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Build your technology where you're already ahead. We'll be your local strategic partner.
Welcome to a region where innovative and sustainable tech thrives

Make Copenhagen your competitive advantage

Where you build next should make your product better. In Copenhagen, that means building in a market where 42% of enterprises already use AI, digital government ranks first worldwide, and Microsoft has established its largest quantum site here.

It's also a high-trust testbed: companies in regulated or trust-sensitive sectors benefit from Denmark's transparent business environment, strong rule of law and high level of societal trust.

The strongest opportunities are for companies working in applied AI, quantum technologies, healthtech, life science technology, climate tech, energy tech, fintech, PropTech, robotics, software and smart urban solutions.

Bring your technology into an economy with real demand for it. Develop AI for drug discovery, energy systems or industrial operations. Build a quantum R&D team close to the Niels Bohr Institute and DTU. Test your digital services where digital identity is already the norm: more than 97% of residents over the age of 15 have an active national digital ID.

And give international talent a compelling reason to join you: Copenhagen is the world's most liveable city for the second year running.

Copenhagen Capacity is your local strategic partner. We help you assess the opportunity, identify relevant research and industry partners, connect with investors, and establish or expand your business in Greater Copenhagen. Our support is free of charge.

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A place for adoption, trust and scale

#1 Digital Competitiveness in EU, 2025 (Source)
#1 AI adoption in enterprises in EU, 2025 (Source)
#2 European Innovation Scoreboard, 2025 (Source)
#1 The least perceived corrupt country, 2025 (Source)
We're confident you'll find great collaborators here

Let us introduce you to an ecosystem of opportunity

Quantum and Deeptech: Copenhagen's most distinctive tech USP

Denmark is investing across the full quantum stack: research, chip fabrication, computing infrastructure, quantum sensing, startup financing and industrial applications.

Applied AI for real-world sectors

Denmark's AI strength lies in applied AI for sectors where Denmark already has global strengths: healthcare, life science, energy, finance, robotics, agriculture, acoustics, logistics, public digitalisation and industrial optimisation.



Healthtech and life science technology

Copenhagen combines one of Europe's strongest life science clusters with a highly digital healthcare system, strong public-private collaboration, and major investment in AI, quantum sensing and biomedical innovation. 

Climate tech and energy tech

Denmark is a global reference market for the green transition. Copenhagen is a strong base for companies working with energy systems, climate adaptation, carbon accounting, circular economy, smart infrastructure, industrial decarbonisation and green urban solutions.

Fintech and trusted digital infrastructure

A highly digital, high-trust society makes Denmark a strong environment for fintech, payments, digital identity, compliance, cybersecurity, financial infrastructure and data-driven financial services.



Smart city, PropTech and urban technology

Copenhagen is a living laboratory for urban technology. Its strengths include cycling, mobility, harbour transformation, district energy, climate adaptation, sustainable construction, digital public services and high citizen adoption of new solutions.

Robotics, software and industrial optimisation

Denmark is a strong fit for companies developing software, robotics, automation and optimisation technologies for real industrial users - particularly in energy, life science, logistics, agriculture, production and public-sector digitalisation.

Productivity, innovation and IP intensity

Denmark ranks #1 for productivity and efficiency in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, and #4 in Europe for patent applications per million inhabitants in the EPO Patent Index 2024. Greater Copenhagen ranks #2 on the European Commission Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2025. 

Gaming, creative tech and experience technologies

Copenhagen also has strengths in gaming, design-led digital products and experience technologies. This is especially relevant for companies where software, storytelling, design, user experience and interactive media overlap.

Make your next investment Copenhagen

Our business advisors are ready to help you

Tell us what you want to build, develop or expand. We will help you identify where Greater Copenhagen can give your business an advantage.

 

Anne Have Kjærholm
+45 51 21 55 58
オリバー・ホール / Oliver Hall
+45 21 84 74 44
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Recent investments we've assisted

