What Danish Quantum Community does

Danish Quantum Community (DQC) is a private, membership-based community organization headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark, that serves as the unified entry point to Denmark's quantum technology ecosystem. It was founded in 2021 and brings together stakeholders across industry, academia, research institutions, and government to coordinate Denmark's national quantum efforts. As of 2026, DQC represents 80+ partners, including all five major Danish universities (DTU, KU, AU, SDU, AAU), quantum technology companies (NKT Photonics, Sparrow Quantum, Kvantify, Qpurpose, DFM), global technology vendors (IBM, Microsoft, Quantinuum), industry associations (Danish Industry, IT-Branchen, Dansk Standard), and government bodies (Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Danish Business Authority, Invest in Denmark), with the Novo Nordisk Foundation serving as a major financial supporter.

DQC's product surface is a portfolio of ecosystem-building programs rather than a unified technology platform. The flagship is the annual Quantum Industry Day, co-organized with two government ministries and Danish Industry, which scaled from 300+ participants in 2024 to 450+ in 2026. A parallel Scientific Quantum Conference brings together the national research community. Complementary assets include the Entanglement Exchange international talent portal (hosted with two ministries), the December 2024 Use Case Catalogue, an interactive Danish Quantum Ecosystem Map, and a tiered Partner Network. DQC co-organizes international initiatives such as the Nordic Quantum Alliance (launched 2026) and hosts the Danish Pavilion at Q2B Copenhagen 2026, while participating in execution of Denmark's National Strategy for Quantum Technology.

The business model is subscription-based partnership membership with annual fees tiered by company size: 5,000 DKK for companies with 1-49 employees, 20,000 DKK for 50-250 employees, and 50,000 DKK for 250+ employees, with universities and interest organizations on separate arrangements. Additional revenue comes from event sponsorships, Novo Nordisk Foundation support for specific programs, and government co-funding. Operating with a lean core team of three staff (Managing Director Kristine Helen Falgren, Consultant Sofie Fuglsang, Student Assistant Johan Kruse Larsen) plus a board drawn from partner organizations, DQC is governed as an independent community body rather than a venture-backed entity, with no disclosed equity funding, parent company, or external shareholders.

Name

Danish Quantum Community

Legal name

Danish Quantum Community

Website

https://dqc.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Danish Quantum Community is a private, membership-based organization that convenes Denmark's quantum technology ecosystem, uniting 80+ universities, companies, research institutions, and government bodies through flagship events, talent platforms, and policy engagement.

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Product category

Industry Association / Quantum Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Quantum Community, Developer Relations & Ecosystem Programs (HDAGALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quantum Workshops, Bootcamps & Events Providers (HDAGALAM), Quantum Education & Certification Programs (HDAGALAA)

Keywords

• Quantum ecosystem community
• Industry partnerships network
• Quantum technology events
• Talent exchange programs
• Membership association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partnership Membership Fees: DQC generates revenue through annual partnership membership fees categorized by company size: 5,000 DKK/year for companies with 1-49 employees, 20,000 DKK/year for companies with 50-250 employees, and 50,000 DKK/year for companies with 250+ employees. Universities and interest organizations have separate arrangements. Fees are ex. VAT and paid annually.

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Core offering

Danish Quantum Community is a membership-based community organization that convenes Denmark's quantum technology ecosystem. It sells annual partnership memberships to companies, universities, and research institutions, and produces flagship events (Quantum Industry Day, Scientific Quantum Conference), an international student talent portal (Entanglement Exchange), an interactive Danish Quantum Ecosystem Map, and a Danish Quantum Use Case Catalogue.

