Internationale iværksættere

For International Entrepreneurs in Copenhagen

Start Your Business in Denmark

Build Your Business in Denmark

The StartUp Planet International Entrepreneurship Programme is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs with an international background who are ready to turn their business idea into reality or have recently launched their venture in Denmark.

Starting a business in a new country comes with unique opportunities and challenges. Throughout five hands-on modules, you’ll develop practical entrepreneurial skills while gaining valuable insights into the Danish business environment, including entrepreneurship, business culture, finances and the local market.

You’ll learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals, receive valuable feedback, connect with other international founders and leave with a stronger business concept, a broader professional network and a concrete action plan for your next steps.

About the Programme

The StartUp Planet International Entrepreneurship Programme is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs with an international background build the skills, confidence and network needed to launch a successful business in Denmark.

By joining the programme, you will:

Turn your business idea into a stronger business concept
Learn the fundamentals of business development, pricing, marketing and sales
Gain practical insights into the Danish business environment, including business culture, regulations and finances
Receive feedback and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors
Connect with other international entrepreneurs and expand your professional network
Leave with a concrete action plan for the next stage of your entrepreneurial journey

Who is this programme for?

This programme is for aspiring entrepreneurs with an international background who are developing a business idea or have recently started their entrepreneurial journey in Denmark.

We encourage you to apply if you:

Live in the City of Copenhagen (applicants from the surrounding area are welcome to apply, but priority is given to residents of Copenhagen)
Have an international background and want to start or grow a business in Denmark
Have a business idea you would like to explore or have recently launched your own business
Want to gain a better understanding of entrepreneurship and doing business in Denmark
Are motivated to develop your entrepreneurial skills and become part of a supportive community

You don’t need a finished business plan before you apply. The programme is designed to help you shape your idea, understand the Danish business landscape and build a solid foundation for your business.

Practical Information

The programme runs over four weeks and consists of five in-person modules at Danish Entrepreneurs’ location in Islands Brygge in central Copenhagen.

The detailed schedule, including dates, times and locations, will be shared with all participants before the programme begins.

Contact

If you have any questions about the programme, feel free to contact us at startupplanet@dkiv.dk.

Explore the 5 Programme Modules

Your Direction & Ambition

Turn your ambition into a clear direction for your business. Explore what you want to build, why it matters to you, and where you want to take it. You’ll work with your motivation, your business idea, the value you want to create and the goals that can guide your next steps.

Build a Sustainable Business

Turn your idea into a business that works in practice. Explore the key building blocks of your business, from understanding your customers and the value you offer to creating a viable business model. You’ll work with priorities and structures that can help your business develop and become sustainable over time.

Mental Fitness for Entrepreneurs

Build your business while taking care of yourself along the way. Entrepreneurship can bring uncertainty, pressure and changing demands, especially when building a business in a new environment. This module focuses on managing your workload, setting healthy boundaries and developing habits that support both your wellbeing and your business.

Finances & Administration

Create a solid foundation for running your business. Get more confident with the financial and administrative side of entrepreneurship. You’ll explore pricing, costs, income and cash flow, while gaining a better understanding of the practical structures needed to manage your business and make informed decisions.

Pitch, Action Plan & Next Steps

Bring everything together and turn your ambition into action. Learn how to communicate your business clearly and confidently to customers, partners and others. You’ll develop your pitch, identify your priorities and create a concrete action plan for where you want to take your business next.

Meet Your Programme Instructors

“Entrepreneurship is about more than having a great idea. It’s about having the right support to turn that idea into reality. Through StartUp Planet, we bring together knowledge, mentorship and community to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their next step.”

Peter Kofler, Chairman of the Board, Danish Entrepreneurs

Apply for the Programme

Application Deadline: 19 October at 4PM
You’ll be notified: 23 October

Please be aware that you need to be a citizen of Copenhagen (i.e., live in the Copenhagen Municipality) to be considered for a seat in the programme.

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