News about business collaboration and innovation

In 2025, a new partner house for SMEs and organisations and foundations that collaborate with Aarhus University will open its doors in the University City – bringing external partners even closer to the university’s research and knowledge.

The Department of Computer Science and Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, have signed a strategic collaboration that aims to strengthen their cooperation on research and innovation, primarily in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), cryptography and data security.

From 1 October, Jeppe Dørup Olesen will be Aarhus University’s new head of innovation and will work to promote innovation and entrepreneurship at the university.

The Kitchen’s Internship Program gives students from various departments of Aarhus University the chance to try out the life of an entrepreneur. As interns in their own startup, they spend a semester trying to bring their startup ideas to life. We have asked two hopeful entrepreneurs to share their experiences with the program so far.

Are you a researcher, research coordinator, university spinout or startup, an SME, cluster, student or entrepreneur? Would you like to know how to apply for the EIC grants which provide funding to high risk deep tech interdisciplinary research teams and innovative startups or SME’s?

In 2025, Aarhus University’s entrepreneurship hub The Kitchen will move to another building in the University City right next to a wide variety of business activities.

Aarhus University must make a greater and stronger impression on society. To support this goal, the senior management team approved a new sub-strategy for business collaboration and innovation 2021-25 at a meeting on 28 April. The sub-strategy is based on Aarhus University's Strategy 2025, which describes collaboration as one of the three pillars on which the university stands, along with research and education.