Signup Deadline for Next Generation Digital Action 2026

Next Generation Digital Action is a global youth initiative led by DTU Skylab and DTU Sustain, offering two destinct tracks, Young Academics Track for students and Young Entrepreneurs Track for startups.

As a student, you will work in a team on a sustainability challenge as part of a 3-weeks June course and present your ideas at the Digital Tech Summit.

As a startup,you willwork on your project and get inputon your business development, inspiration andoptional mentoring from experienced mentors. You will also be invited to present your ideaand network atthe Digital Tech Summit.

Program

• 15 May. | Registration deadline
• 3 Jun. | Kick-off (online)
• 4-26 Jun. | Innovation Journey (online)
• Aug. – Nov. | Summit readiness (online)
• 31st Oct. – 8th Nov | Copenhagen week, incl. Digital Tech Summitandget inspired.

Who can join?

The program is targeted at students and entrepreneurs up to 35 years of age andstartupcompanies that are younger than five years.

🎓 Young Academics

The application process is different for students based in Denmark and Internationally.

Danish based students, who study atany Danish University orhigher education programmes, bachelor, master or PhD can apply via the application link before. We like to see a mixtureof study backgrounds in the program and there are no pre requisit coursesneeded. All we ask is that you are curious and driven to join an innovation challenge to solve global challenges.

For students based outside of Denmark, we accept studentsstudying inKorea, India, Cyprus,Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, Colombia, Mexico and USA, through our national partners.You can write Björgvin Hjartarson,bjhj@dtu.dkto learn more.

🚀 Young Entrepreneurs

We are looking for entrepreneurs with an international mindset, who are passionate aboutdevelopingsolutions for a better future, within theoverallthematic areas oftheNext GenerationDigital Action program.

We accept teams based inDenmarkKorea, India, Cyprus, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, Colombia, Mexico and USA. Teams are selected and nominated for participationthrough our nationalinnovationpartners. You can write Asger Riis Rasmussenarira@dtu.dkto learn more.

Why Join?

Next Generation Digital Action is a unique opurtunity tolearn about innovation and tackle sustainability challengesfrom a global perspective. During the program you will meet fellow changemakers from around the world,share your ideasandget inspired.