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2012
  • Your project in Beijing? (25.01.12)
    In June the City of Copenhagen signs a general cooperation agreement with Beijing. The agreement may pave the way for concrete cleantech partnerships with companies and research institutions in the Beijing area. Copenhagen hence looks for cleantech projetcs that can benefit from more formal political ties between the two cities.
  • Vaeksthus Business Development Centres create basis for success and growth (24.01.12)
    Last month we reported on the recently established partnership between Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster and Denmark's Vaeksthus Business Development Centres. Here you can gain an insight into our new partner and how we can cooperate to advance the development and growth of Danish Cleantech companies.
2011
  • Accelerace helped Abeo attract necessary investor (16.12.11)
    CCC has helped Abeo, a small entrepreneurial company specialized in patented Super-Light Structures, to bridge the gap between idea and commercialization and attract further funding from SEED Capital.
  • Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster strengthens global outreach (11.12.11)
    Neelabh Singh has recently assumed responsibility as Head of Complex Cleantech Solutions (CCS). The CCS initiative is challenging traditional export models by offering large-scale innovative solutions from Danish organizations to complex environmental challenges such as those associated with ‘Smart Cities’.
  • New strong players join Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster (11.12.11)
    CCC welcomes Vaeksthus Greater Copenhagen, Vaeksthus Zealand and the City of Copenhagen as new partners.
  • Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster sources GAP-funding for world’s first interoperability test center for electric cars (11.12.11)
    Funded and supported by CCC, several electric car operators, DONG Energy, Risø DTU and Danish Electric Vehicle Alliance have established a new Nordic test center that enables electric car owners to charge their cars at any EV charging station – irrespective of provider.
  • First Gap funding for University of Copenhagen researchers (29.11.11)
    CCC has given DKK 750,000 to two projects for the development of green technologies. The money has been donated from the Gap funding pool to help researchers commercialise their research into a market product.
  • New innovation platform to help develop backbone of Smart Cities (29.11.11)
    Smart cities incorporate intelligent ways of dealing with waste, using energy, routing traffic and using water. But smart cities and urban areas do not come about by themselves. So it is a good idea to be clear about the societal requirements and challenges smart cities must live up to.
  • Good Danish image, but… (29.11.11)
    Denmark has a strong “green” brand but the country remains undervalued in terms of how international investors perceive its domestic cleantech investment opportunities.
  • CCC mapping shows Danish smart grid sector is world class (29.11.11)
    There are 60 smart grid companies in Denmark, and Denmark is a leader when it comes to testing and demonstration of smart grid technologies. But it will require investments of DKK 9.8 billion over the next 10 years to develop a truly “intelligent” smart grid network. In return, this will provide at least 10,000 new jobs to highly trained employees.
  • CCC anniversary attracts large attendance during Green Week (28.10.11)
    CCC’s anniversary, the biggest public event during the so-called Green Week in Copenhagen in week 41, attracted much attention. Some 250 participants were in attendance to network and hear from the world’s leading cleantech companies about how they are working and their assessment of the technologies of the future. This also afforded a good opportunity to present news of the Biorefinery Alliance.
  • CCC enters into agreement with Singapore (27.10.11)
    The International Cluster Network project under CCC has entered into a partnership agreement with Singapore Sustainability Alliance (SSA) aimed at strengthening opportunities for cooperation among companies and establishing closer ties between young talents.
  • Energymap.dk renamed ”State of Green” (25.10.11)
    Internet portal EnergyMap.dk is changing its name to ”State of Green – Join the Future. Think Denmark” and is to be the focal point for Denmark’s new, green brand. The first big project – a business delegation to Australia with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark – is already planned for November.
  • Big need for more test and demo facilities (25.10.11)
    Over 70 per cent of Danish cleantech companies expect to be testing or demonstrating new technologies within the next three years and 74 per cent of them have more than two products, according to figures from the Technical University of Denmark’s Scion DTU science park, which has prepared a report on the subject in cooperation with Oxford Research and Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster.
