Nordic Fintech Center
The Nordic Fintech Center is an ambitious partnership program led by Copenhagen Fintech, together with University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and Aarhus University. Its purpose is to establish a stronger and more coordinated model for cluster–university entrepreneurship acceleration to scale the Danish and Nordic fintech ecosystem.
About the center
The Nordic Fintech Center launches together with the founding university partners.
The initiative will build a structured funnel between Copenhagen Fintechs successful Nordic fintech accelerator and the entrepreneurship incubators from major universities such as the Digital Tech Summit, AI Pioneer Center, X-Tech program, The Kitchen (AU), Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship (CSE), DTU Skylab, and KU Lighthouse.
A significant effort will also go into attracting private-sector funding for research, hackathons, and innovation activities across universities.
At the heart of the model lies a coordinated interaction between university research, entrepreneurship centers, student start-ups and researcher spin-outs, and Copenhagen Fintech’s mature acceleration programs.
Traditional bridge-building, including research collaboration, curriculum development, and talent matchmaking, will remain essential. However, the innovative step-change lies in the strengthened and systematic focus on entrepreneurship and early-stage innovation.
Bringing the different university partners together in cross-disciplinary, fintech-focused startup programs is one of the main goals of the Center.
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Ongoing projects and activities
The Nordic Fintech Center will start launching joint projects and activities during 2026.
In early 2026, DTU Board Education & Certificates and Copenhagen Fintech are bringing you the Fintech Scaleup Board Certificate: a three-day programme for fintech board members and executives who are ready to scale across borders.
Stay tuned for much more upcoming activities.
If you are a student or a researcher
As a student or researcher at one of R&D partner universities you have several opportunities to be part of the CPHFT fintech ecosystem including:
- Possibility to participate in our pre-incubation program (startups)
- Support to find internships and jobs within fintech
- Access to CPHFT community events on membership terms
- Access to discounted ticket for the Nordic Fintech Week
- Feedback on thesis work relevant to fintech
- Finding research partners from the fintech and financial industry
For more information please contact Sine Thomsen, Head of Fintech R&D, Copenhagen Fintech.
Nordic Fintech Center R&D Partners
Read more about our Partners
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
A leading technical university driving research, innovation, and technology-based entrepreneurship.
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Skylab
DTU’s innovation hub supporting early-stage founders with prototyping, mentoring and acceleration.
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Denmark’s largest research university with a strong focus on science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The Kitchen
KU’s dedicated startup hub offering founders space, coaching, and community.
Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
One of Europe’s top business schools, developing future business leaders and investors.
Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship (CSE)
CBS’s startup and innovation environment, helping founders grow through mentoring and community.
Aarhus University (AU)
A top-ranked research university fostering scientific excellence and entrepreneurial collaboration.
Fintech Ambassadors
Now hiring! Starting in early 2026 there will be Fintech Ambassadors located which each partner. The Local Fintech Ambassadors will be the active bridgebuilder between the Copenhagen Fintech community and the universities.