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2024: A record year for Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark spinouts 🚀 2024 marked a historic milestone for Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, with seven new spinouts created - a record number of research-based companies in a single year. These startups are tackling diverse challenges across industries, from biotechnology to artificial intelligence, showcasing the vast potential of Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark’s research. Congrats to CODRONE, HjertePsykologerne ApS, Inverna Therapeutics, Præmostro ApS, Cellcap Solutions ApS, Indsigt.ai, and Normark Structural Health Monitoring Holding ApS. Among these new ventures, Praemostro stands out as an exciting example of how innovation is transforming healthcare. Originally born out of research at OUH Odense Universitetshospital – Svendborg Sygehus, Praemostro has developed a predictive IT system that helps hospital departments forecast demand, optimize staffing, and manage resources more efficiently. Since 2022, Praemostro’s system has been successfully integrated into OUH Odense Universitetshospital – Svendborg Sygehus’s Emergency Department, enabling staff to make informed, real-time decisions to enhance patient care. Now, with the support of Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark´s research ecosystem, Praemostro is expanding its impact across Denmark, with plans to revolutionize healthcare worldwide. With a solid foundation built by experts at OUH Odense Universitetshospital – Svendborg Sygehus and Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, and the backing of investors, Praemostro is set to lead the way in healthcare innovation. To learn more, feel free to reach out to Lone Krogsbøll or Sanne E. Vinderslev!

Novo Nordisk in the City of Odense 🌱 Yesterday, Novo Nordisk invited around 200 people from the Fyn business community to an event that marked the beginning of their collaboration in Odense. During the event, the company shared exciting insights into their ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation. Jesper Trebbien Andersen, Site Odense Project Vice President, highlighted that the new facility in Odense will be the first Novo Nordisk site where biodiversity is integrated into the design, with plans to plant 4,000 trees and incorporate solar panels into the facility’s energy strategy. Novo Nordisk officially broke ground on their DKK 8.5 billion production facility in the Tietgenbyen industrial district. The facility, set to be completed by 2027, will create 400 permanent jobs and help elevate Odense’s growing role in the global life sciences sector. This investment reinforces Odense’s status as a key hub for innovation, with even more expansions on the horizon for the city. 👉 Read more about it here:

New robot center will redefining assembly line logic for large scale items in the City of Odense 🦾 The new robot center of the Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark will develop mega robots and automated solutions for the production of wind turbines, ships, and buildings. The central idea of the robot center called SDU Center for Large Structure Production (LSP) is to activate robotization and digitalization for the sectors maritime, construction and energy. If you want to know more about robots and automation, please reach out to our investment manager Martyna Waliszewska, or read more here 👇 https://investinodense.dk/ #wearerobotheroes

Are you a student with a passion for content creation and digital marketing? Do you want to help promote Odense both nationally and internationally? Then this opportunity is for YOU 🚨 The Growth & Tourism office in the Mayor's Department of Odense Municipality is looking for interns for the fall semester of 2025. As an intern, you will be part of the Marketing & City Branding team, where you will work to promote Odense as a city both B2B and B2C. The team focuses on strengthening Odense's identity and visibility, particularly in business areas such as robotics, life sciences, and tourism attraction. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience with: ✨ Content production that highlights Odense's unique strengths ✨ Planning and executing major events and initiatives ✨ Executing and optimizing digital campaigns You have a structured approach to your work, a sharp eye for detail, and a strong passion for communication and marketing. You thrive on taking responsibility and are eager to contribute new ideas. You are ready to take on challenges, try new things, and create visible results. Does that sound like you? Then read more about the position and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhcKpEY9   Foto: Oliver Baagøe Palmer, Anja Panduro, Thomas Mørkeberg, Rico Feldfoss

HCA Airport is a central hub for drone companies ✨ For the first time, HCA Airport is expanding its business park to meet the growing demand from companies eager to establish themselves at the airport. Dedrone by Axon, Altomaxx, and CODRONE are just a few examples of drone companies that have recognized the airport's attractive business opportunities. 🤝✈️ “We’re experiencing an increasing demand from companies wanting to join our ecosystem. The current capacity of the business park is fully utilized, which makes this expansion necessary to meet that demand,” explains CEO at HCA Airport, Hans Okholm Vejrup. Read more about drone companies at the airport in our article: https://lnkd.in/ddYYYKBk

