The Danish Startup Ecosystem Guide 2024 - Magazine - Page 45
A knowledgebased shortcut
to the market
The combination of new
ideas, new technologies
and an urge to change
something is often the
foundation of startups.
In this way, startups are
not so different from
the seven so-called GTS
institutes in Denmark
(known as Research and
Technology Organizations
(RTO) on a European level).
T
he seven approved GTS institutes
are all part of the Danish effort
to create an innovative and competitive business community by
accelerating new knowledge and technology to the commercial market.
The institutes provide research and development services to companies, including startups. Especially research-intensive
projects can bene昀椀t greatly from their
support, as the institutes have a wide
range of technical skills, knowledge and
state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
The GTS institutes are independent
non-pro昀椀t organizations funded by
the Danish government and industry
partners.
Protect innovation
GTS institutes primarily work with highly
innovative and research-driven companies. This means that startups working with
GTS institutes should also have a clear
strategy for their intellectual property.
This includes patents, design protection
and trademarks. Whatever the need, there
is a wealth of resources and useful guidance to be found.
However, IPR is an incredibly complex
area, and if the application process is too
challenging, it’s possible to work with
specialized advisors.
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