Fruitful partnerships

The life science industries in Greater Copenhagen are renowned for their innovative incubation environments, strong product pipelines, and heavy R&D focus. It is home to several innovation labs and experimental spaces— creativity and entrepreneurial spirit flow to enhance cooperation between startups, businesses, and other partners.

Engaging microbiome champions and innovative startups

The region is home to 40+ companies developing microbiome-based therapies and solutions. Key players such as Chr. Hansen, Ferring, Novozymes, BioGaia, and Probi have many years of experience in developing and commercializing research-backed solutions and continue to have a strong microbiome focus. But the region is not only for microbiome champions. Innovative startups and scaleups such as SNIPR Biome and Clinical Microbiomics also call Greater Copenhagen home.

Learn why BioGaia, Chr. Hansen and Ferring are all benefitting from being placed in the Greater Copenhagen region in the film below.


In total, more than 350 biotech, MedTech & pharma companies with local R&D are based in the region, including big industry players such as Novo Nordisk, LEO Pharma, Baxter, and Lundbeck, as well as smaller innovative startups.

See the complete list of regional companies engaged with the microbiome here