Innovation Hub

Technical University of Denmark

DTU Link, Risø

The innovation hub at DTU Risø Campus, where startups, researchers and companies collaborate on technological breakthroughs. A 400 m² open innovation environment with desks, a prototype workshop and direct access to DTU’s research facilities.

Early Engagement

Facilities

DTU Link, Risø

Contacts

Jacob Hededam Aabroe Hansen

Organizations

DTU Skylab

DTU Link is the innovation hub at DTU Risø Campus, where startups, researchers and companies collaborate on innovation and technological breakthroughs. Part of DTU Skylab since 2018, it supports the development of solutions that address the problems of the future and make a difference for the many.

Access to technological infrastructure

DTU Link is a 400 m² open innovation environment where spinouts, startups and tech-oriented companies can establish a workplace with access to a cafeteria, meeting facilities, and social and academic networking activities. It sits next to unique research facilities, a professional machine workshop and a small prototype workshop, with the option of prototyping and starting up series-0 production.

Access to technology collaboration

DTU Link is Region Zealand’s gateway to the university’s researchers, students and innovation ecosystem. Over the last four years it has facilitated and financed more than 100 innovation collaborations between SMEs and researchers and technicians at DTU.

Support and maturation of tech startups

DTU Link helps startups mature in their first years. Business developers offer sparring on development, testing and validation of technological solutions, and support market maturity, scaling and further product development — together with advisors, technicians, researchers, the national clusters and business hubs.

Workspace

Rent a desk or office space

To strengthen cooperation with businesses in Region Zealand, DTU has transformed a former research building into a vibrant entrepreneurial incubator.

  • Desk space in a newly renovated, open-plan office

  • Fixed and flexible lease terms

  • Free use of the prototype workshop for tenants

  • Academic and social networking events

  • Neighbours to DTU research in light, smart grid, solar cells and wind energy

Already in — or planning — a research collaboration with DTU? Then the incubator is the obvious choice. Contact Jacob Aabroe Hansen for more information.

Workshops

Prototype and mechanical workshops

A stone’s throw from DTU Link, the professional mechanical workshop at DTU Risø Campus has a dedicated team of research technicians and blacksmiths who build high-quality advanced equipment for research or commercial use, such as prototypes and 0-series.

  • Wood, metal, plastic and electronics

  • 2D / 3D CNC machines and a 3D coordinate measuring machine

  • Traditional machine tools and specialised machines, including welding equipment

  • Prototype workshop with 3D printers and laser cutters — free for tenants

Contact

DTU Link, DTU Risø Campus, Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde