Symbion

21/09/2026

🎉 40 år med innovation, iværksætteri og stærke fællesskaber!

I torsdags fejrede vi Symbions 40-års jubilæum – fire årtier med at bringe iværksættere, forskere og virksomheder sammen og skabe rammerne for, at nye idéer kan vokse og udvikle sig.

Dagen blev markeret med inspirerende taler af Symbions bestyrelsesformand David Dreyer Lassen, vores CEO Peter Torstensen og Ole Thastrup, CEO for 2CureX, som i dag har til huse på Symbion Østerbro.

Ole har en helt særlig historie med Symbion. Allerede i 1987 havde han sin gang på Symbion på Haraldsgade som Head of Thrombosis Group. Hans historie er et fint eksempel på de lange relationer og forbindelser, der gennem fire årtier har været med til at forme Symbion.

En stor tak til alle jer, der kom og fejrede dagen sammen med os! 💙 Tak for at være en del af Symbions historie, vores fællesskab og for at gøre jubilæet til noget helt særligt.

Vi glæder os til at fortsætte med at bringe mennesker, idéer og virksomheder sammen i mange år fremover.

Læs mere om Symbion her: https://symbion.dk/
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🎉 40 years of innovation, entrepreneurship and thriving communities!

Last Thursday, we celebrated Symbion’s 40th anniversary – four decades of bringing entrepreneurs, researchers and businesses together and creating an environment where new ideas can grow and thrive.

The occasion was marked by inspiring speeches from Symbion’s Chairman of the Board, David Dreyer Lassen, our CEO, Peter Torstensen, and Ole Thastrup, CEO of 2CureX, which is based at Symbion Østerbro.

Ole has a special connection to Symbion. Back in 1987, he was already part of the Symbion community at Haraldsgade as Head of Thrombosis Group. His story is a wonderful example of the lasting relationships and connections that have helped shape Symbion over the past four decades.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate! 💙 Thank you for being part of Symbion’s story, for contributing to our community and for making our anniversary such a special occasion.

We look forward to continuing to bring people, ideas and businesses together for many years to come.

Read more about Symbion here: https://symbion.dk/en/

03/09/2026

Symbion turns 40! 🎉

This year marks a very special milestone for Symbion: 40 years of innovation, entrepreneurship and ambitious people turning ideas into reality.

Since 1986, Symbion has been a place where entrepreneurs, startups, researchers and companies meet, grow and create what’s next. Four decades have brought countless ideas, milestones, collaborations and success stories - and on 17 September, we’re bringing people together to celebrate them.

We’ll look back at some of the stories and milestones that have shaped Symbion over the years - but just as importantly, we’ll look ahead and share some of our initiatives and ambitions for the future.

Everyone is invited - whether you’re already part of the Symbion Community or simply share our passion for startups, entrepreneurship and innovation, we’d love to welcome you! Come celebrate with us, meet people from across the ecosystem and be part of the next chapter.

The celebration will include speeches from Peter Torstensen, CEO of Symbion, David Dreyer Lassen, Chairman of the Board at Symbion, and Ole Thastrup, CEO of 2cureX, followed by canapés, bubbly and plenty of time to connect and network.

📅 Thursday, 17 September 2026
📍 Symbion Østerbro, Fruebjergvej 3, Copenhagen
🕒 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate four decades of innovation and entrepreneurship - and look forward to everything still to come 🥂

More information: https://symbion.dk/event/symbion-40-years-anniversary/

28/08/2026

After two packed days at this year's TechBBQ, we’re leaving with our tanks filled to the brim with new connections, fresh knowledge and inspiration 🔥

It was great to experience the buzz together with companies from the Symbion Community and some of our fantastic partners - meeting new people, exchanging perspectives and exploring opportunities for collaboration across the ecosystem.

Because sometimes all it takes is one conversation to spark a new idea. And when you put this many ambitious and curious people in the same place, there are plenty of sparks flying ✨✨

Thanks to everyone we met along the way both at our booth but also at TechBBQ in general - we’re looking forward to continuing the conversations!

