Corporate-Startup
Collaboration
We initiate networks that connect the ecosystem
Building greatness, one link at a time.
Corporate-Startup Collaboration for Growth (CSC for Growth) aims to facilitate, strengthen, and support new collaborations between startups and established corporates.
Via networks, a yearly CSC-Summit, trips abroad, and targeted knowledge sharing, the project will strengthen both corporates and startups in the initial phase of a collaboration or investment.
The project is backed by Industriens Fond.
Corporate-Startup Collaboration
Startup collaboration is a highly value-adding corporate innovation approach, enabling the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, pioneering business models, and agile work methodologies to your business. There are various avenues for corporate-startup collaboration.
Explore our toolbox further down for detailed descriptions of some approaches.
Why collaborate with startups?
→ Discover innovative solutions and dive into novel business models.
→ Experiment with emerging technologies before market release.
→ Develop innovative solutions together.
→ Tap into fresh talent and specialized expertise.
What we offer
Corporate Venturing Network
We gather front-running companies in and around Denmark that invest in and/or collaborate with startups – either through spinouts, collaborations, projects, or incubation.
The quarterly network meetings are a confidential space to discuss challenges and share opportunities across companies about actively working with startups.
7.995 DKK/year pr. company
Study trip
Once a year, we invite network members on a study trip abroad to explore how startup ecosystems, business collaborations, capital acquisition, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure are fostered and managed in the region we visit. In previous years we have visited:
2024: Gothenburg - focus on how to seamlessly integrate startups and corporations
We're hosting the yearly ‘Corporate Venture Summit’
Disclaimer: If you are part of our networks, you'll automatically receive an invitation to join the summit.
Once a year, we bring together corporates to share, learn and network across sectors and borders. At the summit, you'll have the opportunity to network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who are shaping the future of corporate venture capital.
Want to join the Summit?
The event is invite only, but ping us if you think it's relevant for you to join - and we just might extend an invitation.
Corporate-Startup Toolbox
Have a look at our Corporate-Startup Toolbox →
On the lookout for tools or tips and tricks to strengthening your collaborations with startups, or unsure about where to start your startup collaboration journey?
In the toolbox you can find materials like does and don’t’s, explanations of collaboration models, a small dictionary (both corporate- and startup language can be difficult to understand!) and much more.
Talk with us
We’re always taking in more perspectives on this topic to improve our initiatives. If you are a corporate working with-, investing in-, or wanting to work with startups.
Please reach out.
Mette is leading the CSC for Growth project. She's the one to call, if you want to get involved.