What DTU Science Park does

DTU Science Park A/S is a Danish commercial real-estate and innovation-ecosystem operator headquartered in Hørsholm, with a secondary campus in Kongens Lyngby adjacent to the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The company manages a roughly 100-hectare research park that hosts 300+ deep tech companies and more than 5,000 professionals, leasing flexible laboratories, offices, workshops, warehouses, and custom-built single-tenant headquarters to biotech, medtech, photonics, hardware, and dual-use technology firms. Beyond physical space, DTU Science Park runs accelerator and growth programmes (historically including Danish Tech Challenge, MedTech Growth, GreenUP Accelerator, and Defence Tech Denmark), a free DeepTech Mentoring scheme with up to three independent mentors per tenant, and an enterprise-grade IT backbone (redundant fiber network with Fortinet NGFW protection, per-company VLANs, DDoS protection) operated in partnership with Atea.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring commercial-lease contracts, supplemented by partnership subscriptions (DKK 35,000/year BASIS and DKK 65,000/year PREMIUM tiers, plus a Discipline Owner programme), optional network add-ons (fiber at DKK 1,995/month, RJ-45 ports at DKK 49/month, additional IP addresses at DKK 150/month), and operating margins on grant-funded accelerator programmes. Programme capital is sourced from Danish institutional funders - most prominently the three-year, DKK 200 million Defence Tech Denmark programme co-funded by Industriens Fond, Innovationsfonden, and EIFO - and channeled to startups free of charge or at low marginal cost to participants. Corporate partnership tiers, anchor enterprise tenants (Novonesis, ALK, Trackman, FMC, YmAbs Therapeutics, Bioneer, DHI), and a curated discipline-owner partner ecosystem (DIS/CREADIS, AWA Denmark, Force Technology, North Pine Advisory, Grant Thornton, NJORD Law Firm, PLM Group) structure the commercial offering beyond simple space rental.

The Hørsholm campus is mid-way through DGNB Gold certification (final certification targeted 2027), which would make it Denmark's first DGNB-certified research park and a certifiable ESG datum for tenant sustainability reporting. In 2026, the company executed a strategic pivot - closing MedTech Growth, ending Danish Tech Challenge's accelerator function, and expanding the Customer Engagement department - to redirect resources toward tenant-success support for the 300+ companies already inside the park.

Name

DTU Science Park

Legal name

DTU Science Park A/S

Website

https://dtusciencepark.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DTU Science Park operates Denmark's largest deep tech cluster, leasing flexible laboratories, offices, workshops, and storage across its Hørsholm and Lyngby campuses to 300+ deep tech startups and established companies, alongside grant-funded growth programmes and shared services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Park / Deep Tech Innovation Infrastructure

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate leasing
• Deep tech incubator
• Laboratory workspace rental
• Startup acceleration programs
• Science park facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Hørsholm

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Commercial real estate leasing: DTU Science Park earns revenue primarily from renting flexible office, laboratory, workshop, and warehouse space to deep tech companies. Leases are scalable — tenants can up- or down-scale space as needed. Properties span multi-tenant common houses and single-company domiciles.
2. Growth program fees: DTU Science Park operates accelerator/growth programs (e.g., Danish Tech Challenge, MedTech Growth, Defence Tech Denmark, GreenUP Accelerator) for startups and SMEs. Programs are funded by industry foundations (Industriens Fond, Innovationsfonden, EIFO) with the park acting as program operator. Some programs charge no fee to participants; others are funded via institutional grants.
3. Shared services and add-ons: Additional revenue comes from optional services including: event catering, printing/copying, dedicated workshop access, custom build-out of premises, and extended network infrastructure (additional IP addresses, fiber drops at 1,995 DKK/month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DTU Science Park is Denmark's largest deep tech science park operating across two campuses in Hørsholm and Kongens Lyngby. It provides scalable commercial real estate (laboratories, offices, workshops, warehouses, custom-built headquarters, co-working desks) to high-tech companies, alongside managed growth programs (Defence Tech Denmark, GreenUP Accelerator, Danish Tech Challenge, MedTech Growth), the DeepTech Mentoring scheme, enterprise-grade network infrastructure, and community services supporting biotech, medtech, photonics and hardware ventures.