  • CCCC initiative opens the door to the American Smart Grid (27.09.11)
    In 2010, Danish companies exported green technologies worth nine million kroner to the U.S., which is particularly advanced in the development of Smart Grid. Now, CCC is providing an opportunity for Danish companies to get an insight into this key market and establish contacts for future collaborative projects.
  • CCC and Copenhagen Municipality embark on new cooperative project (27.09.11)
    Transforming the Nordhavn area of Copenhagen into a “smart city” is a project that CCC will be following closely. In a new cooperative project with Copenhagen Municipality the cluster’s members will be coming together to solve specific challenges.
  • CCC anniversary open to everyone in Green Week (26.09.11)
    Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster’s anniversary on October 11 2011 will be the Green Week’s largest network meeting. Presenting the only event that is accessible for all Green Week participants, CCC will put emphasis on cooperation and opportunities in clusters.
  • Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster to be showcased as best practice example in new OECD project on green growth (25.09.11)
    Copenhagen’s leading position within green, regional growth has secured Copenhagen Capacity the role of lead partner in a new OECD project. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster is to be used as a case study on fostering green growth and creating green jobs.
  • Goodwill to create green jobs in Denmark (24.09.11)
    75 foreign goodwill ambassadors will emphasise cleantech in their home countries, which include roughly 30 of the world’s leading metropolises and regions.
  • CCC partner on European Future Energy Forum (30.08.11)
    The European Future Energy Forum, EFEF, is one of the most significant green events. Behind the EFEF is among others the Abu Dhabi based Masdar city, a CCC partner and the reason why Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster can offer their members a special rate on the 3-day pass.
  • Hamburg joins international cleantech network (30.08.11)
    The newly founded cluster Renewable Energy Hamburg has accepted an invitation to join the International Cleantech Network (ICN). The cluster holds broad competencies within cleantech and a particularly within wind power. The ICN believes that this ambitious new partner will contribute with valuable assets and experiences to the network.
  • Complex Cleantech Solutions (22.07.11)
    A new initiative invites Danish cleantech companies to co-develop innovative projects in order to meet the growing global demand for ‘systemic’ cleantech such as waste treatment, smart grid and water treatment.
  • Investment and inspiration_internship (21.07.11)
    In Denmark we do not have the same tradition of internship programmes as they do in other countries. Consequently, Danish companies are missing out on the valuable HR-resources that Danish universities attract.
  • EBTC: Finding the way to an unsaturated Indian cleantech market (19.07.11)
    India has a significant and augmenting need for new cleantech solutions. In addition, they now have an economy mature enough to attain them. This makes India an obvious target for Danish cleantech companies, and not only for the large ones. With the European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC), all Danish enterprises can receive expert advice in their aim to access the Indian market.
  • Green week (28.06.11)
    Green Week is a unique opportunity for Danish companies to present themselves to international buyers. Danish cleantech companies are front runners in green technology, energy saving and environmental sustainability, which is why Copenhagen is hosting Green Week 2011 in week 41.
  • Third meeting of International Cleantech Network brings tangible results (24.06.11)
    When the managers of eight of the world’s leading cleantech clusters held their third meeting of the International Cleantech Network (ICN), the emphasis was on including the stakeholders in the regions and creating value for these cleantech players of which there are over 1000.
  • Denmark’s green alliance with South Korea pays off (23.06.11)
    From now on Danish companies can apply to participate in a South Korean research programme for green technology. By 2012 the programme will have a value of DKK 12 billion. The agreement was reached during today’s visit to South Korea by the Minister for Climate and Energy, Lykke Friis.
  • Energymap (23.06.11)
    The internet portal Stateofgreen.com has users in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.
