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Our partners

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Aarhus University

The main campus of Aarhus University (AU) is located in the middle of Aarhus. Rooted in strong disciplines, researchers and students have been generating new knowledge here for over 90 years. Aarhus University is Denmark’s second-largest university, with 38,000 students, five faculties, research activities all over the country and campuses in Aarhus, Herning and Emdrup. Research and education of the highest international quality are at the core of our mission, and strong partnerships with our society are at the heart of our activities. Thanks to its size and reputation as a leading research-intensive university, Aarhus University has strong impact and influence across the entire spectrum of disciplines, locally, nationally and globally.

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Bain & Company

Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm advising companies across industries, helping some of the worlds (and Nordics) largest businesses with strategy, M&A, digitalization, and operational improvements to drive growth and innovation; as a life sciences student, you will work as a consultant assisting companies across different industries including life science, pharma, and healthcare, focusing on close collaboration with clients, delivering measurable results through tailored solutions that foster sustainable growth, while benefiting from a strong culture of teamwork and personal development.

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BioInnovation Institute

BII offers entrepreneurially-minded researchers or anyone with a research-based idea help to bring interdisciplinary ideas to life and research to market. We offer state-of-the-art facilities and various funding opportunities, as well as partnerships and programs with technical, scientific and commercial experts. Our main focus is health tech, bio-industrials and therapeutics. We envision that strong collaborations, a passion for science, and an open mind will foster research-based innovation and viable start-ups. BII does not work for profit but for the benefit of human welfare and society around the globe. BII is a Novo Nordisk Foundation initiative. In the first three years of operation, until the end of 2020, BII has been granted DKK 392 million. After this establishment phase has been evaluated, the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Board of Directors will decide whether to establish BII as an independent foundation and grant funding for the next seven years of operation.

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Horten

Horten is a full-service law firm with more than 60 years’ experience and 320 employees, which is specialised within sectors characterised by strict regulation or where technological development and innovative approaches are fundamental – such as energy and supply, Life Science and Healthcare, IT, technology and media as well as the public sector. We use our special expertise within regulated areas proactively to solve complex problems and think innovatively, be it new energy forms, advanced technology or cooperation between public and private parties.

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Høiberg

HØIBERG is a full-service patent law firm located in Denmark, which is providing services within the fields of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including patents, designs, innovation management, technology transfer and business development. HØIBERG provides expert IPR knowledge in the fields ranging from biotech, medtech, nanotech, chemistry and cleantech to software, electronics and mechanics.

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Medicon Valley Alliance

Medicon Valley Alliance's (MVA) vision is to be a well-known and respected member-driven contributor to the realization and positioning of Medicon Valley as the most competitive and vital life science cluster in northern Europe. MVA is committed to realising the potential of Medicon Valley by facilitating networking and knowledge sharing, collaboration, analysing challenges and potentials, and mobilising support from key opinion leaders.

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Novartis

Novartis is one of the world's leading life science companies. We work to develop the most groundbreaking treatments for people with unmet medical needs. In Denmark, we collaborate with skilled healthcare professionals in hospitals and medical centers. In addition, we are one of the life science companies with the most clinical trials taking place in the country. We also work with patient associations and all other key players in the healthcare system, who share our ambition to eliminate serious diseases.

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Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk, Regulatory Affairs secure the approval of new multi-billion dollar products and drug indications, making it possible for the company to bring innovative products to patients. The department stand at the centre of project planning and execution from the earliest stages of drug development all the way through life cycle management. A close collaboration with scientists to ensure new ideas will turn into successful products, thus a large part of Regulatory Affairs is based on the ability to understand the science behind. The Regulatory Affairs graduate programme has been designed to develop top talents into becoming future leaders within this area. The Graduate Program is a two-year program consisting of three department rotations in which one of these will take place in one of the global affiliates. The Programme is open to applicants from all over the world who have recently acquired a degree from the life sciences such as pharmacy, chemical engineering, biology, biotechnology biomedicine or a related field.

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Novo Nordisk Fonden

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is an independent Danish foundation with corporate interests. The Foundation has two objectives: 1) to provide a stable basis for the commercial and research activities of the companies in the Novo Group (Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S) 2) to support scientific, humanitarian and social causes.

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Novonesis

At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces. Leveraging the power of enzymes, proteins, and microorganisms, we create sustainable biosolutions spanning 30 industries, that fuel the world, benefit the environment, reduce the use of fossil-based resources and hold immense untapped potential to instigate essential world change.

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Otto Mønsteds Fond

The objective of the Otto Moensted Foundation is to contribute to the development of Danish trade and industry. According to the original deed of the foundation from 1934, the distributions from the Foundation are intended for: 1. Supporting the education of talented young businessmen and engineering students or graduates with no or limited private means. 2. educating teachers at business schools, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and possibly the technical colleges in Denmark. 3. Promoting and developing plans and undertakings within trade and industry which the Board of the foundation deems to have the potential for promoting Denmark´s commercial and corporate sectors or otherwise being honourable for Denmark.

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Simon Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy, who has a strong presence within life science industries, where we support our customers, including the largest companies in the industry, in making commercial decisions.

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Tuborgfondet

Tuborgfondet is supporting Synapse' efforts to inspire, develop and connect life science students with central players in the life-science industry to give students the opportunities to make informed career decisions on the job market the are about to enter! This grant supports Synapse’ efforts to “Explore New Areas” both with an increased online presence as well as a larger presence at major university cities in Denmark including Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense. “Exploring New Areas” seeks to bring our Synapse Flagship Programs to students located in Denmark including Synapse Career Fair, Mentorship Program and programs focusing on important aspects of clinical trials and biobusiness. In 2024, Synapse hosted its first ever Clinical Summer School taken place at Aarhus University bringing local and national industry players to discuss clinical trials with life science students. Furthermore, Synapse is working on bringing essential life-science ecosystem knowledge on to our digital platforms creating interviews with role models and guides to different areas of the life science job market.

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University of Copenhagen

Driven by intellectual creativity and critical thinking since 1479, researchers and students at the University of Copenhagen have expanded horizons and contributed to moving the world forward. With its 5,000 researchers and 37,500 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked on the leading ranking lists of the world's best universities. The University offers researchers and students the opportunity to develop their talent and launches ambitious interdisciplinary initiatives to support its strong academic communities. Through research-based teaching – and by involving them in research – students are equipped to address society's challenges and needs.

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Partners

Partner

Supporting foundation

Supporting university

Aarhus University

Bain & Company

BioInnovation Institute

Horten

Høiberg

Medicon Valley Alliance

Novartis

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Fonden

Novonesis

Otto Mønsteds Fond

Simon Kucher

Tuborgfondet

University of Copenhagen

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