Product overview

Danish Quantum Community (DQC) is a community organization that serves as the entry point to Denmark's quantum ecosystem. Rather than offering a unified software product, DQC operates a portfolio of programs and services including flagship events (Quantum Industry Day and Scientific Quantum Conference), talent platforms (Entanglement Exchange), resource collections (Use Case Catalogue, Ecosystem Map), and a partner membership network. These offerings work together to unite quantum stakeholders, strengthen Denmark's quantum research efforts, and facilitate collaboration across industry, academia, and government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quantum Industry Day (QID) Annual flagship event organized by DQC in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and the Danish Business Authority, bringing together industry, academia, and government for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on quantum technologies. Quantum Industry Day 2026 attracted over 450 participants.
• Scientific Quantum Conference (SQC) DQC's annual meeting for the national quantum research community, bringing together researchers and early-career scientists to share cutting-edge results, exchange ideas, and build connections across Denmark's quantum ecosystem.
• DQC Partner Network Partnership program uniting all quantum stakeholders in Denmark with tiered annual membership fees based on company size (5,000 DKK / 20,000 DKK / 50,000 DKK), providing access to a network of 60+ quantum stakeholders, partnership opportunities, flagship events, and policy engagement.
• Entanglement Exchange (Quantum Exchange Portal) International student exchange portal showcasing opportunities for students to pursue quantum-related studies at Danish universities, hosted in collaboration with the Danish Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Higher Education and Science.
• Danish Quantum Use Case Catalogue First collection of Danish quantum use cases, cataloguing practical applications and case studies from the Danish quantum ecosystem.
• Danish Quantum Ecosystem Map Interactive online mapping tool featuring active quantum companies, end-users, university hubs, test facilities, funding agencies, and more within the Danish quantum field.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80 partners representing the Danish Quantum Ecosystem
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Technical University of Denmark (DTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTU is a key academic partner hosting Quantum DTU center and multiple quantum research programs. DTU Electro, Physics, and Nanolab are listed as partners along with DTU's quantum-related centers including BigQ and Center for Silicon Photonics.
• University of Copenhagen (KU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKU hosts the UCPH Quantum Hub and multiple quantum research centers including NQCP (Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme), QUANTOP, QMATH, QDEV, Quantum for Life Centre, and Center for Hybrid Quantum Networks (Hy-Q).
• Aarhus University (AU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAU is a key academic partner hosting Quantum Campus Aarhus and Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies. Partnered on MSc programs in Chemistry, Nanoscience, and Physics.
• University of Southern Denmark (SDU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDU hosts the SDU Quantum Hub and Centre for Quantum Mathematics. The university received DKK 50 million investment for quantum research in 2026. Partner SDU Nano Optics is also listed.
• Aalborg University (AAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAU is an academic partner hosting the AAU Hub for Quantum Technology. Hosts the Scientific Quantum Conference 2026.
• NKT PhotonicsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNKT Photonics is a leading photonics company in the quantum ecosystem. Basil Garabet, President & CEO, serves on the DQC Board of Directors.
• Danish Industry (Dansk Industri)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish Industry co-organizes Quantum Industry Day and hosts the 2025 edition at their Copenhagen offices. Andreas Holbak Espersen, Director of Digital Policy, serves on the DQC Board.
• Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry that co-organizes Quantum Industry Day and developed Part II of Denmark's National Strategy for Quantum Technology covering commercialization, security, and international collaboration.
• The Danish Business AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency that co-organizes Quantum Industry Day and supports DQC's mission to strengthen Denmark's quantum ecosystem.
• Deep Tech Lab – Quantum (BII)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioInnovation Institute's quantum-focused accelerator program. Hosts NATO DIANA startup cohorts and collaborates on Quantum Innovation Challenge. Cathal Mahon, CBO, serves on the DQC Board.
• Sparrow QuantumcoreTechnology or IntegrationQuantum technology company focused on quantum photonics. Kurt Stokbro, CEO, serves on the DQC Board of Directors.
• KvantifycoreTechnology or IntegrationQuantum computing software company. Ulrich Busk Hoff serves as Quantum Engagement Specialist at Kvantify and is part of the SQC program committee.
• QpurposecoreTechnology or IntegrationQuantum algorithms company founded by Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen. Professor Andersen serves on the DQC Board as Director of Centre for Quantum Mathematics, SDU.
• DFM – Danish National Metrology InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationNational metrology institute providing quantum measurement standards and calibration services. Michael Kjær, CEO, serves on the DQC Board.
• IBMstrategicTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing quantum computing access and expertise through IBM Quantum Network.
• MicrosoftstrategicTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner in quantum computing. Microsoft Development Center Denmark participates in DQC events and initiatives.
• QuantinuumstrategicTechnology or IntegrationQuantum computing hardware company participating in DQC ecosystem as exhibitor and partner.
• QuIC (European Quantum Industry Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean quantum industry consortium working on strategic pathways for quantum technology development. DQC collaborates on international initiatives and policy development.
• Nordic Quantum AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic collaboration launched in 2026 to strengthen quantum cooperation across Nordic countries and translate position into economic and societal value.
• Dansk StandardstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish standards organization co-hosting 'Navigating Quantum in a Regulated World' event focusing on quantum regulation, governance, and policy.
• Invest in DenmarkstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment agency attracting foreign investment. Co-organizes Danish Pavilion at Q2B Copenhagen 2026 and investor programs.
• IT-BranchenstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish IT industry association. Natasha Friis Saxberg, CEO, serves as Vice Chair of DQC Board.

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Direct peers

• Norsk Kvanteklynge: Norwegian quantum cluster and community organization aligning national stakeholders in quantum technologies. Directly comparable as a Nordic national quantum community and a listed DQC partner.
• Quantum Delta NL: Dutch national quantum ecosystem consortium coordinating companies, research institutions, and government bodies to commercialize quantum technology. Directly comparable to DQC as a country-level quantum community organization with public-private governance and national strategy alignment.
• InstituteQ (Finland): Finnish quantum community coordinating national stakeholders across academia, industry, and government. Highly comparable to DQC in scope, scale, and convening role, and explicitly listed as one of DQC's international partners.
• QED-C (Quantum Economic Development Consortium): U.S.-based consortium managed by SRI International that unites industry, academia, and government to grow the quantum economy. Comparable to DQC as a national quantum ecosystem convener with working groups and events.
• Quantum Industry Coalition: U.S.-based industry-led coalition advocating for quantum technology policy and ecosystem development. Comparable to DQC in advocacy, networking, and policy engagement function.

Broad incumbents

• QuIC (European Quantum Industry Consortium): European industry consortium for quantum technology stakeholders. Comparable as a quantum ecosystem convener but at a supranational level; DQC is itself a partner, illustrating the relationship between national communities and broader European coordination.
• Nordic Quantum Alliance: Multi-country Nordic alliance launched in 2026 to coordinate quantum cooperation across the region. Comparable convening function to DQC at a regional rather than national scale and a DQC strategic partner.
• National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) – UK: UK national body accelerating quantum computing adoption across research and industry. Comparable convening and ecosystem-building role to DQC but at significantly larger scale and with dedicated government infrastructure funding.

Emerging players

• Q-CTRL: Australian-headquartered quantum infrastructure software company focused on quantum control and workforce training. Partial overlap with DQC through its quantum workforce/education offering and as an ecosystem player in the broader quantum community space, though primarily a technology vendor rather than a community body.
• Deep Tech Lab – Quantum (BII): Quantum-focused deep tech accelerator under the BioInnovation Institute hosting NATO DIANA startup cohorts. Overlaps with DQC on startup ecosystem building and is a listed DQC board partner, making it an adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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