Denmark is the second most innovative country in the EU

Denmark is the second-best performing innovation leader in the EU according to the 2017 European Innovation Scoreboard.

The European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative analysis of innovation performance in EU Member States, other European countries, and regional neighbours.

New indicators in the 2017 edition capture investments in skills, digital readiness, entrepreneurship, and public-private innovation partnerships.

Denmark has an innovation-friendly environment

Denmark takes the second place among the EU countries, performing above the EU average in close to all dimensions. Most notably in:

• Attractive research systems.
• Top R&D spending enterprises (per 10m population).
• R&D expenditure in public sector.
• Innovative SMEs collaborating with others.
• PCT patent and trademark applications.
• New doctorate graduates.

Investors, look to Copenhagen

“The European Innovation Scoreboard confirms that Greater Copenhagen is an outstanding innovation hub. We have a highly educated work force, Danish SMEs are very innovative and successfully bring ideas to market, and the public-private collaboration in research and development is almost second to none. International investors have great opportunities for finding their next money spinner here, and we are ready to help” , Claus Lønborg, CEO Copenhagen Capacity, says.

Read more about Greater Copenhagen’s tech startup scene

How can we help you company?

If you want to know more about investing or starting up business in Greater Copenhagen, please contact Director for Investment Promotion Marianna, Lubanski, via email: mlu@copcap.com or mobile phone +45 30 46 36 40. Our services are free of charge.

Read more about the European Innovation Scoreboard 2017