And a special shout-out to the companies from the Symbion Community and our partners who joined us at the Symbion booth. Thank you for bringing your energy, ideas and great conversations - and for helping make the Symbion booth even more of a place people wanted to stop by 🙌

55North, Amass, Aquark Technologies, Catavax, DIASENSE, Innovayt A/S, Inter Biosolutions, Molecular Quantum Solutions, Quantum Denmark, QunaSys, SIMDUE, Sparrow Quantum, tiny science, Trident IoT, Unseen Bio, Wahl&Ross.

25/08/2026

A milestone year. And plenty to look forward to.

2026 marks 40 years since Symbion was founded. Four decades of startups, entrepreneurs, partnerships, ideas and innovation - and many more still to come.

At TechBBQ 2026, we’re bringing some of that energy with us 🚀

Alongside being a Core Partner at TechBBQ, Symbion will be at booths 026 & 027 in the Deeptech & Life Science area at Bella Center 26 and 27 August, where you can meet a selection of startups from the Symbion Community as well as some of our partners.

Stop by to hear what we’re all working on, exchange ideas, make new connections - or simply come and say hello 👋

55North, Amass, Aquark Technologies, Catavax, DIASENSE, Innovayt A/S, Inter Biosolutions, Molecular Quantum Solutions, Quantum Denmark, QunaSys, SIMDUE, Sparrow Quantum, tiny science, Trident IoT, Unseen Bio, Wahl&Ross

And don't forget to check out the anniversary event here: https://symbion.dk/event/symbion-40-years-anniversary/

14/08/2026

Vi søger en teknisk stærk kollega til en central rolle i Symbions driftsteam 🔧

Som højre hånd til vores driftsdirektør bliver du med til at sikre den daglige drift og udvikling af vores fem startupmiljøer i København - ca. 50.000 m² med mere end 600 startups inden for bl.a. Life Science, MedTech, IT og kvanteteknologi.

Vi leder efter dig, der har en bred teknisk forståelse, trives med ansvar og problemløsning og kan skabe fremdrift i samarbejdet med både virksomheder, håndværkere, leverandører og kolleger.

Din baggrund er ikke det afgørende. Det vigtigste er, at du forstår teknikken og kan få tingene til at fungere i praksis.

👉 Lyder det som dig – eller en, du kender? Læs mere om stillingen her: https://symbion.dk/job/

03/07/2026

Rektor for Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen (KU) David Dreyer Lassen er blevet valgt som ny bestyrelsesformand i Symbion, fire årtier efter at tre KU-forskere grundlagde startup- og iværksættermiljøet. Det understreger de tætte bånd mellem Symbion og KU – både historisk og fremadrettet. David overtager formandsposten efter Jørgen Bardenfleth, som har været formand siden 2009.

Siden forskerne fra KU grundlagde Symbion, har vores mission været den samme: at skabe de bedst mulige rammer for iværksættere og vækstvirksomheder. Som non-profit organisation arbejder vi for at styrke de miljøer, hvor forskning, innovation og iværksætteri mødes.

Om sin nye rolle som bestyrelsesformand siger David Dreyer Lassen:
"Danmark har mere end nogensinde brug for stærke miljøer, hvor forskning, innovation og iværksætteri mødes. Jeg ser meget frem til at fortsætte det gode samarbejde med den øvrige bestyrelse og ledelsen om at skabe de bedst mulige rammer for, at endnu flere forskningsbaserede idéer og virksomheder kan vokse og skabe værdi for samfundet."

Symbions direktør, Peter Torstensen, udtrykker stor glæde over, at David Dreyer Lassen har påtaget sig rollen som ny bestyrelsesformand. Han ser et stort potentiale i at styrke de allerede tætte relationer mellem Symbion og KU yderligere – til gavn for både forskere, iværksættere og det danske innovationsøkosystem.

