Morten Holmager
Senior Business Development Manager
Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark
Innovation bridge-builder at Aarhus University, linking tech, startups & investors. Co-organizer of Nordic Innovation Fair.
My organisation
AU Enterprise and Innovation acts as the Technology Transfer unit at Aarhus University and the hospitals in Central Denmark Region. We manage a portfolio of 150+ deep tech innovation projects based on ground breaking scientific research from the employees at Aarhus University and the regional hospitals. The projects pose business opportunities for companies looking to in-license new technology or for investors looking to invest in new spin-out companies. Our active projects are carefully selected through a screening process where we assess commercial potential, patentability and more. Teams consisting of researchers, business developers and legal staff continuously strengthens the individual projects until they are mature for out-licensing or investment.
Our projects cover a broad range of industry sectors including life science (pharma, drug discovery, medtech and diagnostics), engineering, energy, sustainability, food tech, software, AI, robotics, advanced materials and much more.
About me
I drive innovation and tech transfer at Aarhus University, turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. With a sharp eye for potential and a strategic mindset, I shape pathways from lab to market building strong cases, guiding inventors, and bringing spinouts closer to investment. I work where ideas meet execution and make sure they move forward.