About Clean
Clean is Denmark’s water and environment cluster, and our vision is for Danish companies to be world leaders in the water and environment sector. We bring together companies, utilities, research institutions, and the public sector to drive market-led green innovation in Denmark and abroad.
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Annual activities within the cluster
What is a cluster?
A cluster is a business and/or technology community comprising companies, public sector entities, research institutions, industry associations, and others. This collaboration offers benefits that individual companies cannot achieve on their own.
Projects
Clean is also involved in a wide range of research and/or development projects. Among other things, these projects help turn groundbreaking research into practical solutions in the real world.
The Organization
We are a private-public non-profit organization co-funded by, among others, the Danish Business Promotion Board and the European Union.
Focus Areas
Our members and projects are all active in one or more of these areas:
Water technology includes solutions, products and technology related to ‘water in pipes’, including water supply, wastewater management and water/sewerage systems. Denmark is a world leader when it comes to developing innovative solutions in the water sector. Therefore, we bring together the entire water ecosystem in the technosphere to support and develop the Danish position of strength.
Climate change caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is the biggest challenge facing the global society today. However, it’s not just greenhouse gases that pollute our atmosphere and the air we breathe.
The many environmental challenges present a huge potential for innovation in areas such as measuring, monitoring and restoring pollution in soil and water, as well as promoting biodiversity and nature quality.
Climate adaptation is a major societal challenge where a holistic mindset must work towards securing stressed cities, infrastructures, and society.
Materials play a key role in the green transition. Resource constraints and environmental impacts have become critical issues globally. The environmental impact of a material ranges from raw material extraction to final recycling. It is essential to promote the sustainable use of materials and recognise waste as a valuable resource.
Members
We have over 300 members, all of whom contribute to the Danish water and environmental industry. Our members include innovative startups and universities, among others.
Events
We organize over 100 events each year, attracting a total of more than 1,900 participants. In addition to our own events, we also participate in major conferences such as TechBBQ, where a group of members exhibit in a dedicated Clean area.
Projects
At Clean, we work on a variety of projects that promote innovation and advance water and environmental technology. These projects vary widely in terms of budget and duration, as well as the number and type of partners we collaborate with.
FAQ
Clean connects you with the right partners: customers, suppliers, research institutions, and public sector organizations in the water and environmental sectors. As a member, you gain access to professional networks, innovation projects, funding advice, and international platforms that can open up new markets for your business.
Clean helps SMEs navigate the funding landscape, from MUDP and the Innovation Fund to Innomission and EIFO. We offer no-obligation consultation on your application, help you find relevant partners, and can even serve as a partner in your project. Sign up for our funding newsletter to stay updated on current opportunities.
Clean organizes a wide range of activities: conferences, webinars, professional networking events, trade missions to international markets, and acceleration programs. These events cover topics such as water technology, the circular economy, climate adaptation, and carbon removal, and are aimed at companies looking to develop, collaborate, and export.
To become a member of Clean, you must be a company operating in Denmark that is involved in one or more of our focus areas. Clean is open to companies, utilities, research institutions, and public sector organizations working in the water and environmental sectors. Membership fees depend on the size of the company and start at 2,000 DKK per year. Startups under five years old are admitted free of charge.
Yes. Clean facilitates delegation trips, international matchmaking activities, and cross-border collaborations in countries such as China, Korea, Canada, and Kenya. Clean is also a member of the International Cleantech Network (ICN). In addition, Clean is co-funded by the EU and participates in European projects such as Interreg and Horizon.
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