Life Sciences
Key industries
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Life Science
Life Sciences Pharma & Biotech MedTech Medical cannabis Digital HealthAs an international hub for life sciences, Denmark offers foreign companies a respected international health laboratory with a politically favourable climate towards life science, a world-class research environment, a highly skilled labour pool, and a strong, ambitious, and innovative life science cluster.
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Medical Cannabis
Life Sciences Medical cannabisDenmark is an international powerhouse in the pharma and advanced agriculture sector and has a well-established framework for public-private partnerships in research in the Life Sciences. The Danish medical cannabis model draws on these strengths to create a competitive, dynamic industry that continues to attract international investment.03.05.2024Read more -
MedTech
Life Sciences MedTechDenmark is one of Europe’s leading hub’s for medical technologies – and base for a critical mass of world-leading companies. With strong ties between industry, universities and healthcare system, Denmark sets the agenda for integrating technology in healthcare and society.05.03.2024Read more
Related business operations
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing in Denmark
Pharma & Biotech Production Life SciencesPharmaceuticals and Bioparmaceuticals ‘produced in Denmark’ stands for high quality, high productivity and sustainability.Read more -
Clinical Trials
Life Sciences Pharma & BiotechLook no further! For a growing number of the world’s major life science companies, the answer is Denmark. Let us provide you with a short introduction to the reasons why Denmark is such a great location.Read more -
Research and Development
Research & Development Cleantech Life Sciences MedTech Pharma & Biotech Design & Innovation Food Tech Green Maritime and Transport Carbon capture, utilisation and storage Biosolutions Hydrogen Power-to-X Quantum Robotics +12 tagsDenmark is well known for high quality, ground-breaking research and development. Let us help you achieve your innovation goals.Read more
Guides
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How to set up a business in Denmark
Business Conditions Cleantech Life Sciences Green Maritime and Transport Food Design & Innovation Tech Headquarters Innovation & Test Logistics & Distribution Service Research & Development Artificial Intelligence +10 tagsRegistering a formal company in Denmark is easy and can be done fast, making you ready for business within hours.Read more -
Living and working in Denmark
Business Conditions Liveability Cleantech Design & Innovation Food Life Sciences Tech Headquarters Innovation & Test Logistics & Distribution Production Service Research & Development Artificial Intelligence Green Maritime and Transport +12 tagsDenmark offers a superior work-life balance, enabling you to prioritise the things that matter – from excellent career opportunities to leisure and family time.Read more -
Understanding the flexible Danish labour market
Business Conditions Education Cleantech Design & Innovation Food Life Sciences Tech Headquarters Innovation & Test Logistics & Distribution Production Service Research & Development Artificial Intelligence Green Maritime and Transport +12 tagsThe Danish labour market is characterised by flexibility, a well-educated workforce and high productivity coupled with competitive salary levels in a European context.Read more -
Launch your startup in Denmark
Business Conditions Talent Innovation Cleantech Design & Innovation Food Life Sciences Tech Artificial Intelligence +6 tagsAre you a tech-start-up looking to tap into an innovative start-up ecosystem to scale your business? Come start your business in one of the world's most digital societies and become part of an agile business environment with a strong track record for innovation, digital design and entrepreneurship.Read more
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Publications
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Fact sheet Denmark - best for business based on trust
Business Conditions Headquarters Innovation & Test Logistics & Distribution Production Research & Development Service Cleantech Design & Innovation Food Life Sciences Green Maritime and Transport Tech +10 tagsRead more -
fact sheet Denmark: the right place in Europe for clinical trials
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Business brief Denmark: the place in Europe for clinical trials
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Fact sheet Top ten reasons for choosing Denmark for your next Life Sciences adevnture
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Guide Danish COVID-19 Government Relief Packages
