"Three sustainable technologies, ranging from biodegradable plastics to next-generation biopesticides and elastic biofibers, have emerged as the winners of Green Leap Challenge 2025, Denmark's premier competition for green innovation. The winning startups, selected from 49 submissions, were honored at a ceremony in Axelborgsalen, Copenhagen, each receiving € 6500 (DKK 50,000) and support to further develop their business ideas in food, bio-resources, and circular solutions."
""Every year, we see how innovative green ideas can drive real change, for both the climate and business competitiveness, when they gain access to the right industry-specific networks, necessary support, and proper exposure. With Green Leap Challenge, we aim to give entrepreneurs a small financial boost to fuel their motivation and a platform where their ideas can grow and reach the right stakeholders," says Claus Mortensen, Head of Business Development & Internationalisation, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark."
"Previous participants in the Green Leap Challenge have collectively raised over € 200 million (DKK 1.5 billion), demonstrating the competition's role in accelerating green startups. The nine finalists pitched their ideas to a jury of experts and a live audience at the "Bio Inspire & Green Leap Awards" event. The winners were chosen based on innovation, scalability, and sustainability impact."
Green Leap Challenge 2025 awarded three startups developing biodegradable plastics, next-generation biopesticides, and elastic biofibers; each winner received €6500 and support to advance their business. The winners were selected from 49 submissions and celebrated at a ceremony in Axelborgsalen, Copenhagen. Food & Bio Cluster Denmark organized the competition with partners including Dansk Erhverv, Alliance for Biosolutions, Rockstart, BioInnovation Institute, and Potter Clarkson. Previous participants have collectively raised over €200 million, illustrating the competition’s role in accelerating green startups. Nine finalists pitched to a jury and live audience; winners were chosen based on innovation, scalability, and sustainability impact. Launch Bioindustries converts yeast byproducts into biodegradable PHA bioplastic.
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