Skylab Startup Program

At DTU Skylab, innovation is a team sport. You succeed by inviting the outside world in and tapping the right resources at the right time, and Skylab's support for DTU-based startups covers everything needed to turn an idea into a business.

By joining, you and your team gain the structure, skills, and confidence to move from concept to company while developing key strengths in leadership, innovation, communication, and business development. The programme is open to all DTU students and staff.

Start your journey

The first step is simple: show up. There are two easy ways to explore entrepreneurship and get feedback on your idea.

• Info session: a brief but thorough look at how Skylab works with startups, its programmes and tools, plus a crash course in effective ideation.
• Open-door coaching session: your way into the programme. Pitch your idea, get honest feedback from a startup coach, and decide together whether you're ready for the next step.

Specialised tracks

Pre-scaleup Track

For research-based startups that hold a PoC or InnoExplorer grant (2026 onwards). Over up to 12 months, the Pre-scaleup core team of Innovation Partners and Venture Partners helps you strengthen your commercial foundation and advance your scale-up potential.

• 1:1 support from Innovation Partners and Venture Partners
• Tailored sessions on commercialisation, funding, team development, and IP strategy
• All benefits of the Skylab Startup Programme, including mentoring, the founder community, and the co-founder programme
• A goal of raising at least two innovation readiness levels (KTH model) across business, technology, funding, and team

Read more about the Pre-scaleup Track

Prototype2Market

For research-based startups ready to go beyond the lab: residency in the Developer Hall, access to labs, and a tailored technical development plan to turn prototypes into market-ready products.