At Copenhagen Capacity, we assist startups and established companies expanding to and in Greater Copenhagen.  Whether it's setting up a Sales Office, R&D centre, or Regional headquarters - we provide guidance throughout the entire process.
Japanese deep-tech company chooses Copenhagen for their European R&D office and Nordic growth Supported by Copenhagen Capacity, the Japanese company CrowdChem is establishing in Copenhagen for planned European R&D, product development, and Nordic sales activities.
Icelandic cybersecurity company expands to Denmark When Icelandic cybersecurity company Defend Iceland set out to scale globally, Denmark became its first port of call. The company is now turning Copenhagen into the launchpad for its European expansion and a natural next step in bringing collaborative cybersecurity to a bigger stage.
Aquark Technologies establishes European entity in Denmark Aquark Technologies is the first UK company to register at the historic and prestigious Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. The establishment is facilitated by Copenhagen Capacity and Invest in Denmark.
Sleep Tech company expands to Copenhagen with the aim of global growth A US-based company with a tech solution that improves sleep patterns is now strengthening its European presence with an establishment of an R&D office in Copenhagen. Because of  Copenhagen Capacity’s support, the establishment was “extremely efficient” according to the company’s CEO.
UK-based inforcer Sets Up Nordic Headquarters in Copenhagen to Scale Microsoft 365 Security Platform inforcer, a UK-founded software company focused on Microsoft 365 security automation, has selected Copenhagen as its Nordic headquarters, creating 15 jobs across sales, marketing, and technical support. The company’s Danish entity will be responsible for serving customers across the entire Nordic region.
Hellios opens Nordic HQ in Copenhagen Hellios, an information and risk management supplier, is opening its new Nordic headquarters in Copenhagen. This establishment, assisted by Copenhagen Capacity, is a strategic move to support the launch of Hellios’ Financial Services Qualification System platform to the Nordic Financial Sector.
Mental ID: Mental Health Startup Finds New Life in Denmark Mental ID, a French-German startup focusing on innovative mental health solutions found a new home in Copenhagen.
Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd is opening a new R&D centre in Copenhagen This new hub will leverage Denmark’s engineering expertise to continue driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with its technology.
World-leading Semiconductor Manufacturer is Expanding with 125 jobs in Frederikssund Topsil GlobalWafers announces major expansion in Denmark creating 125 new jobs.
Tokyo-based DeepTech Company Scurid Expands to Copenhagen DeepTech company Scurid recently announced the establishment of its new EU HQ in Copenhagen.
Ukrainian Software company Defies War and Opens Nordic Headquarter in Copenhagen Despite the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, IT company Diceus, based in Kyiv, has chosen to open a Nordic headquarters in Copenhagen to strengthen its presence in the region. This move is seen as both a strategic expansion and a recognition of the support Denmark and its people have provided to Ukraine.
The EV Company is Powering the Green Transition The smart electric vehicles company, XPENG, is expanding its presence in Denmark. On February 3rd, XPENG is opening its new delivery and service centre and Danish headquarters in Hillerød. XPENG will strengthen the international business ecosystem in Hillerød and create additional jobs.
Japanese Online Marketplace Establishes Its European Office in Denmark The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed online auction house, AUCNET, is opening its European office in Copenhagen. COO Masaaki Furukawa will manage the European branch, with President Yasuto Saito as CEO. By expanding its business in Europe, AUCNET hopes to secure more suppliers of second-hand luxury goods and to improve the customer experience. As the global market for second-hand goods is growing, AUCNET’s expansion cannot be more timely. The clothing industry is estimated to amount to €35.4 billion worldwide in 2021, and exceed €83.7 billion in 2026. While this resale industry offers substantial profits globally, it is often individuals supplying the products. That presents multiple challenges in ensuring a stable supply chain.
Copenhagen Capacity Celebrates Danmark's Largest Foreign Investment Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies' second expansion in Hillerød makes it the largest foreign investment in Denmark. It will transform the site into the largest end-to-end contract development manufacturing organization in Europe. This investment is expected to create approximately 450 new jobs. That will be a significant increase in addition to 1150 employees currently working in Hillerød and the 300 jobs created by the first expansion.
Scott Logic opens Nordic headquarters in Copenhagen The UK-based software consultancy, Scott Logic, has chosen Copenhagen for its North European headquarters, which will serve both as a hub for closer local business relations and as a springboard for expansion into the wider European markets. The reasons why? Long-standing business and the fact that Copenhagen is growing into a vibrant fintech and financial hub.
Fintech frontrunner opens Nordic headquarters in Copenhagen FinTech frontrunner InvestSuite has opened offices in five countries since June last year. Copenhagen is the latest stop, owing to the city’s vibrant fintech community and opportunities to build business in the wider Scandinavian market.
hedgehog lab chooses Copenhagen for European headquarters Newcastle tech company hedgehog lab has opened its first mainland European office in Copenhagen with the prospect of becoming the European headquarters after Brexit.
SAP opens development centre in Copenhagen The German IT company SAP has opened SAP Experience Center in Copenhagen to assist Danish companies in taking digital leadership.
SYBO teams up with Copenhagen Capacity to attract talent Celebrating five years in business this year, mobile game company SYBO, creator of Subway Surfers, can look back at impressive growth rates. To keep afloat of its own success and fulfil a strategy of attracting more international talent, SYBO partnered up with Copenhagen Capacity.
Elkjøp Nordic chooses Copenhagen for Scandinavian customer service centre The largest consumer electronics retailer in the Nordic countries, Elkjøp Nordic, has chosen Copenhagen for its new Scandinavian customer service centre with 300 employees.
IBM chooses Copenhagen for innovation centre IBM is expanding its global activities with a new client innovation centre in Copenhagen. Within two years, 250 IT professionals will be employed at the new centre, working with ground-breaking technologies within big data and cognitive computing.
Hitachi opens Big Data laboratory in Copenhagen Hitachi chooses Copenhagen for its first Big Data laboratory in mainland Europe. Denmark’s strong competencies in data availability, health technology, smart city and energy efficiency were decisive for the choice.
GoerTek Inc. opens European audio research centre in Copenhagen The Chinese consumer electronics company GoerTek has placed its first European headquarters and audio research centre in Copenhagen. Winning factors were the availability of talent and centrality in Europe.
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