The first newsletter of the year from Invest in Odense is ready for you! Dive in to discover the latest insights and highlights from Odense’s business and investment landscape. 👇

Realize untapped automation potential in your production 🤖 Robots will not take over our jobs, but they will help improve the way we work and collaborate. In the City of Odense, we have a unique robotics industry, with over 160 companies, all of which have developed collaborative robots that can enhance the efficiency of your production💡🚀 If you want to know more, please reach out to Invest in Odense. #wearerobotheroes #worldsleadingroboticscity #investinodense

Unlock your startup's potential with the Odense Robotics StartUp Fund 🔓 The Odense Robotics StartUp Fund offers unparalleled support for startups, ensuring you have the tools and guidance needed for success. 🏆🚀 Morten Bitsch, the Chief Executive Officer of Kasparium ApS, shares his experience: “I would recommend other companies to be part of the StartUp Fund. It gives you a lot of support in all areas needed. Together with Odense Robotics and Danish Technological Institute, you make a roadmap covering the next four quarters, making specific plans on how to approach both marketing, hardware, safety, software - basically all the different aspects that might be relevant.” The startup fund helps you find the relevant experts within each field and provides mentors to guide you through the journey. The support from Odense Robotics and Danish Technological Institute is comprehensive and tailored to your specific needs. 🌟 If you are interested in learning more, then reach out to our investment manager Martyna Waliszewska! 🤝 #OdenseRobotics #StartupFund #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Robotics #Automation #StartupJourney #Mentorship #Support

Technology is set to become an essential solution for the healthcare system of the future. Projections indicate that, as a welfare society, we will face major challenges in training and recruiting enough skilled workers.   That is why it was a pleasure to see the MedTech community come together in City of Odense yesterday for the Health Innovation Day 2025. In Odense, we believe collaboration is key to addressing these challenges. One of the inspiring cases highlighted yesterday was ROPCA.   Here, you can explore more cases and learn how the City of Odense is contributing to this field: https://lnkd.in/db4TE5Gc   In 2025, the collaboration will take another big step forward with the new MedTech Odense initiative, aimed at fostering even stronger public-private partnerships between companies, academia, and the hospital sector.   Reach out to Lone Knudsen Krogsbøll to know more about Odense’s MedTech environment.   ROPCA, Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, OUH Odense Universitetshospital – Svendborg Sygehus, Region Syddanmark, Odense Robotics, Robot Technology – Danish Technological Institute, SDU Robotics CCR - Centre for Clinical Robotics, Gibotech A/S, Mobile Industrial Robots, Universal Robots, Autonomous Units ApS   #wearerobotheroes #investinodense

The robotics ecosystem in Odense can solve healthcare challenges The healthcare sector is facing significant challenges due to a shortage of employees to carry out essential tasks. With an aging population, more citizens will rely on the healthcare system and increasing the demand for treatment and care. Robotics is transforming healthcare by: ✅ Automating tasks to free up healthcare personnel ✅ Enhancing the quality of treatments ✅ Improving working conditions In Odense, robotics is making a real impact, and Southern Denmark, and Odense has a unique international position of strength within healthcare robotics. With over 160 robotics companies and a thriving ecosystem, the city offers: ✅ A world leading robotics ecosystem ✅ Know-how and test facilities to integrate robotics in healthcare ✅ Collaboration across academia, industry and hospital A big thank you to the entire ecosystem for making Odense and Southern Denmark global leaders in healthcare robotics innovation. Region Syddanmark, Odense Robotics, Robot Technology – Danish Technological Institute, SDU Robotics, OUH Odense Universitetshospital – Svendborg Sygehus, CCR - Centre for Clinical Robotics, Gibotech A/S, Mobile Industrial Robots, Universal Robots, ROPCA, Autonomous Units ApS 👏 #wearerobotheroes #investinodense