Læs mere: https://symbion.dk/blog/david-dreyer-lassen-valgt-som-ny-bestyrelsesformand-i-symbion/
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David Dreyer Lassen, Vice-chancellor of the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Symbion, four decades after three UCPH researchers founded the startup and entrepreneurship community. This underscores the close ties between Symbion and UCPH – both in terms of our history and our future. David succeeds Jørgen Bardenfleth, who has served as Chair since 2009.

Since the researchers from UCPH founded Symbion, our mission has remained the same: to create the best possible environment for entrepreneurs and growth companies. As a non-profit organisation, we work to strengthen the ecosystems where research, innovation and entrepreneurship meet.

On his new role as Chair of the Board, David Dreyer Lassen says:
"More than ever, Denmark needs strong environments where research, innovation and entrepreneurship come together. I very much look forward to continuing the strong collaboration with the rest of the Board and the management team to create the best possible conditions for even more research-based ideas and companies to grow and create value for society."

Symbion's CEO, Peter Torstensen, expresses great enthusiasm that David Dreyer Lassen has taken on the role as the new Chair of the Board. He sees significant potential in strengthening the already close ties between Symbion and UCPH even further – for the benefit of researchers, entrepreneurs and the Danish innovation ecosystem.

Rektor for KU, David Dreyer Lassen, er valgt som ny bestyrelsesformand for Symbion. Han overtager formandsposten efter Jørgen Bardenfleth, der har været formand siden 2009.

23/06/2026

📢 Vil du arbejde midt i et inspirerende miljø fyldt med iværksættere, startups og innovative virksomheder?

Hos Symbion søger vi lige nu to udadvendte, servicemindede og løsningsorienterede receptionister, som vil være med til at skabe en professionel og imødekommende oplevelse for vores mange virksomheder, gæster og samarbejdspartnere.

Som receptionist bliver du en central del af hverdagen og den første kontakt for mange af de mennesker, der besøger vores lokationer. Du får en varieret arbejdsdag med både service, koordinering og administrative opgaver – og bliver en del af et stærkt fællesskab med engagerede kollegaer.

Lyder det som noget for dig – eller kender du den rette kandidat?

👉 Læs mere om stillingen og søg: https://symbion.dk/job/

Vi afholder samtaler løbende og ønsker at besætte stillingerne hurtigst muligt.
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📢 Would you like to work in an inspiring environment surrounded by entrepreneurs, startups, and innovative companies?

At Symbion, we are currently looking for two outgoing, service-minded, and solution-oriented receptionists who will help create a professional and welcoming experience for our many member companies, guests, and partners.

As a receptionist, you will play a key role in our daily operations and be the first point of contact for many of the people who visit our locations. You can look forward to a varied workday that combines customer service, coordination, and administrative tasks – while becoming part of a strong team of dedicated colleagues.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you – or do you know someone who would be a great fit?

👉 Read more about the position and apply: https://symbion.dk/job/

We review applications on an ongoing basis and are looking to fill the positions as soon as possible.

19/01/2026

🤝 Sammen skaber vi stærkere rammer for innovation

Vi er stolte af at være medstiftere af den nyetablerede Innovation District Copenhagen-forening sammen med en stærk kreds af partnere på tværs af forskning, erhvervsliv, fonde og offentlige aktører.

København rummer allerede noget helt særligt: verdensklasseforskning, førende hospitaler, et voksende startup-økosystem og en unik, urban placering. Med foreningen tager vi et vigtigt skridt mod at samle kræfterne endnu bedre, så viden hurtigere kan blive omsat til løsninger, virksomheder og samfundsmæssig værdi.

For Symbion handler det om at skabe de bedste rammer for forskere, iværksættere og virksomheder, der vil samarbejde, eksperimentere og skalere deres idéer. Sammen skal vi styrke tiltrækningen af talent og kapital og understøtte en langsigtet udvikling af innovationsdistriktet.

Vi glæder os til det tætte samarbejde i foreningen - og til at være med til at bringe endnu flere idéer til live 🚀

Læs mere her: https://innovationdistrictcopenhagen.dk/new-association-secures-strong-foundation-for-innovation-district-copenhagen/



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🤝 Stronger partnerships. Greater innovation.

