DTU X-Tech

Empowering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. DTU X-Tech is the flagship incubator-course at DTU Entrepreneurship, where companies collaborate with driven student teams to explore new business opportunities through cutting-edge technologies, inventions, patents, or specific problems. Over a dynamic 13-week program, we pair the case with a dedicated team of carefully selected 4-5 master's students and a business mentors. Teams are equipped with prototyping facilities, a project budget, and access to expert specialists in areas all from product development, business strategy, prototyping, finance, market approach, and IP rights. The program includes a series of inspiring lectures by renowned Danish entrepreneurs and encourages teams to engage with key stakeholders across various markets. Teams work to validate their ideas through intense and dedicated support from experienced faculty. The semester culminates in the DTU X-Tech Finals, featuring a Tech Expo, Pitch Competition (lion's Den), and the DTU X-Tech Awards, where top teams compete for cash prizes. This includes a 100,000 DKK first prize, 50,000 DKK second prize, and an opportunity to continue their startup journey through accelerator programmes, specialized courses, and/or mentorship. Teams ready to take the next step can advance to our DTU X-Tech+ programme, where they receive a board of advisors and further support to launch their venture. By the end of the program, teams will have developed prototypes, market-validated business models, and be poised to spin out into fully-fledged startups. We run the program twice a year in both Spring and Fall semesters. Learn more about how DTU X-Tech fosters entrepreneurship on our website.