Food and Bio Cluster Denmark (FBCD)
- Type
- Network / Association / Cooperative
- Location
- Århus, Denmark
- Industries
- Alternative proteins, Food safety & quality, Waste efficiency, Arable farming, Food marketplace
- Domains
- Fish, Animal based primary products, Ingredients, Rapeseed, Plant based primary products
- Technologies
- Smart & digital, Artificial intelligence, Internet of things, Fermentation, Biotechnology & sustainable inputs, Processing
About Food and Bio Cluster Denmark (FBCD)
Food & Bio Cluster Denmark is a Danish cluster organization and collaboration platform for companies, researchers, public bodies and other stakeholders working in food and bioresources. It is described on its own website as a non-profit, mission-driven organization that helps companies accelerate innovation and sustainable development within food and bioresources.
The cluster works across the value chain, from primary production to processing, innovation, scaling and market access. Its stated purpose is to support long-term sustainable growth in the bioresources sector, including land-based and marine primary and secondary production, while helping position Denmark as a global leader in green transition and innovation.
It serves members through networking, matchmaking, knowledge sharing, project participation, funding guidance and access to innovation communities. The organization also operates with multiple locations across Denmark, making it easier for companies and partners to connect locally.
Core Values
- Sustainability: The organization consistently frames its work around sustainable development, green transition and solutions that reduce emissions, waste and resource use.
- Collaboration: Its model is built on bringing together companies, researchers, authorities and other stakeholders to create shared solutions and stronger innovation outcomes.
- Innovation: Food & Bio Cluster Denmark emphasizes practical innovation, from early ideas and research collaboration to testing, scaling and implementation.
- Knowledge sharing: The cluster values access to current knowledge through networks, events, reports and structured matchmaking between relevant actors.
- Market relevance: Its support is oriented toward solutions that can be developed, validated and brought into real-world use, not just explored in theory.
Unique Aspects
- National cluster with broad reach: The organization says it has more than 475 members in Denmark and internationally, spanning startups, SMEs, large companies, knowledge institutions and public organizations.
- Multiple Danish locations: It operates from several locations across Denmark, including Aarhus, Aalborg, Copenhagen, Odense, Viborg (Foulum) and Vojens, which supports local accessibility.
- Mission-driven non-profit structure: Food & Bio Cluster Denmark presents itself as an almennyttig, non-profit organization focused on societal challenges and long-term sustainable growth.
- Strong role in funding ecosystems: The cluster is active in helping companies navigate public funding, EU programmes and innovation calls, including support around large collaborative initiatives.
- International and policy-facing engagement: Its website highlights participation in EU projects and committees, as well as involvement in national bioeconomy discussions, showing influence beyond member services.