Product overview

DTU Science Park is a leading deep tech science park in Denmark operating across two locations (Hørsholm and Lyngby). The offering consists of physical workspace solutions including offices, laboratories, custom headquarters, desk rental in co-working spaces, workshops, and storage facilities. Beyond real estate, DTU Science Park provides a comprehensive ecosystem with the GreenUP Accelerator growth program, DeepTech Mentoring, an extensive community network of 315+ companies, professional services (reception, canteen, meeting facilities), network infrastructure with Fortinet security, and mobility solutions. The park positions itself as Denmark's largest deep tech cluster with over 5,000 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Rental Flexible office spaces in all sizes with access to professional meeting facilities, shared cafeteria, and reception; available to deep tech companies that need to scale up as they grow.
• Laboratory Facilities Laboratories providing optimal working conditions meeting the highest safety standards for high-tech testing and experiments that support company technology development.
• Custom Headquarters (Eget domicil) Custom-built or renovated headquarters where companies can control interior design, architecture, and décor to create optimal growth conditions, on the Hørsholm or Lyngby campus.
• Desk Rental (Skrivebord) Co-working office community rental that allows networking and knowledge sharing with other deep tech startups and scale-ups and includes access to mentors for business development.
• Workshop Facilities Workshop with electronics test equipment, 3D printers, soldering equipment, drill presses and other hand tools, available as add-on access for hardware startups at the Lyngby campus.
• Warehouse / Storage Storage facilities available in various sizes from small square meters to large halls for secure storage near the workplace.
• Defence Tech Denmark 3-year acceleration programme with DKK 200M in funding for startups and SMEs developing dual-use technologies (AI, drones, sensors, energy, space) for the defence sector; targets 72 companies and is co-driven with Teknologisk Institut.
• GreenUP Accelerator Growth programme focused on helping climate tech startups develop sustainable solutions and reduce CO2 in their operations and products.
• DeepTech Mentoring 6-month mentoring programme providing targeted, independent expert guidance on current business challenges, free for companies located in DTU Science Park; up to three independent mentors per company.
• Science Park Partnership (BASIS and PREMIUM tiers) Tiered annual partnership subscription for service providers and advisors: BASIS at DKK 35,000/year (info-screen presence, newsletter promotion, 22% DTU Board Education discount) and PREMIUM at DKK 65,000/year (adds Office Hours and startup matchmaking).
• Network Infrastructure Services High-speed wireless internet, per-company private VLAN networks, DDoS protection, redundant fiber infrastructure and add-on services such as dedicated RJ-45 drops (DKK 49/month) and 1 Gbps fiber connections (DKK 1,995/month) for non-common-house buildings.
• Mobility Hub Shared mobility solution combining electric bike (Dott), electric car sharing (GreenMobility, KINTO Mobility) and carpooling (Nabogo) for tenant employees, established under the EU Horizon Europe HUB+ project with Region Hovedstaden and Rudersdal Kommune.
• Community Services Practical services for tenant companies including reception, canteen, meeting rooms, WiFi, cleaning, maintenance, parking, and bicycle repair facilities that enable efficient daily operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies from DTU Science Park's programs have raised over DKK 2.8 billion in total financing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Defence Tech Denmark (Industriens Fond, Innovationsfonden, EIFO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Defence Tech Denmark is a 3-year programme (2024-2027) with DKK 200 million in funding from Industriens Fond, Innovationsfonden, and EIFO. The programme helps startups and SMEs develop dual-use technologies for the defence sector, targeting AI, drones, sensors, energy, and space technology. DTU Science Park and Teknologisk Institut operate the programme. 72 startups and SMEs will go through the programme over 3 years. Signe Blad Johnsen (CCO, DTU Science Park) is a co-originator of the programme.
• Defense Innovation Highway (Danish Tech Startups)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Defense Innovation Highway connects Ukrainian and Nordic tech innovators to accelerate defence innovation. Led by Esben Gadsbøll (co-founder of Danish Tech Startups), it organizes delegations to Ukraine and Nordic Tours bringing Ukrainians to the Nordic region. DTU Science Park collaborates with this platform to strengthen the Nordic-Ukrainian defence tech corridor. The partnership complements Defence Tech Denmark by providing international market connections and real-world use case feedback from the Ukrainian conflict.
