Digital superstars, inspiring workshops and ‘netwalking’ in the Marselisborg Forests
4 October 2022
A huge thanks to all those who participated and helped make the DIREC Seminar 2022 a success.
The DIREC team had aimed to put together a programme that we hope accommodated everyone’s interests.
Digitalisation can definitely boost the green transition
23 July 2022
Artificial intelligence and algorithms can help calculate how we can best heat our homes, produce efficiently, transport with the least possible energy consumption, and make optimal use of the IT infrastructure as part of the green transition. But it requires that we dare to delegate more tasks to algorithms and invest more in research and development.
DIREC annual report 2021
2 March 2022
We have initiated projects for a total of DKK 166 million in which university researchers work together with companies and public organizations to develop new digital technologies.
Roskilde University is now part of DIREC
1 September 2021
The newly established research centre DIREC will strengthen digital Denmark with world-class IT research, which will be used in industry and in the public sector. At Roskilde University, they work with artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Denmark needs better conditions for digital transformation
24 August 2021
It should be easier for companies to get access to IT research and IT expertise. It is imperative that we strengthen the framework for digital technologies as well as knowledge and competencies about these technologies to benefit as many companies as possible.
Nordic hacker team has qualified for world championship
11 August 2021
On 6 -9 August the 16 best teams from around the world meet to compete in the unofficial world championship in hacking. The hacking convention, called DEFCON, is held annually in Las Vegas, but due to COVID-19, it is held partly online.
Tech startups need a financial boost to compete with our neighboring countries
2 August 2021
The right mindset is important for tech startups, but considerable capital injections are also important. When startups grow, they need capital in order to grow without leaving the country to settle down in Silicon Valley, Israel or England, says Mark Riis.
A stronger cooperation between researchers and companies will provide a breeding ground for future technologies
In order for Denmark to take the lead in technology, we need to strengthen the collaboration between researchers and companies.
DKK 350 million for a new pioneer centre for AI research will take Danish artificial intelligence research to new heights
Headed by world-leading American AI researcher, Serge Belongie, the centre will conduct world-class artificial intelligence research focusing on societal challenges, people and design, while putting Denmark at the international forefront.
Two newly established national tech collaborations can give your company a competitive advantage in the global market
In 2020, Denmark got two new nationwide players in digital innovation, which can promote the power of innovation in the future digital technologies and business.