The Danish Startup Ecosystem Guide - Magasin - Side 41
knowledge into the marketplace
Most startups are built on an
urge to change something - often
by combining new ideas and
technologies. In that way, startups
are not too different from the seven
so-called GTS institutes in Denmark
(known as Research and Technology
Organizations (RTO) on a European
level).
The seven approved institutes are all part
of the Danish efforts to create an innovative and competitive business community by accelerating the utilisation of new
knowledge and technology.
The GTS institutes provide research
and development services to companies, including startups. Especially
research-intensive projects and startups
can gain a lot by getting their support including access to specialized knowledge and expertise, as the institutes
have a wide range of technical capabilities, knowledge and state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment.
The GTS institutes are independent,
non-profit organizations that are
funded by the Danish government and
industry partners.
Protect innovation
The GTS institutes mainly collaborate
with highly innovative and research-driven companies and startups. This means
that startups working with GTS institutes
should also have a clear strategy for their
intellectual property (IP).
This includes patents, design protection
and trademarks. No matter the need,
there is a wealth of resources and helpful
guidance to be found - e.g. at the Danish
Patent and Trademark Office.
IPR is however an incredibly complex
arena, and if the application process
is too challenging it’s possible to team
up with specialised advisors from a
full-service IP consultancy firm like
Plougmann Vingtoft for the entire process and strategy.
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