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Clean is The Danish Water and Environmental Cluster and our vision is for Danish companies to be world leaders in the water and environmental field. We are the innovation space for both those who develop water and environmental solutions and those who need to solve water and environmental challenges.

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Report on environmental technology in Denmark

Dive into the complexity of environmental technology. Our report gives you an overview of the 839 companies in the environmental cluster, operating across different value chains and industries. Gain a deeper understanding of the environmental technology ecosystem and its potential.

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The water and environmental technology sector

71.000 +

full-time jobs in the sector, of which 49,171 jobs in water and environmental technology companies

165,2 B

DKK 119.1 billion in turnover in the cluster, of which DKK 119.1 billion in water and environmental technology companies

57,4 B

DKK in exports, of which DKK 52.8 billion in water and environmental technology companies

3.7 %

of the whole Danish export comes from the water and enviornmental sector

9.700 +

scientific articles published regarding water and environmental technology from 2018 to 2023

839

water and environmental technology companies in Denmark

The Danish Water & Environmental Cluster


Clean membership

Innovation

You can expect concrete activities tailored to promote innovation in your company.

New markets

You can explore new markets and expand your company’s international presence.

Network

You’ll have the opportunity to meet your next customer, supplier, investor, or business partner.

Knowledge

As a member, you get access to unique research and the opportunity to shape the future of water and environmental technology knowledge.

Visibility

We showcase our members nationally and internationally and share your company’s success stories.

Projects

You’ll have access to a wide portfolio of projects in areas such as circular economy, water, waste and resources.


Latest news

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13. Feb 2024

The future of carbon capture – Preventing by-products of amine-based CO2 capture

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8. Feb 2024

Kleen Hub: A local solution with a global impact on single-use waste

Clean og Danish Export Association indgår afalte om større samarbejde. Fra venstre: Scott Allison (Clean), James Armour (Clean), Ilse Korsvang (DEA) og Klaus Kattenhøj (DEA). (c) Clean
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30. Jan 2024

Clean and Danish Export Association unite to boost Danish solution exports

News

19. Jan 2024

Five SMEs receive funding for international partnerships

News

11. Dec 2023

New visual identity for the Danish Water and Environmental Cluster

News

21. Nov 2023

DKK 195 million to help companies reduce their climate footprint

Case

6. Oct 2023

Danish water technology to be acquired by US company

Billede af seks personer fra videnbroprojektet.
Case

3. Oct 2023

Collaboration on PTFE handling and recycling

Case

3. Oct 2023

Turn waste into homes – 3D printed houses reduce CO2 footprint

Case

30. Sep 2023

MicroChange – FLOW was valuable for our startup

Case

25. Sep 2023

Matchmaking opened a door to new markets for KIRT x THOMSEN


Events

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  • Conference

    2024

    19.–20. Mar

    Innovation Procurement Conference

    If you are a innovation procurement then this workshop and conference is interesting for you!

  • Funding

    2024

    22. Mar

    Take part in innovating new projects in Trace

    Join the mission and transition to a circular economy within plastics and textiles with your innovative ideas and research.

  • FundingProcess

    2024

    2. Apr

    International Funding for SMEs

    Get funding for international activities through this offer.

  • Workshop

    2024

    9. Apr

    Implementing Reuse Models & Food Packaging Take-back Initiatives

    Develop future projects and joint actions to implement reuse models and take-back systems for food packaging.

  • Workshop

    2024

    10. Apr

    Develop projects to increase the use of biobased material in packaging

    In this workshop, you will develop future projects and joint actions focusing on biobased plastic for packaging.

  • Workshop

    2024

    11. Apr

    Fostering Circular Plastic Packaging Design through Projects & Collaboration

    In this workshop, you will develop future projects and joint actions focusing on the circular design of plastic packaging.

  • Matchmaking

    2024

    16. Apr

    Water Tech Innovation Theme Meeting

    Come meet innovative startups and share knowledge within the Water Sector.

  • Delegation

    2024

    22.–26. Apr

    Climate adaptation delegation to New York and Boston

    A 5-day trip will bring Danish companies, research institutes and cities working with Climate Adaptation to New York City and Boston.

  • Workshop

    2024

    22. Apr

    Develop new international projects and partnerships for textile sorting and recycling

    Join the workshop where we bring together stakeholders from different regions within and outside the EU to develop future projects.

  • ConferenceDelegation

    2024

    13.–17. May

    IFAT 2024

    Expand your opportunities in the European market at the world’s largest and most important trade fair in the environmental field.

  • Webinar

    2024

    16. May

    Public Procurement: Driving circular transformation in the construction, plastics and textile industries

    Do you work in public procurement and want to support a circular economy?

  • Matchmaking

    2024

    21.–22. May

    Tech Tour Water Tech

    Join TechTour and see the most innovative water startups in the world in Aarhus!

  • MatchmakingNetwork

    2024

    23. May

    Aarhus Townhall

    Join us for an exciting evening where you can meet the startup community of Aarhus and the surrounding area!

  • Process

    2024

    12.–25. Aug

    Advanced Water Cycle Management Course

    The Advanced Water Cycle Management Course is an international course designed to upgrade your water management skills.

  • ConferenceProcess

    2024

    11.–12. Sep

    Become an exhibitor at TechBBQ 2024

    Do not miss out on Scandinavia’s largest innovation and startup conference TechBBQ in Lokomotivværkstedet, Copenhagen, 11-12 September 2024.