  • Frederikssund is open for business (23.05.11)
    In April, Copenhagen Cleantech Park in Frederikssund was officially launched by the Minister of Climate & Energy, Lykke Friis. The first customer, Topsil Semiconductor Materials, is already busy building new facilities, but also other cleantech companies are lurking in the wings.
  • Southeast Asia needs Danish cleantech (23.05.11)
    On 7 - 10 September 2011, Malaysia will host the international greentech exhibition and conference IGEM 2011. But the region has more to offer, says the Danish Embassy in Malaysia.
  • Workshop on growth and business development (23.05.11)
    Does your business need coaching and advice on how to expand the company and secure financing for projects? Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster offers a free workshop on nanotechnology, biotechnology and the water sector.
  • Denmark reaches milestone (18.05.11)
    A new wind turbine test centre at Lindø and three other Green Labs dedicated to developing new energy technologies will strengthen Denmark’s international reputation as a green technology laboratory.
  • Danish cleantech should take an interest in Korea (13.05.11)
    The world's 11th largest economy and 12th largest trading nation. Korea has many things to offer, a fact which is slowly being recognised by Danish companies. Being one of the most important economies in Asia, Korea offers cleantech companies excellent opportunities to form partnerships, invest or simply boost their exports to Korea, who in the coming years will invest heavily in green technologies. And the fact that the EU has just signed a very ambitious free trade agreement with Korea will make such expansion plans much easier.
  • Great Demand for Biofuel (11.05.11)
    A well-attended seminar arranged by DI Bioenergi, Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster, SAS and The Sustainable Biofuel Network revealed that the transport sector is ready to take every drop of biofuel produced at a reasonable price level.
  • ICN builds bridges to Asian and Italian clusters (29.04.11)
    International Cleantech Network (ICN) is expanding, and welcomes both a strong Italian cluster and the first Asian cluster in ICN, the latter having already reached out to all ICN partners and thus proved ICN a beneficial bridge between clusters.
  • CCC Part of Cleantech Capital Day (29.04.11)
    Before Easter, 180 participants from the Scandinavian Cleantech sector gathered in Copenhagen for the 10th edition of Cleantech Capital Day organised by Cleantech Scandinavia, which is one of Scandinavia's leading network of cleantech investors.
  • Copenhagen is global cleantech leader (29.04.11)
    The Danish capital is ranked number one on a newly released ranking of the ten most leading cleantech cities when it comes to “warm atmosphere for cleantech to expand and enable more to use renewable energy and energy efficient products”. The Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster, CCC, is attributed a great amount of importance in the further development of Copenhagen and the Øresund Region.
  • Green train to Europe (28.04.11)
    Hamburg in Germany has been named the "European Green Capital 2011" by the EU and has therefore put on a green train. With the interactive exhibition "Visions of Future Cities", the train stops in 18 European cities to demonstrate the potential of green technologies and invites the audience to contribute with their own visions.
  • New application round (28.04.11)
    The Business Innovation Fund has started a new round of applications for green innovation. In this round, commercial products and services for the benefit of the climate and the environment are supported. Companies can also apply for funding for development of innovative, green package solutions that combine a number of services and products.
  • Risø DTU a new EU initiative (28.04.11)
    The EU has just launched a new project aiming to reach 20 per cent renewable energy in the EU countries in 2020 in a more profitable and efficient way. The project named "RES4LESS" is a two-year collaborative research and development project coordinated by the Dutch Energy Research Centre ECN and Risø DTU is a partner in the project, and leads a project group.
  • World’s largest green caravan to depart from Denmark (25.03.11)
    One year from now, the largest green caravan ever will be launched in Århus, Denmark. The TOUR 2012 EUROPE caravan will visit 27 green cities – one city in each EU member state – reaching out to millions of Europeans.
  • First company to locate in the Copenhagen Cleantech Park (25.03.11)
    The company Topsil Semiconductor Materials A / S will be the first company to set up in the big Copenhagen Cleantech Park. The reason is space requirements and high expectations for the park's future potential. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster sees the establishment as the first important step.
