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Accelerator Roundup

The Top 7 Accelerators & Incubators in Copenhagen

Discover the top 7 accelerators in Copenhagen and supercharge your startup's growth.

CopenhagenDenmarkAll Verticals
7 programs · Statuses checked Nov 2026
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Overview

startersss tracks 17 accelerator and incubator programs in Copenhagen, Denmark: 7 still operating, and 10 that have shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). 2 are verified as accepting applications. Of those operating, 6 run hybrid and 1 runs in person. The most common focus area is Fintech (5). For the rest of Denmark, see every program in Denmark.

01

InnoFounder – Graduate

CopenhagenDenmarkNext deadline Aug 25, 2026

InnoFounder Graduate is a program that provides support and funding to early-stage startups in Denmark.

About
ApplicationsClosedFirst chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2017
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
All Verticals
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02

ITU Startup Programme

CopenhagenDenmarkApplications open

The ITU Startup Programme provides support and resources to early-stage tech entrepreneurs to help them develop and scale their businesses.

About
ApplicationsOpenFirst chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2016
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Information TechnologySoftwareTelecommunicationsEducation
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03

Startup Wise Guys

CopenhagenEstoniaRolling admissions

Europe's most experienced B2B startup accelerator.

About
ApplicationsRollingFirst chequeUndisclosedExits4Founded2012
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
B2B SaaSFintechCybersecurityB2B
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04

Accelerace

CopenhagenDenmark

Accelerace is a Danish accelerator program that focuses on startups with high growth potential, typically at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing mentorship, resources, and a network of investors to help them scale their businesses.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits7Founded2008
How it works
Duration5 monthsFormatHybridEquity6% equity
Verticals
Artificial IntelligenceBlockchainCleantechFintech
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05

Founders

CopenhagenDenmark

Founders are individuals who create or establish a business, company, organization, or institution.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2012
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Business DevelopmentFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
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06

Rainmaking

CopenhagenDenmark

Rainmaking refers to the act of generating new business or clients through networking, marketing, and other forms of outreach.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2006
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
BankingFinancial ServicesInternetSoftware
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07

Stairways

CopenhagenDenmark

Stairways are a series of steps or flights of stairs that provide a means of vertical movement between different levels of a building or structure.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2014
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
FinanceFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesVenture Capital
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No longer operating

10 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Nov 2026): Go Grow · +Impact Accelerator · Jabou · Lundbeckfonden Emerge · Nordic Scalers · Rocket57 · Startup Programme · Urbantech · Urbantech Program · Wellington Partners.

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