambitious peers from diverse backgrounds.
Transform Ideas: Develop startup concepts addressing sustainability challenges.
Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced business developers and academics.
Remarkable Research: Gain inspiration from the latest research in a broad range of fields related to the green transition.
Meet the Innovators
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I’ve studied a lot, but I want to move from sitting with books to creating something real. This program bridges the gap between business and technical disciplines, which rarely communicate.
Lukas Eriksson, 23 years, Sweden
MSc in Economics and Business Administration from CBS
Innovator in cohort #1
Ready to shape the future of sustainability?
Are you interested in learning about future cohorts of the Deep Green Innovators Program? Or do you have any questions about the program? Write your details below and we will reach out to you.
FAQ
Who can apply to the program? Anyone can apply, no formal requirements are needed. However, to be considered eligible for participating we need to be sure, that you are motivated to commit fully to the program and have interest in creating and working on a start-up.
Who will be admitted to the program? Innovators are invited to participate in the Deep Green Innovators Program based on the following criteria: experience with entrepreneurship and sustainability, motivation and commitment to create a start-up, collaborative skills, technical knowledge and experience.
Is this a case challenge? No. Deep Green Innovators is not a case challenge. It is an innovation program where the outcome is creating new startups.
When will I know if I have secured a spot in the program? Shortly after the application deadline, you will know if you are considered eligible for participation in the initial Discovery sessions. At the end of the Discovery sessions, the final teams will be created.
Does it cost anything for me to participate? No, there is no participation fee, and all accommodation during the workshops are covered by the program. The program is funded by the Danish Industry Foundation.
Do I have to live in Denmark? Yes, you have to be based in Denmark to participate in the program, since we have several physical meet-ups in different locations in Denmark.
Do I have to be connected to Aarhus University, CBS or Aalborg in order to participate? No, there are no requirements to be connected to any educational institutions.
Will I work alone or together with other people? You will be a part of a team working together to create a start-up.
When is the next cohort? Cohort #2 is running in the Spring of 2025 with applications opening in February 2025. Cohort #3 is running in the Fall of 2025 with applications opening in September 2025.
In the Deep Green Innovators Program we bring together three key elements: research results related to the green transition, startup talents and industry partners bringing challenges from the business world.