  • Good start to green, global cooperation (25.03.11)
    Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster visited Colorado to discuss the new global network, the International Cleantech Network (ICN), which aims to bring together some of the world's leading cleantech clusters in a super-cluster.
  • MIT-talents look to Denmark (25.03.11)
    For five days, 25 MBA students from the MIT Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, USA, visited Denmark and Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster to learn more about how Denmark has become a successful case story in cleantech.
  • More biomass and wind-based power (11.03.11)
    Relative to 2009, biomass-based power generation increased 50 per cent and wind power 16 per cent in 2010.
  • Denmark frontrunner for European Electric Vehicles (22.02.11)
    Open standards combined with the strengths of the successful Danish electricity network are to give Denmark a technological head start. The company Cleancharge has now set up chargers in Copenhagen, Kalundborg and Malmö, and with amongst others Mercedes’ electric vehicles they can develop the smart-grid system for electric vehicles throughout Europe.
  • Wing research at Risø DTU (21.02.11)
    A 34-meter long wing from SSP Technology A / S has since 2008 been thoroughly turned, twisted, torn and worn in accordance with all rules of art.
  • Young scientist receives Siemens Climate Prize 2010 (21.02.11)
    Trina Klemensø, Risø DTU has received the Siemens Climate Prize 2010 of DKK 100,000 for her valuable work in improving the efficiency of fuel cell.
  • CCC’s first Ph.D. projects (21.02.11)
    The four first Ph.D. projects under the CCC project are now a reality. The projects have been launched at Risø DTU and are scheduled to be completed in 2014. During the summer, another 5 projects will be initiated. All nine projects will focus on company collaboration and product creation.
  • EU Commissioner (21.02.11)
    In January, the EU commissioner for regional development visited Copenhagen to hear more about a few of the projects, which the EU supports financially, and Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster (CCC) told about the development and the ambitions of the largest cluster project.
  • ICN i Colorado (21.02.11)
    The second meeting in ICN brought together five clusters expressing their visions for the international collaboration and formulating concrete work packages to reach these aims.
  • SPIN (09.02.11)
    DTI is helping SME’s through coaching and guidance to introduce sustainability in their supply chain and process flow improvements.
  • Partnerevent2011 (27.01.11)
    Almost all of CCC’s 25 partners were represented, when CCC opened its doors to the first "family reunion" on Tuesday 25 January. The aims were to put faces on each other, dispel myths and move on with new agreements.
  • Researchers contribute to new bio-business opportunities for Danish business sector (26.01.11)
    Risø DTU has held a series of networking meetings with researchers and companies producing biomass.
  • Waterproof and hurricane safe glasshouse (26.01.11)
    A waterproof, hurricane safe and fire resistant house made from re-circulated glass and not in need of either heating or cooling is gaining grounds, the CLEANTECH BusinessJournal writes.
  • DKK 700 million for new research centre at DTU (26.01.11)
    Novo Nordisk Foundation donates DKK 700 million to the world's first research centre for bio-sustainability. The project is due to start up in the spring, where the centre is to develop new sustainable processes for the manufacturing of chemical products, the weekly newspaper Ingeniøren, writes. The centre's new director has been found in the U.S.
  • New networks to bring Asia to Copenhagen (13.01.11)
    In December, CCC's partner, Copenhagen Capacity, attended the Danish Minister of Foreign affairs, Lene Espersen's, official business delegation to India together with representatives from, among others, Danfoss, Vestas, Terma, Inbicon and Novozymes. The aims were to establish networks on the cleantech area and to attract Asian companies to Copenhagen.
  • New biomass initiative next door to CCC ()
    Dong Energy, Novozymes, the Danish Agriculture & Food Council and Haldor Topsøe have teamed up to establish the framework to position Denmark as a leader within intelligent utilisation of biomass.
