Skejby Rangers creates more flex job opportunities through practical tasks at INCUBA

How do we make INCUBA’s events happen? It takes more than planning and coordination. Rooms need to be prepared, furniture has to be rearranged, and once the final item on the agenda is completed, everything must be put back in place so that everyday operations can continue as normal.

However, we rely on Skejby Rangers for much more than event support. They are a regular partner in INCUBA’s day-to-day operations, and a large part of their work involves maintaining the green areas around INCUBA’s properties on Gustav Wieds Vej, as well as at INCUBA Katrinebjerg and INCUBA Skejby. In addition, they assist with tasks such as moving furniture and equipment and making trips to the recycling centre when needed. In this way, the partnership helps ensure that the many practical tasks across INCUBA are carried out efficiently.

Skejby Rangers is a social enterprise that creates flexible employment opportunities for people who, due to permanent work limitations, may find it difficult to secure employment. Their approach combines meaningful, real-life work tasks with consideration for each employee’s individual needs. Employees are hired under ordinary employment conditions, with their work tailored to accommodate any physical or mental limitations. This enables them to make an active contribution to the organisation while ensuring that their individual circumstances are taken into account.

At INCUBA, we are pleased that our partnership with Skejby Rangers helps create more opportunities for this group in the labour market. We are proud to see this recognised through Skejby Rangers’ 2025 ESG Certificate, which shows that the collaboration contributed to the creation of 3.44 full-time equivalent flex jobs for citizens with permanent work limitations in Aarhus Municipality during the year.

Several years of making an impact together

The partnership between INCUBA and Skejby Rangers goes back several years. It is not a new acquaintance, but a relationship that has been allowed to grow and develop over time. This is something that Thomas Kristensen, Project Manager at Skejby Rangers, highlights as one of the most valuable aspects of the collaboration:

“One of the things we value most about our partnership with INCUBA is the strong relationship we have with employees across the entire organisation. Whether we are working with event staff, the Facility team or members of the executive management team, we are always met with positivity, understanding and a genuine interest in collaborating with Skejby Rangers.”

The partnership also has a direct impact on Skejby Rangers’ ability to grow and develop the organisation, Thomas explains. In particular, the green maintenance tasks help provide a foundation for building and sustaining a larger landscaping and grounds maintenance team.

“The partnership has a very tangible impact on our organisation. When we carry out work for a large company like INCUBA, for example within green maintenance, it helps create the foundation that enables us to build and retain a larger green team. That team not only works at INCUBA, but also supports a wide range of other companies. As a result, the impact of our collaboration extends far beyond the hours worked and the full-time equivalent positions that can be directly attributed to INCUBA.” Thomas sais and adds:

“In this way, we help create something that is bigger than any single partnership. Together, we help create jobs, generate social value and leave a visible social footprint in our local community.”

A helping hand with practical tasks

The hall at INCUBA Katrinebjerg is a great example of the kind of tasks Skejby Rangers helps with. On a day-to-day basis, the space has its standard layout, but when we host larger events such as our annual Summer Party and Aarhus Investor Summit, the setting needs to be adapted to suit the occasion. This is where Skejby Rangers lends a hand, helping to move furniture and equipment so the hall is ready for the day’s event. In the photos below, you can see examples of how the hall has been transformed for some of these occasions.

The practical tasks carried out by Skejby Rangers for INCUBA are part of a broader effort to create opportunities for more people in the labour market. Through our partnership, we help provide meaningful work that contributes to the creation of more supported employment opportunities for people with permanent work limitations.