• Teknologisk Institut (Danish Technological Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeknologisk Institut co-drives the Defence Tech Denmark programme alongside DTU Science Park. The institute brings expertise in applied technology and innovation support, complementing DTU Science Park's ecosystem capabilities. The partnership leverages both organizations' strengths to support defence tech companies.
• DTU (Technical University of Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTU Science Park maintains a close, ongoing collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark. This includes university collaboration (universitetssamarbejde), DTU Økosystem Tour for prospective tenants, and access for park tenants to DTU's research facilities, talent pool, and faculty expertise. DTU's campus in Lyngby is adjacent to the park's Lyngby campus.
• DIS/CREADIS (Engineering and consulting)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCREADIS (known as DIS in Denmark) is a discipline owner partner in DTU Science Park's programs. They offer startups in programmes 2 hours/month of expert assistance during program runs (bæredygtighedsrådgivning, CE-mærkning, produktudvikling, produktionsudvikling) at 25% discount. For park tenants, they offer 10% discount on standard hourly rates. Specializes in Life Sciences, defence, industrial production, and renewable energy. 600+ engineers across Denmark, Poland, Spain, France, India, and USA.
• AWA Denmark A/S (IP and patent advisory)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAWA Denmark is a discipline owner partner offering startups and park tenants 1-2 hours of pro-bono IP advisory sessions. Areas covered include patent strategy, competitor patent analysis, trademark optimization, and trade secret protection. AWA has 180 consultants covering all technical disciplines and IP law areas.
• Force Technology (GTS institute)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerForce Technology is a GTS (Advanced Technology Group) institute and discipline owner partner offering hardware startups in accelerator programs 1 free consultation session on startup concepts, electronics selection, and compliance/CE-marking. Specializes in photonics, sensor technology, MedTech devices, and defence/dual-use. Also provides access to test facilities for prototype development.
• North Pine Advisory (grant and funding advisory)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorth Pine Advisory is a discipline owner partner helping park tenants assess their grant and soft-funding potential. They offer a free initial meeting to map funding opportunities (Horizon Europe, Danish business support). Specializes in deep tech sectors including cleantech, greentech, medtech, and biotech. Has helped several DTU Science Park companies secure funding including Lotus Microsystems, Maripure, AIRY, and SenArch.
• Grant Thornton (accounting, tax, and finance advisory)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrant Thornton's Startup and Venture team is a discipline owner partner offering 1-2 hours of pro-bono accounting and finance advisory to startups and park tenants. Covers company structure, tax and exit planning, IP and sales structures, tax credits (LL §8X, §8B), R&D costs, budgeting, valuation, option programs, VAT, and international expansion. Founded in 2012 with focus on DTU spinouts.
• NJORD Law FirmminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNJORD Law Firm is a discipline owner partner providing 1 free hour of legal advice to startups and park tenants, plus 20% discount on standard hourly rates and competitive fixed prices on selected services (founder agreements, convertible notes). Covers company formation, financing rounds, contracts, and IP protection. Has an office in building 331 in DTU Science Park (open Thursdays).
• PLM Group (SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPLM Group is a discipline owner partner offering startups 2 months of free access to 3DEXPERIENCE Works (including SOLIDWORKS for CAD, simulation, visualization), MySolidWorks online courses, technical support, and design guidance. After the first year, discounts on licenses are available. PLM Group is the leading SOLIDWORKS distributor in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
• Atea (IT infrastructure and network)coreTechnology or IntegrationAtea is the primary IT infrastructure partner for DTU Science Park's network solution. They provide and maintain the park's redundant fiber Wi-Fi network, Fortinet NGFW security, and DDoS protection. Atea is one of the Nordic region's leading IT suppliers, holding multiple sustainability certifications including CDP Climate A List, EcoVadis Platinum, and Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies.
• Atea (IT)coreTechnology or IntegrationAtea is the IT partner providing network infrastructure across DTU Science Park's common houses in Hørsholm and Lyngby.