2010
  • CCC enters partnership on green conferences (10.01.11)
    Denmark has invested heavily in a long-term, sustainable transition to green economy and growth, both on a national and a local level. Focus on Denmark and Copenhagen generated from COP15 and Denmark's existing competitive advantage in the field of cleantech make the green economy an important and realistic path to growth and competitiveness - both locally and nationally.
  • New Cleantech Centre opens in Malmö (20.12.10)
    On 1 March 2011, a showroom and a meeting point for cleantech companies in Malmö is set to open.
  • Cleantech industry can withstand crisis and create growth (20.12.10)
    The Danish cleantech industry’s future growth is in the hands of small and medium sized companies. However, according to the first mapping of the East Danish cleantech industry comprising 522 cleantech companies, especially factors such as lack of talent, access to research, public investment levels and access to test and demonstration facilities restrict opportunities.
  • Companies support ambitious climate targets (20.12.10)
    Not only would Danish cleantech companies stay in Denmark, they would also double the number of employees by 2020, if they had an ambitious political strategy to lean on. That is the result of a study, which was presented at a CCC after-work meeting before Christmas.
  • Risø DTU will put a new test method (20.12.10)
    Risø DTU will put a newly developed test platform for plastic solar cells in production. In collaboration with LS Control, the new test platform will change from being a prototype to a production ready 0-series. The two partners met each other through Risø DTU’s business network.
  • EcoWorld Styria (20.12.10)
    ICN is proud to welcome one of the world's most proactive energy and environmental technology clusters to ICN. The Austrian EcoWorld Styria saw the light of day in 2005, and today it counts more than 160 members. Furthermore, Austria has a long tradition of working with regional development from a cluster perspective.
  • Risø DTU heads European project worth millions (15.12.10)
    A project with laser scanners in wind farms worth DKK 335-450 millions is a giant step forward for Danish research. Risø DTU is to lead a consortium that shall test and develop wind measurements in wind farms across Europe.
  • Virginia is the easy way in (26.11.10)
    30 representatives from Danish cleantech companies participated in a CCC-workshop at The Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen to learn more about how to commercialise products and business opportunities in the US.
  • Danish company world champion in cleantech (25.11.10)
    In November, the Danish entrepreneurial Abeo A/S was awarded the "world champion in cleantech" in the “Global Cleantech Open Ideas Competition” in Silicon Valley, USA. Abeo entered the competition with pioneering, lightweight concrete, which must now be marketed internationally.
  • India looks to Denmark for cleantech solutions (11.11.10)
    An article in The Economic Times in India focuses on Danish cleantech and highlights our green investment policies describing us as “the world’s most clean-tech country”.
  • US focus on Danish Smart grid market (19.10.10)
    After five years as project partner on Energinet.dk’s Cell controller project in Denmark, the US based company Spirae Inc. is now concentrating its efforts on penetrating the Nordic market with the help of Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster (CCC). The first project for the newly established Danish subsidiary - Spirae DK - is a new project together with the city of Kalundborg. Short term two staff members will be hired, but the number of staff is expected to increase to 15-20 employees during the next few years.
  • Danish cleantech to create its own tail wind (14.10.10)
    Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster (CCC) has celebrated its first birthday. During the first year, we have witnessed an increased global interest in and understanding of the possibilities in cleantech as a generator for the countries that are willing to go green.
  • CCC builds bridges to the world's leading cleantech clustersCCC builds bridges to the world's leading cleantech clusters (14.10.10)
    On 1 October 2010, Copenhagen Capacity hosted the first International Cleantech Network meeting in Copenhagen. Over the next couple of years, the network is to ensure increased collaboration and partnerships between the world's leading and most pro-active clusters.
  • ImagineH2O's 2010 Water Energy Nexus Prize (13.10.10)
    ImagineH2O's 2010 Water Energy Nexus Prize is a global competition for water businesses that save energy. Possible areas of innovation include energy efficient transport, treatment and use of water.
