Innovation and Collaboration

The IT University of Copenhagen is a place of ambition, innovation and imagination. University research and industry expertise is an enabler of life-changing outcomes with world-changing impact, which we wish to support.

ITU Innovation is responsible for supporting the translation of university research to create globally leading economic and social impact.

Deeply embedded in the Danish innovation and entrepreneurial eco-system, we have strong relationships with the national industry innovation clusters, the regional sector light houses and expert visionaries from the private sector.

We facilitate knowledge transfer by helping innovators, experts, and entrepreneurs to use commercial avenues to develop their ideas and expertise for the benefit of society, the economy, themselves, and the University.

Liaising with organizations both locally and globally, we offer expert advice and support in commercialization and social enterprise, including help with academic services; the protection, development, and licensing of ideas; new company and social enterprise creation and investment.

INNOVATION

PARTNERSHIP

IMPACT

Learn more about ITUs Research Sections

Theoretical Computer Science

Riko Jacob

Data Science

Luca Rossi

Data, Systems and Robotics

Pinar Tözûn

Digital Business Innovation

Louise Harder Fischer

HCI and Design

Anna Vallgårda

Digitalization, Democracy and Governance

Sanna-Maria Marttila

Play, Culture and AI

Hans-Joachim Backe

Software Engineering

Paolo Tell

Technology in Practice

Christopher Gad

Interested in an Innovation Collaboration with ITU Researchers?

Events

  • Case Fair

    January 29th from 13:30-18:00 in ITU Atrium

    At this fair students and industry partners tackle real-world challenges, and turn their innovative ideas into reality. 

    More than 15 companies will present real-world challenges and exciting technology projects for our ITU Bachelor and Master students. 

    For more information, contact: Asger Balle Pedersen.

    To join contact

  • Winter Games 2025

    January 30th from 17:00-20:00

    Twice a year, the ITU Games program organizes a showcase of student work.

    The purpose of this event is to celebrate our projects and to show them to your colleagues, the public , and industry experts. Afterwards, you can get feedback, chat about your creations, and generally have fun.

    It will be broadcasted over Twitch. 

    Join us on Twitch

Innovation Collaboration Cases

Cluster Innovation Grant

Disincentivizing Out-of-band Attacks & Improving the Efficiency of Post-Quantum Digital Signature Algorithms for Blockchain Systems

Blockchain technology is the primary underlying system in all digital cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers yet inherently engineered for robust security and resilience against the majority types of attacks. Nevertheless there are some treats to the security of blockchains and two of these treats are the focus of this project led by Esra Yeniaras at the IT University of Copenhagen together with a consortium of five companies.