DIGITAL RESEARCH CENTRE DENMARK

We are Denmark’s research and innovation centre for advanced digital technology – a partnership between all Danish universities and the Alexandra Institute.

Projects at the forefront of future innovation

Messy, complex, and deeply human challenges rarely have simple solutions.  Solving them requires researchers and industry working side by side to explore, test, and push beyond current knowledge.

Seven new Next Generation AI projects will change the use of AI in drones, co-bots, ultra-sound scans, energy-efficiency and much more. Download the catalogue to explore the projects in more detail.

Uniting Denmark’s digital ecosystem

Our purpose is to harness and develop Denmark’s digital competencies in order for Denmark to remain competitive worldwide. In DIREC, we conduct world-class research across geography and disciplines.

By uniting the ecosystem for digital research and innovation we contribute to the development of responsible digital solutions that promote Denmark’s growth and welfare.

DIREC in numbers

Since 2020, DIREC has contributed to:

60+

collaborative research projects initiated

293

research papers published

companies participating in projects

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Upcoming events

HIMSS 26 Europe

19 – 21 May 2026
Bella Center Copenhagen

Young researcher Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2026

26 -29 May 2026
CBS, Frederiksberg

DIREC is going to Folkemødet 2026

11 – 13 June 2026
Allinge, Bornholm

Latest news

The research project united 12 companies to tackle a shared challenge — now they reveal the key to successful academia–industry collaboration

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May 4, 2026

Modern components used in everything from aircraft to medical implants face a growing security problem. A new project aims to address it.

March 26, 2026

In DIREC, we enable world-class research in digital fields that will shape tomorrow’s headlines.

We believe bold research thrives in bold environments – so we value experimentation over perfect powerpoints.

We are convinced that the key to strengthening the national ecosystem for digital innovation lies in creating dream teams that connect academia and industry, ensuring that cutting-edge research translates into real-world impact.

Thomas Riisgaard Hansen, CEO, DIREC

Research and innovation areas

Research and innovation in DIREC is carried out across different research areas with focus on interdisciplinarity and versatility. In collaboration with businesses and the public sector, research is transformed into digital solutions and long-term digital transformation.

A unique collaboration

DIREC is a collaboration between all Danish universities and the Alexandra Institute, involving several businesses and public organisations in research and innovation projects.