• Fortinet (cybersecurity)coreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet supplies the Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) technology protecting DTU Science Park's network infrastructure. The FortiGate NGFW provides intrusion prevention, anti-malware, URL/content filtering, and DDoS protection. Fortinet NGFW is internationally recognized for high security standards and performance.
• Cheval Blanc Kantiner (catering)minorOthersCheval Blanc Kantiner operates the canteens in DTU Science Park's common houses (Agern Allé 5A, 24, Venlighedsvej 4 in Hørsholm; Diplomvej 381 in Lyngby). They provide daily breakfast, lunch, meeting catering, and takeaway. They also manage the fruit ordering service and Zero Waste Box initiative.
• Ricco's kaffebar (coffee shop)minorOthersRicco's kaffebar operates a barista coffee shop within DTU Science Park's Hørsholm campus, providing a casual meeting and networking space for tenant employees.
• Arboretet i Hørsholm (arboretum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTU Science Park in Hørsholm is part of the Arboret, established in 1936 for forestry and horticultural teaching. The collaboration with Arboretet shapes the park's green environment, provides research partnerships on tree species and biodiversity, and informs the park's sustainability initiatives (DGNB Gold certification, biodiversity efforts).
• Arboretet i HørsholmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arboretum in Hørsholm collaborates with DTU Science Park on green environment management, biodiversity research, and sustainable landscape planning. The park's green attractions (insect hotel, Malus collection, Danish forest section) are outcomes of this collaboration.
• Dott (electric bike sharing)minorOthersDott provides electric bike sharing services through DTU Science Park's mobility hub. Employees can rent electric bikes to reach nearby train stations (e.g., Rungsted Kyst St.). Part of the EU Horizon Europe HUB+ mobility project (DKK 10M grant from Region Hovedstaden and Rudersdal Kommune).
• GreenMobility (electric car sharing)minorOthersGreenMobility provides electric car sharing through DTU Science Park's mobility hub. Employees can rent EVs for commutes or external meetings, with access to GreenMobility's parking zones in the Copenhagen area. Part of the EU-funded HUB+ mobility project.
• KINTO Mobility (electric car sharing)minorOthersKINTO Mobility provides electric car sharing through DTU Science Park's mobility hub, offering access to Green Mobility's fixed parking spaces in denser urban areas of Greater Copenhagen. Continues the HUB+ project after EU funding ended.
• LogBuy (employee discount program)minorOthersLogBuy provides DTU Science Park tenants and their employees with access to over 2,800 discount agreements with retailers including Apple, Philips, and Hotels.com. DTU Science Park covers the membership fee. Services include fixed-price agreements, time-limited Her & Nu offers, gift card discounts, and cashback.
• Region Hovedstadens Mobile Blodbank (blood donation)minorOthersRegion Hovedstadens Mobile Blodbank visits DTU Science Park periodically for blood donations. Available to all employees at all tenant companies regardless of location.
• Rådet for Bæredygtigt Byggeri (DGNB auditor)minorOthersRådet for Bæredygtigt Byggeri issues the DGNB certification for DTU Science Park. Rambøll Danmark serves as the DGNB auditor for the park's certification process. The Hørsholm campus is pursuing DGNB Gold certification (mid-way certification achieved 2025, final certification targeted 2027).
• Wash n' Dry (laundry service)minorOthersWash n' Dry provides dry cleaning and pressing services twice weekly to DTU Science Park tenants in both Hørsholm and Lyngby. Orders must be placed by 10:00 AM on pickup days. Accessed through the LogBuy discount agreement.
• DTU Board EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDTU Board Education offers board member training to DTU Science Park tenants and partners. DTU Science Park negotiates a 22% discount on DTU Board Education courses for Science Park Partners (BASIS tier). Courses cover board responsibilities, leadership, and networking with experienced board professionals.
• Vild med Vilje / Danmarks NaturfredningsforeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTU Science Park participates in the Vild med Vilje initiative and collaborates with Danmarks Naturfredningsforening. This partnership guides the park's biodiversity efforts, including the insect hotel, Malus collection, and deliberate non-mowing of certain areas to support wildlife.
• Region Hovedstaden and Rudersdal KommuneminorOthersRegion Hovedstaden (now Region Øst) and Rudersdal Kommune were key partners in the EU Horizon Europe HUB+ mobility project that established DTU Science Park's mobility hub. The project received DKK 10M in EU funding and tested shared mobility solutions outside major urban centres.

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