Denmark

Denmark(English)

Danmark(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 0 - NUTS CODE/MS:DK

Statistics

	Area: 42925 km2
	Population: 5 932 654
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 380617.8
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 48100
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 4.5%E12
	Regional GERD (%): 2.76%

National-regional governance of STI

The Danish system of Science, Technology and Innovation is managed nationally by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, which is responsible for university education, research, and the funding programmes for research and innovation. The Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science is an agency within the Ministry that was established on 1 October 2020, as a merger of the Danish Agency for Institutions and Educational Grants and the Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education. It handles tasks within preparation and administration of grants for research, higher education and research-based innovation, as well as the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme.

National and regional S3s: organisation and governance

The S3 strategy is implemented both at national and regional level and combines decentralized business development with sector-specific focus areas. The strategy is prepared and managed by the Danish Business Authority which is the managing authority for the EU Structural Funds in Denmark. The Danish Business Authority is under the auspices of the Ministry of Business and Growth. The Minister also nominates the Danish Board of Business Development, which includes regional and sector representatives, and is responsible for the decentralized initiatives for growth and development. Another relevant actor in the business development are the Clusters covering 14 sectors and are defined in the Danish Strategy for Decentralized Business Promotion. The strategy was recently updated to cover the 2024-2027 period. The Strategy covers the national, regional, and sectorial business development in Denmark, including the ESF+ and ERDF programmes. An example of the regional business development is the Regional Lighthouses, the strongholds which are supported with both EU and national Funds.

For information on regional S3s, please return to the homepage: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/assets/s3-observatory/index_en.html

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Virksomhedsudvikling i hele Danmark 2024-2027
Type of strategy	National
Languages	DA
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
Tej Egefjord	Danish Business Authority;Danish Board of Business Development	tejege@erst.dk; de@erst.dk;deb@erst.dk

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

Medical Technologies

Hydrogen Valleys

Agri-Food

Consumer involvement

Sustainable Blue Economy

Maritime Sustainable Blue Bio-Economy

S3CoP activities

No information available.

Ecosystem label

	Aerospace & Defence ➝
	Agri-food ➝
	Construction ➝
	Creative & Cultural Industries ➝
	Digital ➝
	Electronics ➝
	Energy/Renewable Energy ➝
	Energy Intensive Industries ➝

	Healthcare ➝
	Mobility, Transport & Automotive ➝
	Proximity Economy ➝
	Retail ➝
	Social Economy ➝
	Textiles ➝
	Tourism ➝

S3 Priorities and keywords

Descriptive keywords

These keywords, identified using AI and manually verified, highlight the key elements of each strategic priority as reflected in individual strategies.

Semantically Associated Keywords

These keywords, identified and associated through semantic AI algorithms and manually reviewed, support the search function by identifying topics related to each strategic priority. While a priority may not explicitly focus on these keywords, they provide meaningful connections. For exxample, agricultural terms might relate to circular economy priorities, such as biofuels or agricultural waste valorisation. Semantically associated keywords enable users to find regions with similar or related priorities, offering a starting point for deeper exploration of each specific strategy.

