At Plougmann Vingtoft, we wish to contribute to sustainable global development. The best way for us to do so is to move innovative solutions forward and make sure that sustainable initiatives turn into good businesses. Therefore, we have introduced an initiative under the name “IP Matters”.
We cannot save the world with IP-consulting. But, we can make sure that the talented, Danish entrepreneurs, who are introducing sustainable solutions, get the support they need to turn their idea into a successful business. That is exactly what they will get from this donation.
Finn Strøm Madsen, CEO at Plougmann Vingtoft
IP Matters is a donation of expert IP-consulting and it is our way of helping Danish startups to be successful with their good, sustainable ideas.
Every year through to 2030, we will donate expert IP-consulting worth of DKK 50,000 to the Danish startup that we consider able to influence one or several of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This will enable a list of start-up firms to make a difference for a sustainable global development.
We focus on finding a firm with its vision in place, a firm that can make the most of our knowledge of IPR as well as our guidance in business development.
The firm, which receives the IP Matters donation, will have access to a team of handpicked IP experts with specialized academic knowledge within the relevant business area. You can meet our our experts here.
Apply before 31 August 2026
We accept applications from all startups who fit the following requirements:
- Danish startup
- Received funding of minimum DKK 250,000,- (BA equity/loan)
- Product/solution with direct impact on one or more of UN’s 17 Global Goals
NB: We assess that our expertise is most likely to match solutions within the following global goals; however, all applications are evaluated:
- #3: Good Health and Well-Being
- #7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- #12: Responsible Production and Consumption
- #14: Life Below Water