Startups in INCUBA Next Level are taking the next step, together
The Founder Hub at INCUBA Next Level is home to ambitious, knowledge-based companies working across fields ranging from health tech and AI to compliance, deep tech and green transition. What they share is a high level of expertise, international potential and a determination to turn knowledge into tangible impact.
“Through Next Level, we are creating the framework for capital and talent to meet – and for Aarhus to take another step towards becoming one of Denmark’s strongest investor environments. It is one of INCUBA’s largest investments to date, because we believe that the path to growth runs through innovative, knowledge-intensive companies,” says Lars Louring, Head of Acceleration at INCUBA.
From research to business
Several of the companies originate from strong research environments. Among them are:
- AITSU, developing ultrasound-guided immunotherapy for the treatment of grass pollen allergy
- QVersion, a spin-out from Aarhus University commercialising advanced photonic technology for precise gas detection
- Byte2Bit, developing advanced data compression to enable a more efficient and sustainable digital infrastructure
They represent the type of research-driven entrepreneurship that Next Level is designed to accelerate.
Founder of AITSU, Hans Jürgen Hoffmann
Founder of Byte 2 Bit, Gajraj Kuldeep
Tech with tangible business value
At Next Level, you will also find strong SaaS and AI companies addressing clear, business-critical challenges:
- Complychain makes complex compliance requirements such as GDPR and NIS2 manageable through an AI-driven platform
- DiFacto automates invoice control in the construction industry, identifying errors in minutes rather than half an hour
- Xboarding ensures that critical knowledge is not lost when employees leave
- StreamWerk transforms live events into lasting, data-driven knowledge assets
The focus is on scalability, documented value and solutions that can be implemented in practice.
Marius Relund & Jeppe Østerby, co-founders of DiFacto
Lars Louring, INCUBA & Mikkel Eskesen, StreamWerk
Impact, health and society
INCUBA Next Level is also home to companies with a strong societal and impact-driven focus:
- LevitaCare, developing a new medical device to support women experiencing postpartum complications
- iDetect, working to prevent drink spiking in nightlife settings
- TalkiTale, developing digital tools for people with communication difficulties
- Pure Carbon Partners, securing documented, high-quality CO₂ removal for companies
These are teams that combine technology with a clear purpose and a strong ambition to make a real difference.
Søs Jensen & Marie Stephansen, co-founders of iDetect
Founder of TalkiTale, Zsuzsanna Etches
Founder of Pure Carbon Partners, Thomas Munch
An environment for the next growth leap
Companies such as Bastio, IT& and Tezbor contribute strong digital and operational capabilities, international perspectives and hands-on scaling experience. Together, this creates an environment where founders can spar with one another, meet investors as equals and be matched with the right competencies to support their next stage of growth.
Cecilie Andersen, Asger Christensen & Daniel Bulant, IT&
Umid Akhmedov, Tezbor & Lars Louring, INCUBA
From coffee Machine to capital
INCUBA Next Level is not just office space. It is a structured accelerator and network environment where investors and startups meet under one roof, and where the right matches can happen – even by the coffee machine.
In fact, one of those conversations led to something bigger. LevitaCare met Delphinus Venture Capital by the coffee machine in Next Level. What started as an informal dialogue became a closer connection and ultimately resulted in LevitaCare securing its first investment from the fund. It is a concrete example of how proximity, community and capital can translate into real growth.