SCALE-UP EUROPE 2025

GSA is thrilled to participate in Scale-up Europe on November 12 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event is organized by our partners from Global Entrepreneurship Week Denmark and Danske Iværksættere.

Scale-Up Europe is a high-level conference bringing together Europe's leading founders, investors, and policymakers. Held during Denmark's EU Council Presidency and as part of European SME Week, this event offers a unique platform to discuss smarter innovation policy, improved access to capital, and stronger cross-border cooperation for Europe's entrepreneurial future.

PITCH COMPETITION

As part of Scale-Up Europe, GSA is proud to host an exciting pitch competition featuring three select, innovative Danish startups. This is a unique opportunity to see emerging entrepreneurs present their groundbreaking ideas and compete for recognition in front of an expert panel.

PROGRAM

14.00 - 14.30 - Registration and networking

14.30 - 14.35 - Welcome and introduction to the agenda

14.35 - 15.00 - Keynote and Q&A with Christina Egelund​, Minister for Higher Education and Science

15.05 - 15.30 - Inspirational talk and Q&A with Ken Villum Klausen, founder and CEO of Lunar

15.35 - 15.40 - Keynote by Jens-Kristian Lütken, Mayor for Integration and Employment in Copenhagen

15.40 - 16.10 - Panel discussion: Digital transformation and competitiveness

16.10 - 16.35 - BREAK

16.35 - 17.05 - Pitch Competition

17.05 - 17.35 - Fireside chat about how do we design environmental regulation that enables growth instead of blocking it?

17.40 - 18.05 - Fireside chat with Rasmus Holst, founder and CEO of Zensai and Caroline Stage, Minister for Digital Affairs

18.05 - 18.30 - Fireside chat with Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs.

18.30 - 18.35 - Wrap-up & Next steps

18.35 - 19.30 - Networking & Tapas

19.30 - End of program