To ensure the selection of high-quality maker teams and projects, a comprehensive lineup of activities has been organized. These include roadshows, information sessions, and display of technology exhibitions, providing ample opportunities for promising teams to showcase their innovative ideas. Exceptional projects will have the chance to participate in the semi-final roadshows, with finalist projects receiving exclusive soft landing prizes, including resources connection and other essential landing services upon their travel stipend in Shanghai.

This September, the 2023 Shanghai International Maker Competition has launched its announcement and activities in the Nordic region. To promote the competition and encourage participation, a designated ambassador will visit renowned academic institutions such as the IT University of Copenhagen, Danish Technological Institute, Danish Academy of Technical Sciences, Danish-Chinese Business Forum, and the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies. The ambassador will effectively convey competition information, extend invitations to maker teams, and warmly welcome both maker teams and entrepreneurs to congregate in Shanghai.

Furthermore, the competition has arranged special roadshows at prominent platforms, including the Copenhagen Health Tech Hub, the Embassy of Iceland in Copenhagen Reception, and the Medicon Valley. These roadshows aim to attract exceptional maker teams and identify promising projects within the region.

In a show of its commitment to fostering international exchange and collaboration, the competition will also partake in TECHBBQ, the largest gathering of makers in Northern Europe. 

Copenhagen Health Tech Hub

https://healthtechhub.org/

The Copenhagen Health Tech Hub serves as a catalyst for the advancement of health technology startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies alike.One of the key strengths of the Copenhagen Health Tech Hub is its dynamic ecosystem, comprised of startups, investors, healthcare providers, research institutions, and other key stakeholders. This diverse community of innovators nurtures an environment of cross-sector collaboration, where ideas are shared, expertise is leveraged, and partnerships are forged.

IT Univerisity of Copenhagen

https://en.itu.dk/about-itu

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) was established in 1999 and is Denmark’s leading university focusing on IT research and education. We deliver state-of-the-art teaching and research within computer science, business IT and digital design. The university collaborates closely with industry, the public sector and international researchers and is characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit among students as well as researchers. 

Danish Technological Institute

https://www.dti.dk

Danish Technological Institute is a leading research and technology Institute. Currently it employs 1,050 specialists and helps in excess of 10,500 customers a year – representing 68 different countries. Organizational it has been divided into 5 divisions (Food & Production, Materials, Environmental Technology, Energy & Climate, Building & Construction).

Danish Academy of Technical Sciences

https://atv.dk/

Danish Academy of Technical Sciences is an independent think tank that utilise the combined knowledge of more than 800 Fellows and partner members. Currently, ATV's work is organised around the following themes: Science and engineering, Digitalisation,  Future industrial production, Science and engineering in education, Health-tech,Technology for sustainability, The Council for Technology and Society.

Danish-Chinese Business Forum

https://dcbf.dk/

The purpose of Danish-Chinese Business Forum is to promote exchange of information and contacts among companies, organisations, top executives and managers who have Danish-Chinese commercial interests.

Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies

https://cifs.dk/

The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies was founded in 1969 on initiative by former Finance Minister and OECD Secretary-General, Professor Thorkil Kristensen. The Institute was established in collaboration with visionary Danish public and private organisations to better qualify decision-making through futures studies and to benefit the betterment of our society.

Embassy of Iceland in Copenhagen Reception

https://www.government.is/diplomatic-missions/embassy-of-iceland-in-copenhagen/

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The Embassy of Iceland in Copenhagen hosts receptions that offer a unique opportunity for diplomats, government officials, business leaders, artists, and cultural enthusiasts to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue. 

Medicon Valley

https://mva.org/about-mva/medicon-valley/

Medicon Valley is the bi-national life science cluster spanning the island of Zealand in Eastern Denmark and the Skåne-region of Southern Sweden. Key Facts are as below :

The Region

• 21.000 km2
• Approx. 3,5 million inhabitants
• Approx. 40.000 employees in the private life science sector
• A high concentration of science
• 12 universities, 5 of which supply life science related educations – all part of the Øresund University
• 32 hospitals, of which 11 are university hospitals
• A high concentration of business

Companies with R&D and/or production in Medicon Valley

• Approx. 80 (red) biotech companies
• 20 pharma companies
• 100 medtech companies
• 7 science parks with a significant focus on life science
• 6 incubators, of which 3 have a significant focus on life science
• Approx. 80 contract research organizations and contract manufacturing organizations

International companies with affiliates in Medicon Valley

• More than 200 pharma companies
• Approx. 170 medtech companies

TechBBQ

https://techbbq.dk

TechBBQ, Denmark's premier tech summit and a vibrant gathering of visionaries, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from around the world. Held annually in Copenhagen, TechBBQ serves as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Nordic tech ecosystem.