Business Conditions Headquarters Innovation & Test Logistics & Distribution Production Research & Development Service Cleantech Design & Innovation Food Life Sciences Green Maritime and Transport Tech +10 tagsRead more -
Fact sheet Denmark - best for business based on trust
Business Conditions Headquarters Innovation & Test Logistics & Distribution Production Research & Development Service Cleantech Design & Innovation Food Life Sciences Green Maritime and Transport Tech +10 tagsRead more
Insights
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Insight Women's health is good business
Life SciencesClosing the gender gap in health is essential to ensure equality in life and healthcare – but also to drive the future global economy. A strong line-up of political and scientific initiatives places Denmark as an ideal market for testing and developing innovative solutions and establishing new ventures promoting women's health.04.03.2025Read more -
Insight Denmark ranked the least corrupt country in the world
Cleantech Food Life Sciences Tech Business Conditions +2 tagsCementing its position as a top investment destination with predictable and fair business conditions, Denmark has once again been ranked the least corrupt country in the world. According to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International, Denmark has held this top position for the seventh consecutive year.20.02.2025Read more -
Insight Danish Clinical trials on the rise
Life Sciences MedTech Pharma & Biotech Personalized medicine Biosolutions +2 tagsDenmark continues to solidify its position as a leader in clinical trials with a report from The Danish Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (Lif) and DANSK BIOTEK highlighting significant growth in the field. Published in 2024, the report showcases multiple Danish strongholds in the development and testing of new drugs, including an increase in clinical trials across all phases and a rising willingness among Danish citizens to participate.14.02.2025Read more -
Insight Industrial Foundations - Powering Science and Innovation in Denmark
Cleantech Food Life Sciences Tech Research & Development Business Conditions Venture Capital +4 tagsIndustrial foundations are a unique cornerstone of Denmark’s economy and research ecosystem. These organisations operate businesses and channel their profits into funding research and societal advancements, enabling long-term investments that foster innovation.24.01.2025Read more -
Insight AI in Action: Denmark’s Role as a Global Leader in Healthcare Innovation
Life Sciences Tech Artificial IntelligenceDenmark is fast becoming a global frontrunner in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) within the healthcare sector. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and companies, Denmark presents an attractive opportunity for foreign investors and businesses seeking cutting-edge AI solutions in healthcare.02.12.2024Read more -
Insight Foreign Direct Investments into Denmark grew 2 % last year
Tech Life Sciences Food Cleantech +1 tagsHighlighting the Danish economy’s attractiveness as a top investment destination, the stock of Foreign Direct Investments into Denmark grew by around 2% in 2023, a new statistical release from the Danish Central Bank shows.27.11.2024Read more -
Insight New Danish life science strategy
Life SciencesOn 1 November 2024, the Danish government presented the Strategy for life science towards 2030.01.11.2024Read more -
Insight Danish Pharma and Biopharma Manufacturing taking important steps to becoming more digital and sustainable
Life Sciences Pharma & Biotech ProductionNew report by FORCE Technology demonstrates that the Danish Life Science Industry, compared to 2020, has accelerated its efforts to transform production to more sustainable and digitised practices and methods.21.08.2024Read more -
Insight BioInnovation Institute - A Life Science commercialisation platform attracting investment and new start-ups to Denmark
Life Sciences Biosolutions Innovation Venture Capital +1 tagsThe BioInnovation Institute is Denmark’s preeminent commercialisation platform for “bringing ideas to life and research to market” and has developed a strong track-record of accelerating early-stage start-ups.
International investors have taken notice – and so have international start-ups.
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Insight 41 initiatives to boost entrepreneurship and attract venture capital
Venture Capital Business Conditions Cleantech Life Sciences Tech Food +3 tagsThe Danish government has unveiled 41 ambitious initiatives designed to cultivate a world-class ecosystem for entrepreneurship in Denmark. Among other things, the initiatives focus on enhancing access to venture capital domestically and internationally, implementing targeted tax reductions, and reducing administrative burdens on start-ups.02.07.2024Read more
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