What REBBLS does

REBBLS is a non-profit, volunteer-run community organization headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2012 to support bioentrepreneurship within the Danish life sciences ecosystem. The organization operates as a peer network rather than a commercial venture, offering free programming designed to connect scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors across the biotechnology and deep tech sectors in Denmark.

Its core offerings include an annual Startup Academy (a four-day intensive program), quarterly Ventures & Wine events, monthly Beers with Peers gatherings, annual Hackathons, and a Collaborations track. Events are run at no cost to participants and hosted predominantly at Symbion, a Copenhagen-based life science community hub that also serves as REBBLS' headquarters. The model is intentionally lightweight: there is no proprietary technology, no digital product, and no AI component; the value is in the convening function and the social capital it generates among repeat attendees.

REBBLS is funded entirely through institutional sponsorships rather than user revenue. Named sponsors include Symbion (which also serves as headquarters), Industriens Fond, Hoiberg, BioInnovation Institute, and the University of Copenhagen. The organization does not sell products, charge tuition, or generate revenue from attendees, which structurally limits its growth ceiling and ties its operational sustainability to the continued patronage of a small set of institutional sponsors.

Name

REBBLS

Legal name

REBBLS

Website

https://rebbls.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REBBLS is a Copenhagen-based, volunteer-run non-profit founded in 2012 that supports Danish bioentrepreneurship through free community events including Startup Academy, Beers with Peers, and Hackathons, funded by institutional sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Support: As a non-profit organization, REBBLS operates primarily through sponsorship and support from Danish ecosystem partners. The organization receives backing from supporters including Symbion, Industriens Fond, Hoiberg, and BioInnovation Institute to fund events, programs like Startup Academy, and organizational operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REBBLS is a volunteer-run, non-profit community network that supports entrepreneurship and ecosystem development in the Danish life sciences, biotech, and deep tech sectors. It delivers free events and programs — including an annual multi-day Startup Academy, quarterly Ventures & Wine networking evenings, monthly Beers with Peers meetups, yearly Hackathons, and ad hoc Collaborations with partner organizations — designed to connect, educate, and inspire researchers, students, founders, and investors. Operations are funded through sponsorships from Danish ecosystem partners rather than fees paid by participants.

Product overview

REBBLS (Rising Entrepreneurs in BioBusiness & Life Science) is a non-profit volunteer-run network based in Copenhagen that operates as a community programs platform rather than a traditional software product. The organization offers a portfolio of four distinct program/event offerings: Startup Academy (an annual free multi-day entrepreneurship immersion program), Ventures & Wine (a quarterly networking evening with startup pitches and expert panels), Beers with Peers (a monthly casual meetup series on interdisciplinary topics), and Hackathons (yearly intensive multi-day problem-solving events). Together, these programs form a connected ecosystem supporting the development of life science entrepreneurship in Denmark through education, inspiration, connection, and community building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Academy A free annual multi-day immersion program into life science entrepreneurship in the Danish ecosystem, covering lectures, workshops, networking, and hands-on casework on topics including business models, IP strategy, fundraising, and regulatory compliance. Designed for researchers, students, and aspiring bioentrepreneurs.
• Ventures & Wine A quarterly evening networking event featuring startup pitches, investor panels, and expert discussions on IP, fundraising, and accounting topics, held in a relaxed setting with wine. Targeted at bioentrepreneurship enthusiasts and ecosystem participants.
• Beers with Peers A monthly casual networking meetup series on interdisciplinary topics such as sustainable cities, psychedelics in science, and human enhancement, held in a relaxed setting with beers. Targeted at the Danish life sciences and bioentrepreneurship community.
• Hackathons Yearly intensive multi-day events where interdisciplinary teams tackle real challenges in life science and biotech, with past themes including precision medicine and green chemistry. Designed to bring together researchers, students, and industry professionals for problem-solving.
• REBBLS Collaborations Ad hoc co-hosted events with partner organizations featuring panels, workshops, and fireside chats on trending topics in life sciences. Designed to extend REBBLS' community programming through partner ecosystems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established since 2012 - over 13 years strengthening the Danish bioentrepreneurship ecosystem

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SymbioncoreOthersSymbion is a Copenhagen-based startup hub that serves as REBBLS' primary host location and organizational partner. REBBLS is headquartered at Symbion's Fruebjergvej 3 location. Symbion provides workspace community and ecosystem infrastructure supporting REBBLS' mission to strengthen Danish bioentrepreneurship.
• Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Copenhagen is a key supporter of REBBLS, providing institutional backing and helping connect students and researchers to the organization's programs. This partnership is central to REBBLS' mission of engaging the academic research community.
• CPH LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPH Labs is listed as a sponsor and partner for the REBBLS Startup Academy program. CPH Labs is a Copenhagen-based life science incubator and co-working space.
• KU LighthouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKU Lighthouse (University of Copenhagen's startup hub) is a sponsor and partner for the REBBLS Startup Academy, supporting the program's mission to educate and inspire life science entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• BioInnovation Institute (BII): Copenhagen-based life science startup accelerator and incubator. Most directly comparable to REBBLS as both operate in the Danish life science entrepreneurship ecosystem, and BII is already a core partner/sponsor of REBBLS.
• MassChallenge: Global startup accelerator with a community-led model and program-based engagement for early-stage founders. Comparable in mission of catalyzing entrepreneurship through structured community programming.
• Startup Weekend: Volunteer-organized entrepreneurship events running pitch and hackathon-style programming globally. Matches REBBLS's volunteer-run, event-driven engagement model and grassroots origin.
• LabCentral: US-based life science startup hub combining coworking, community programming, and ecosystem events. Closely matches REBBLS's model of community-driven support for life science founders.
• IndieBio: Global life sciences accelerator running cohort-based programs and community events for bio-entrepreneurs. Comparable mission of supporting early-stage life science ventures through structured programming.
• Biolabs: Global network of life science coworking and incubation sites supporting early-stage biotech ventures. Comparable in mission and the kind of community infrastructure it provides to life science founders.
• BIA (BioIndustry Association): UK trade and community association representing the life sciences industry. Comparable to REBBLS as a membership/community organization supporting biotech entrepreneurship and ecosystem connectivity.
• European Biotechnology Network: Pan-European non-profit facilitating connections across biotech academia and industry. Shares REBBLS's non-profit, community-building mission focused on life science entrepreneurship.

Others

• Science Exchange: Marketplace and ecosystem platform for outsourced life science research services. Adjacent in serving the life science community, though its business model differs materially from REBBLS's.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Large global startup accelerator network with multiple programs and ecosystem events. A broader incumbent whose entrepreneurship programming overlaps with REBBLS's mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rebbls

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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