  • Get help developing a new social and sustainable product or service, and win 100,000 DKK! (12.10.10)
    The Centre for Social Responsibility has just launched a project about social innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Companies located in the Zealand region can send one or more employees to an inspiring day of social innovation, paid for by the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency.
  • CCC report: Best practice in cluster management (in Danish) (11.10.10)
    Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster has conducted an analysis of best practice in cluster management as part of the strategy development of CCC. The report highlights central aspects of cluster management, and six case studies are presented based on different cluster organisations.
  • CCC success at World Climate Solutions (06.10.10)
    At the end of September 2010, Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster participated in this year's World Climate Solutions in Copenhagen along with other members of the world’s leading knowledge institutions and cleantech companies. Especially the presence of the world's fastest electric car made CCC’s stand very popular.
  • Copenhagen Capacity receives UN award (10.09.10)
    Copenhagen Capacity is given UN award for “excellence in the promotion of green investment”, particularly because of their involvement in the establishment of Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster and attraction of green investments.
  • Climate & Energy Minister moves on to the offensive, pushing business agreements on cleantech (23.08.10)
    Last month, Climate & Energy Minister Lykke Friis signed agreements with Mexico and Russia on cooperation on the areas of climate and energy. It will benefit the Danish cleantech sector, the minister says.
  • Could your business use an upcoming consultant with focus on International Entrepreneurship? (20.07.10)
    Once again, CBS has arranged the programme “Internship in International Entrepreneurship”.
  • Danish world class wind research facilities (19.07.10)
    New test centre at Odense Steel Shipyard is to contribute significantly to retaining the development and wind turbine production in Denmark as well as strengthen Danish competencies and competitiveness, Risø Director assesses.
  • Kick-off for Green Labs DK (28.06.10)
    Applications for Green Labs are now open for all types of climate technologies that can help make Denmark independent of fossil fuels. Green Labs DK Secretariat expects to make a commitment of DKK 130 million in this first round.
  • Great opportunities for smaller firms (28.06.10)
    DTU's many start-up projects can benefit CCC’s members. Business Developer at DTU Nanotech sees CCC as the natural gateway to many potential partners and new products.
  • Vestas still leads (31.03.10)
    Despite a significantly different competitive situation, and lost market shares, Vestas still leads the wind turbine market.
  • 28 million Euros for Danish Green Labs (25.03.10)
    In pursuance of its Green Vision, the Danish Government aims to turn Denmark into a "laboratory for green technologies" with the best possible framework conditions for the business community throughout the innovation chain; from new ideas in R&D to demonstration and proof of concepts to commercialisation.
  • The Danish government commits itself to green summits and laboratoriesThe Danish government commits itself to green summits and laboratories (17.03.10)
    DKK 210 million over a three year period and an annual summit, which will be the green answer to the economists’ Davos. These are two of the proposals presented by the government after its last Growth Forum meeting.
  • Another three years for electric carsAnother three years for electric cars (16.03.10)
    Electric cars have been given three extra tax-free years in Denmark. The postponement has pleased Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster, who would have preferred a longer deadline.
  • EU gives go-ahead to Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster (10.02.10)
    Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster has received an official pledge on EU funds and has thus been given the go-ahead for the largest Danish Structural Funds project ever.
  • Denmark ranked no. 1 in the Clean Economy (28.01.10)
    Recently, strategy consultants Roland Berger issued a report entitled “Clean Economy, Living Planet” which placed Denmark no. 1 in terms of cleantech sales as a percentage of GDP – more than 3%.
  • Lessons from Masdar (25.01.10)
    The COP15 talks in Copenhagen ended with an agreement which was ‘noted’ but not agreed on by the Confederation of Parties.
  • CCC to participate in world’s biggest Energy Summit (07.01.10)
    Leading world players are meeting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi to share the latest know-how and technologies within renewable energy. And Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster is taking part in order to establish contacts and maintain Copenhagen’s position on the international stage.
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