Priority	Descriptive keywords	Semantic keywords
Defence, space and security	defence technology, space technology, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, energy optimisation, satellite technology	aerospace & defence, aerospace engineering, aerospace technology, electric aircrafts, propulsion aviation, space aviation, space exploration, commercial aerospace, air transportation, aviation safety, digital transformation, digital technology and hardware
Robotics and drone technology	robot industry, automation industry, robot technology, drone technology, collaborative robots, sensors, autonomous systems, drone software	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, optics and photonic, digital transformation, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology, vehicle robotics, intelligent systems and automation, robotics automation, smart home, home automation system, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation, electronics, production of electronics, electric automation, mechatronics, miniaturisation equipment, sensor technology
Animation, games and movies	animation, games, film industry, virtual reality	cultural & creative industries, digital transformation, computing and data management, artificial intelligence (ai), data and technology solutions, visualisation and virtual reality, content creation
Advanced production	manufacturing technology, automation, sustainable production, digital twins, innovation and development, digital twins	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, lean manufacturing, smart manufacturing, advanced materials, digital transformation, intelligent systems and automation, intelligent manufacturing
Building and construction	green technological solutions, transformation and process innovation, recycling and reuse, circular design, energy efficiency, smart buildings	construction, green building material, infrastructure and logistics
Design, fashion and furniture	circular business models, material recycling, textile production, graphic design, visual design, product design, furniture, interior	circular economy, circular design, cultural & creative industries, fashion, textile, furniture, wood
Digital technologies	artificial intelligence, connectivity, data science, cyber-security, quantum technology	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation, electronics, miniaturisation equipment, sensor technology
Energy technology	green energy, wind energy, energy efficiency, CO2 capture, geothermal energy, energy security, biomass conversion, energy storage, energy conversion, energy security	circular economy, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and smart energy, energy efficiency technology, low-carbon and emission reduction technologies, hydrogen
Finance and fintech	Big data, biometrics, artificial intelligence, identity control	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology
Food and bio-resources	food processing, bioresources, food ingredients, sustainable products, plant-based products, food waste reduction, bio-solutions, biomass conversion, fermentation technology, bioenergy	agrifood, food systems, food supply chain, food safety, food distribution, nutrition & health, functional food, nutraceutical food
Life science and welfare technology	life science, pharmaceuticals, biotech, preventive medicine, personalised medicine, welfare technology	health, health research and innovation, digital health, health informatics
Logistic and maritime technology	logistic technology, maritime technology, green transition, automation, emission-free freight, green fuels, electrification, digital solutions, resource optimisation	mobility, transport, sustainability in transport, tourism, coastal and maritime tourism, maritime economy, blue economy, marine research, innovation and engineering, marine innovation, maritime engineering, maritime research, maritime transport efficiency, infrastructure and logistics
Audio technology	sound technology, microphones manufacturing, noise reduction, augmented sound, deep learning, immersive sound, active noise reduction	digital transformation
Water and environmental technology	water technology, climate adaptation, wastewater management, circular economy, smart cities, environmental substances, air pollution, biodiversity restoration	renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart energy, energy efficiency technology, maritime economy, blue economy, climate action

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Defence, space and security	O - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security O.84 - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security J.61 - Telecommunications J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities J - Information and communication technologies O.84 - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security J.61 - Telecommunications J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities	13 - Defence 13.109 - Defence
Robotics and drone technology	C - Manufacturing C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.59 - Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
Animation, games and movies	J - Information and communication technologies J.59 - Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities	10 - Culture, recreation, religion and mass media 10.84 - Broadcasting and publishing services
Advanced production	C - Manufacturing C.25 - Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.38 - Increasing economic efficiency and competitiveness 06.39 - Improving industrial production and technology
Building and construction	F - Construction F.41 - Construction of buildings F.42 - Civil engineering F.43 - Specialised construction activities	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.23 - Civil engineering 04.24 - Construction and planning of building
Design, fashion and furniture	C - Manufacturing C.13 - Textiles C.31 - Furniture	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.62 - Manufacture of furniture
Digital technologies	J - Information and communication technologies J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems
Energy technology	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption
Finance and fintech	: :	: :
Food and bio-resources	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities	8 - Agriculture 08.76 - Food productivity and technology
Life science and welfare technology	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	7 - Health 07.65 - Health promotion 07.69 - Public health legislation and regulations 07.70 - Public health management 07.71 - Public health services
Logistic and maritime technology	H - Transportation and storage H.50 - Water transport	1 - Exploration and exploitation of the earth 01.07 - Sea and oceans
Audio technology	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment	6 - Industrial production and technology :
Water and environmental technology	J - Information and communication technologies J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities	6 - Industrial production and technology :

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	Kohesio: Region/Member State
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database