Here are the nominees for the INCUBA Award 2025

Azpire Capital: Aarhus-based fintech that combines academic research and machine learning for responsible investments in cryptocurrency.
Betterhands: Innovative recruitment agency that uses digital marketing to find technical candidates for companies in the industry.
Cacto Health: Develops a medical device for early detection of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors using AI and sensor technology.
Cernel: AI-driven platform that optimizes product data and SEO and reduces working time by up to 80% for e-commerce companies.
Cystotech: Spinout from Skejby that has, in record time, achieved CE approval for an AI-based instrument for treating bladder cancer.
Decameal: Transforms invasive crabs into sustainable protein and raw materials. A project born at Aarhus University and now operating a pilot plant.
Formalize: Compliance software with a strong growth curve and a significant market position. Supported by investors and patents.
Kanpla: SaaS platform for canteens, already in use at more than 4,000 locations in 10 countries and backed by a Series A of DKK 60 million.
Kripthonite: Builds on 15 years of research at Aarhus University and develops new cancer treatments. Has raised its first pre-seed investment.
Landfolk: Platform for renting personal holiday homes with a focus on quality, aesthetics, and authentic experiences.
MedicQuant: Point-of-care technology that measures drug concentrations in under 10 minutes. Has raised DKK 12 million.
Norfalk: Biotech startup developing sustainable biosurfactants as an alternative to fossil-based ingredients in cosmetics and cleaning products.
Roccai: AI platform that guides users through complex decisions, from e-commerce to education choices and fertility treatments.
Understory: Serial entrepreneurs behind Truestory now launching an AI-driven booking and marketing platform with €12 million in Series A funding.
VRpilot: VR-based training systems for both civil aviation and fighter pilot training, increasingly relevant in the defense industry.
Watopi Hospital: Develops decentralized wastewater treatment solutions with ceramic membranes that reduce emissions and ease the burden on sewer systems.

• Anders Thorhauge Sandholm: Business angel with global experience from Google. Active in, among others, Figurement and Coana, and known as a strong mentor.
  
• Berit & Christian Klibo: Have taken the lead role in several medtech investments, including Cystotech, and strengthen the DanBAN community.
  
• Christoffer Hübertz Christensen: Co-founder of Heymate. Seven exits and active investor in more than 16 companies, where he contributes to business development and digital growth.
  
• Geeta Schmidt: General Partner at Seed Capital and former CEO of Humio with a global exit of 400 million dollars. Strong sparring partner in cybersecurity.
  
• Jesper Hvejsel: Former Firtal Group. Business angel focusing on e-commerce and SaaS. Known for taking early bets and closely supporting founders.
  
• Jon Risvig: Partner at VækstPartner Kapital. Brings PE experience and industrial insight that help scaleups with strategic transformation.
  
• Katja Meyer: Angel investor and venture scout at Ada Ventures. Engages in impact startups and supports founders with operational sparring.
  
• Kresten Krab Thorup: Co-founder of Humio and Trifork. Now a business angel focusing on scalable technologies and active in Aarhus’ ecosystem.
  
• Martin Schorling Overgård: Leads AURA Ventures. Invests in green transition and connects startups with energy infrastructure and pilot projects.
  
• Mikkel Salling: Co-founder of Firtal Group. Active investor in digital companies and engaged sparring partner for founders with global ambitions.
  
• Mikkel Skorkjær Kongfelt: Serial entrepreneur and investor with experience from RadiSurf. Has been highly active in 2024 and 2025 with multiple investments.
  
• Morten Larsen: Known from Hungry.dk and Løvens Hule (Dragon’s Den). Experienced serial entrepreneur with a strong network in e-commerce and digital growth.
  
• Stefan Rosenlund: Dreamers Collective. Serial entrepreneur and business angel who turns exits into new growth capital and active sparring.
  
• Søren Arnsbo: Arnsbo Group. Venture builder with experience from more than 22 ventures. Provides both capital and shared services to growth companies.