We are proud to be a co-founder of the newly established Innovation District Copenhagen Association, together with a strong group of partners from academia, industry, foundations and the public sector.

Copenhagen already has the key ingredients for global innovation leadership: world-class research, leading hospitals, a growing startup ecosystem and a unique urban location. With the Association, we are strengthening the framework that helps turn knowledge into solutions, startups and long-term societal value.

At Symbion, our mission is to support entrepreneurs, researchers and companies by creating environments where collaboration, experimentation and growth thrive. Through the Association, we aim to attract talent and investment while supporting a long-term development of the district.

We’re excited to work closely with our partners and turn even more ideas into reality 🚀

The Founding Members of the Innovation District Copenhagen Association are:

BioInnovation Institute (BII)

Bispebjerg Hospital

Bygningsstyrelsen

EIFO

DTU - Technical University of Denmark

Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs

Industriens Fond

Københavns Professionshøjskole

Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen

Københavns Kommune

LEO Foundation // LEO Fondet

Lundbeckfonden / Lundbeck Foundation

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Foundation

Rigshospitalet

Symbion

Ministry of Higher Education and Science

Read more here: https://innovationdistrictcopenhagen.dk/new-association-secures-strong-foundation-for-innovation-district-copenhagen/

Innovation District Copenhagen aims to become an international powerhouse for innovation, bringing together researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and businesses to develop more new solutions and companies within areas such as life sciences and quantum technology. A broad coalition of partners is n...

11/12/2025

✨ Julemagi i Symbion Community! ✨
Flere og flere af virksomhederne i Symbion Community vil med til årets Community Julefest og dét er jo helt fantastisk! Derfor måtte vi i år skrue endnu mere op for hyggen og afholde ikke bare én, men to julefester, så der var plads til alle.

Den første blev holdt på Frederiksberg-lokationen forrige fredag, og den anden på Østerbro-lokationen i fredags – to aftener fyldt med gode grin, nye relationer på kryds og tværs og masser af juleenergi. SÅ magisk! ✨ Vi har simpelthen de bedste virksomheder i communityet 🤩

Nu lakker året mod enden, og vi vil gerne benytte lejligheden til at sige et kæmpe tak for et fantastisk år. Tak til de 650 virksomheder på Symbion Community's 5 lokationer, til tidligere virksomheder, til alle vores samarbejdspartnere - og naturligvis til Symbions egne medarbejdere, der sørger for, at alt går op i en højere enhed. Både til jul og resten af året.

Rigtig glædelig jul og godt nytår! 🎄

Læs mere om Symbion Community her: https://symbion.dk/
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✨ Christmas Magic in the Symbion Community! ✨
More and more companies in the Symbion Community want to join the Community Christmas Party of the year and that is truly fantastic! So this year, we had to turn up the holiday cheer even more and host not just one, but two Christmas Parties to make room for everyone.

The first took place at our Frederiksberg location the Friday before last, and the second at our Østerbro location this past Friday – two wonderful evenings filled with big laughs, new cross-community connections, and tons of Christmas spirit. Pure magic! ✨ We truly have the best companies in the community 🤩

As the year comes to an end, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for a remarkable year. Thank you to the 650 companies across the 5 locations in the Symbion Community, to former companies, to all our partners – and of course to Symbion’s own employees, who ensure that everything comes together seamlessly. At Christmas, and throughout the rest of the year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄

Read more about Symbion Community here: https://symbion.dk/en/

17/11/2025

Vi søger en imødekommende og serviceminded kollega til Symbion Østerbro! Hvis du trives i en hverdag med mange forskellige opgaver, elsker at møde nye mennesker og har lyst til at være ansigtet udadtil for et af Danmarks største iværksættermiljøer, så vil vi rigtig gerne høre fra dig.

Hos os får du en varieret arbejdsdag i et hus med mere end 300 virksomheder, masser af energi og stærkt fællesskab. Lyder det som noget for dig? Så kig forbi jobopslaget – måske er det lige dig, vi leder efter! 🚀

Læs mere her: https://symbion.dk/job/