Denmark as Female Tech Founder Frontrunner
Helping ambitious female and non-binary founders across Denmark start, grow and expand their tech businesses — fast
What is the Denmark as Female Tech Founder Frontrunner programme?
We’re here to help women and non-binary founders in Denmark build successful tech companies. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, we’ve designed these programmes to give you the skills, knowledge and connections to go further. With expert mentoring, accelerator opportunities and help raising funding, we’ll back you at every stage of your journey.
We run the programme in collaboration with Industriens Fond, Grant Thornton, Magnusson, Københavns Kommune, Nordea and other leading partners.
Why do we need this programme?
Denmark ranks below the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) average for female entrepreneurship for womenbetween 18 and 64.
Only 1.7% of venture capital in Denmark is invested in female founder-led startups.
We’re here to fix that
By giving female and non-binary founders the support, mentoring and connectionsthey need to grow and scale their tech businesses
How does it work?
The programme is split into three powerful modules, each designed to give you practical tools to scale your business. You can choose to do one, two or all three.
Module 1
Mentoring programme
Get the basics right with hands-on support from mentors in this six-month programme. This module is perfect if you’d like help launching a new tech company, or you’re in the early stages and looking to grow.
Learn MoreModule 2
International Accelerator
Looking to take your business international? Then this module is for you.
Learn MoreModule 3
The Diversity Venture Fund
We’ll help you perfect your pitch, then match you with ethical investors who are committed to levelling the playing field and investing in the best deals.
Learn MoreA proven pathway to success
Learn at our international scaleup school
All the know-how, connections and support you need to scale up and expand internationally.
Get insights from entrepreneurs in residence
Tap into the experience of successful tech entrepreneurs and experts in Denmark, and beyond. Get the advice you need, when you need it, from people who’ve been there.
Join a grassroots tech community
Connect with 30,000 tech leaders across 48 global tech hubs as part of Global Tech Advocates – the world’s only global tech community.
Take part in trade missions
Explore new markets and build international partnerships on trade missions to the Nordics, UK and US with our global tech community.
Get expert pitch training
Become pitch perfect with training from top international specialists. Then showcase your skills at pitch events in Denmark and worldwide.
Connect with investors
Meet Danish and international investors who can help fund and fuel your growth.
Get exclusive advice
Personalised one-to-one guidance from business, legal, financial and tech experts.
Become part of northern Europe’s biggest women-in-tech network
Join a thriving community of founders, entrepreneurs, investors and leaders, all ready to support and connect with you.
Save money with unique discounts
Thanks to our partners, you’ll also get great discounts from Hubspot, Zendesk, Talent Garden and many more.