Make climate change your business

Take green innovation from concept to reality as you embark on your first journey into sustainable leadership. Develop the skills to drive meaningful change for people, planet, and business

Program dates: September 30, October 4 & 23, November 14 & 22 & December 2

Didn't get to sign up for our fall cohort, fear not, let us know you are interested, and we will let you know when we open for applications for the next cohort.

Application

Who can apply?
We’re looking for entrepreneurs, students, and professionals eager to explore sustainability, launch new ideas, or take the next step in their career. You don't have to be affiliated with a university. Just eager to create a startup in the green transition.

Do I need an idea or team?

Not at all — we’ll support you in finding both. Just come as you are.

What if I already have an idea or/and team?

Whether you’re joining as part of a team or as an individual with your own idea, you’re more than welcome and we will help you further with your idea.

How do you decide, who gets in the program?

We’ll be looking at your motivation, and any experience you have with entrepreneurship and sustainability.

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Discovery Phase

Once the application round wraps up, the Discovery Phase begins – and that’s where the fun begins!

This is the moment where individuals become teams, and curiosity turns into collaboration. Through a series of dynamic workshops, the Innovators dive into the cohort theme, connect across disciplines, and explore bold new ideas together.

Once you have joined Deep Green Innovators you get:

6 workshop sessions (online and physical meet-ups)

A group of dedicated and inspiring people with an array of personal and professional backgrounds

Access to industry professionals, groundbreaking research, business developers and mentoring

Office space in Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Aalborg for continued work on your project

Save the dates

1. DISCOVER THE PROGRAM

INTRODUCTORY SESSION

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4 PM - 5.30 PM

Online session

2. DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF WATER

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11 AM - 4 PM

Meet in person: Aarhus

3. DISCOVER SUSTAINABILITY

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5 PM - 8 PM

Meet in person: Copenhagen and Aarhus

4. DISOVER THE IDEAL STARTUP TEAM

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9 AM - 12 PM

Meet in person: Aarhus and Copenhagen

5. DISCOVER YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT

10-HOUR HACKATHON

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10 AM - 8 PM

Meet in person: Copenhagen

6. FINALIZING TEAM AND THEME

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4 PM - 6 PM

Meet in person: Aarhus and Copenhagen

Incubation Phase

Once the Discovery Phase is complete, it's time to dive deeper with your team and start shaping your idea into a real venture!

You’ll get hands-on support from experienced business developers and local hubs to help you refine your concept and move closer to launch.

What’s included in the Incubation:

As part of the Incubation Phase, you’ll gain access to a wide range of resources designed to help you grow your startup:

Up to 12 Business Development sessions
Up to 5 Impact Developer sessions
Pitch training to sharpen your storytelling
Access to a mentor network of experienced professionals
Funding workshops to prepare you for investment
Flexible seating and access to local hubs
Community events to connect, learn, and grow

How do I get to the Incubation Phase?

After completing the Discovery Phase, you can apply either as a team or as a solo founder — but if you're applying alone, you'll need a clear plan for how to build your team.

What are teams evaluated on?

To move forward into the Incubation Phase, teams are evaluated based on several key criteria:

The strength and originality of the idea
The potential for real-world impact in the green transition
Team dynamics and commitment
A clear plan for development and execution

When?

The Incubation Phase of cohort #3 runs from January to April, 2026 with a kick off weekend from Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, January 11, 2026

Theme

Every cohort focuses on a specific theme within sustainability. Based on this theme, participants are introduced to key industry challenges and cutting-edge research from leading universities.

The upcoming cohort’s theme is: "Ripple effect: shaping the future of water"

Water is not only essential to life — it’s also a powerful catalyst for the green transition.

In the third cohort of Deep Green Innovators, you’ll explore how water can drive meaningful change across industries and ecosystems.

From oceans and rivers to wastewater systems, water-based energy, and aquaculture

This theme invites you to unlock the full potential of our planet’s most vital resource.

In the third cohort of Deep Green Innovators, you will focus on water as a driver of sustainable change. The theme is centered on four main challenges:

Water Pollution

Water Overconsumption

Outdated Water Infrastructure

Clean Drinking Water

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