Explore your
entrepreneurial curiosity
EXPLORE is a programme of five interactive sessions over two months designed to help you explore ideas, build connections, and understand how innovation and entrepreneurship work in practice.
You’ll meet students from different universities and disciplines, work with innovation and entrepreneurial methods, and gain insight into how ideas turn into real-world solutions.
EXPLORE is for all students who are curious about innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration across disciplines.
During the programme’s five sessions, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience with innovation methods
- Build a cross-university network
- Learn directly from student founders and entrepreneurial environments
- Discover how to take your first steps into entrepreneurship
- Develop skills that are valuable in both startups and established companies
EXPLORE consists of five sessions across two months:
Kick-off: Unicorn Game – meet peers and explore ideas
Start your EXPLORE journey with a high-energy simulation game where you’ll practice your networking skills, rapid ideation and pitching under time pressure. This workshop introduces the basics of time boxing and rapid ideation in teams- plus, you’ll get to know your fellow EXPLORERS.
Inclusive Design Workshop – learn key innovation methods
Take a guided tour of DTU Skylab before diving into a workshop on Inclusive Design. Discover how startups can create products that serve more people, increase impact, and unlock new markets – by designing with accessibility and equity in mind.
Startup Journeys – engage with startups and real cases
Hear directly from student founders about how they got started despite uncertainty, built startups alongside their studies, the support available to them, and ask them questions in small dialogue circles.
Playful Ideation – experiment with creativity and teamwork
Explore a playful approach to spotting opportunities and generating ideas. Through hands-on activities, you’ll tap into your curiosity, explore what matters to you, and uncover your own entrepreneurial potential. Come away with at least one way to continue to generate your own startup concepts in the future.
Become a Certified Explorer – define your next steps in innovation
Wrap up the programme by reflecting on your growth and insights. You’ll get guidance on navigating the entrepreneurial ecosystem, mapping your next steps, and have the chance to share your ambitions & spar with your Explorer community. Leave with a certificate of completion and a network for beyond your university studies.
Sessions typically take place in the late afternoon or early evening across different university hubs.
You must be enrolled as a student (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) at a Danish university. You don’t need to have a startup idea or a team to join EXPLORE.
Deadline for signing up is 27 September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the timeline from application to acceptance?
The review process takes two weeks from the time you apply until you hear back from us.
Do I need to have a startup idea?
No! You don’t need an idea or even a team to join. This programme is all about exploring, learning, and connecting with others.
How do I cancel my participation if accepted?
If you can’t participate after being accepted, please email rs.cse@cbs.dk no later than [Announced soon].
What should I bring to each workshop?
Nothing but curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to try something new and meet other people.
Can I choose who I team up with?
No – and that’s part of the fun! We create new teams for every session, so you meet lots of different people.
Who do I contact if I have more questions or inquiries?
Reach out to Rosanna Sundgaard, Programme Manager at Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship (CSE), at rs.cse@cbs.dk.
CSE – Copenhagen Business School
Rosanna Sundgaard
Innovation Programme Manager
rs.cse@cbs.dk
DTU Skylab – Technical University of Denmark
Sara Dømler
Student Innovation Project Manager
KU Lighthouse – University of Copenhagen
Josefine Madsen
Innovation Consultant
AAU Innovate – Aalborg University CPH
Jacob Lundberg
Incubation Manager
ITU NextGen – IT University of Copenhagen
Charlotte Aurora Finnerup
Innovation & Community Manager
