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The incubator Proof Programme is split into several phases, depending on where you are on your entrepreneurial journey. We have the expertise to support you based on where you are on your path towards a marketable product. We will support you in turning your idea into a business.

Whether you are at the idea, concept or business stage we welcome you to apply and look forward to following your journey!

Are you a step further along the journey and ready to scale your company? Read about our accelerator programme

Proof of Idea

Talking to people about your idea and getting initial feedback is the first step on the journey of taking your idea and turning it into a sustainable business. Applying to the Proof Programme is the first step.

Proof of Concept
3 months

You get 3 months to test your hypotheses, by developing proto/pretotypes and approaching potential customers to learn about their problems and if your product/service can fulfill their needs.

Proof of Business
6 months

If you have proven your concept, maybe also by seeing traction from first customers, we offer another 6 months stay at CSE where you can build your concept into a viable and sustainable business.

Get started!

Not ready to apply for the full Proof Programme just yet? Stop by CSE for Open Wednesday, every Wednesday between 14-16h. to get feedback on your ideas and learn about your next step.

No need to book an appointment - just show up at CSE on the 2nd floor, and we will be there to let you present your ideas and give you feedback on what your next steps could be.

accelerator programmes

Grow your startup!

The Go Grow Startup Accelerator is an experience-based educational programme, which is driven by mentorship, access to financing sources, to CSE and CBS extended network of entrepreneurs, business executives, experts and scholars, helping early stage startup companies grow their companies towards international scale. The equity-free and industry-agnostic accelerator, offers four months of rigorous guidance, training and resources from mentors, partners and investors. The supportive alumni network continues into the startups' post-Go Grow Accelerator lifespan.

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Scale up and go global!

Digital Growth Path (DGP) is an Industry 4.0 focused part of the Go Grow programme. Target companies work within Robotics, IoT, AI, VR, AR, 3D print, and sensor technologies for manufacturing. Developed in cooperation with the Danish Industry Foundation and a range of university and business partners, DGP aims to accelerate manufacturing-tech entrepreneurs by educational modules and peer-interaction. The DGP startup companies apply through the same competitive Go Grow process and work alongside the entrepreneurs in the Go Grow programme.

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Collaborate with a talented startup

CSE Match Up is a program aimed at bringing together startups and established businesses, with common industry, product, challenges, or interests. Carefully selected startups from CSE have been through a thorough screening process, from where there have been identified specific areas, the startup can contribute with in a future collaboration with an established company. The collaboration can stimulate growth within the companies, as well as increasing the partities' knowledge within business administration, industry trends, and business strategies.

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Doing an internship in your own company

If you wish to integrate your startup into your academic world – now is your chance! You can do an internship in your own CSE approved startup and earn ECTS points. The internship is currently only possible for CBS students who are on their 5th semester of their bachelor’s degree or the 3rd semester on their master’s degree – and not on all study programmes. The objective of the internship is to give students the opportunity to work on new and innovative ideas and business models, and to apply entrepreneurship and innovation theory in practice.

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