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 2025
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
Winners of IP Matters from previous years
Nuterials
Winner of IP Matters 2024 (1/2)
Nuterials develops cost-effective and responsible materials from upcycled nutshells, replacing conventional hard plastic and wood.
DROPLA
Winner of IP Matters 2024 (2/2)
DROPLA is a tech start-up that wants to revolutionize demining operations using advanced technologies focusing on Ukraine.
Yngvik
Winner of IP Matters 2023 (1/5)
Yngvik is reducing the world’s consumption of plastic by developing a home compostable and degradable plastic made from food waste.
Meat Tomorrow
Winner of IP Matters 2023 (2/5)
Meat Tomorrow is developing a method to cultivate sustainable pork using a new stem cell technology in steel tanks.
VPCIR Biosciences
Winner of IP Matters 2023 (3/5)
The Danish biotech startup company, VPCIR Biosciences, has developed a new, non-invasive weapon to fight tuberculosis.
Rheia Medical
Winner of IP Matters 2023 (4/5)
Rheia Medical is working on developing a new medical device that will help surgeons identify and visualise the ureters during pelvic surgery.
Sylvia Health
Winner of IP Matters 2023 (5/5)
Sylvia Health works to improve the lives of women with pelvic organ prolapse which affects millions of women worldwide.
Robotto
Winner of IP Matters 2022 (1/4)
Robotto has developed an algorithm that, via drones, e.g. can identify forest fires and send data to emergency services on the ground.
GlyProVac
Winner of IP Matters 2022 (2/4)
GlyProVac is a deep tech biotech company working to develop novel protein vaccine candidates targeting bacterial infections.
Yuman
Winner of IP Matters 2022 (3/4)
Yuman is developing innovative robots that can act as assistants for nurses by facilitating the transport of small items in hospital wards.
Alcolase
Winner of IP Matters 2022 (4/4)
Alcolase helps the many millions of people who suffer from ‘alcohol flush’ and experience symptoms when consuming alcohol.
Uvisa Health
Winner of IP Matters 2021
The Danish FemTech startup Uvisa Health is trying to change the way we treat vaginal infections in women.
Lifeline Robotics
Winner of IP Matters 2020
The journey for Lifeline Robotics started in 2020 when they launched the world’s first automatic swab robot.
Cellugy
Winner of IP Matters 2019
The biotech start-up Cellugy aims to replace plastic packaging used in all kinds of food products with a bio-based alternative.
