Danish Technological Institute

Danish Technological Institute (DTI) is an independent, non-profit research and technology organisation founded in 1906. It works at the interface between research and industry, helping companies turn technological advances into practical solutions that improve competitiveness, productivity, resilience, and sustainability. DTI serves a broad range of businesses and public-sector stakeholders, with a particular focus on Danish industry and manufacturing. It delivers industry-ready technological solutions, testing, validation, development, training, and access to specialised laboratory infrastructure across areas such as food, production, energy and climate, building and construction, materials, and defence and preparedness. The institute positions itself as a problem solver that steps in where the market cannot carry the task alone. It combines multidisciplinary expertise, advanced equipment, and applied research to reduce risk in innovation and support the green transition, digitalisation, and AI adoption. Core Values Societal impact : DTI describes its work as mission-driven and focused on benefiting both business life and society at large. Its solutions are intended to create broader value beyond the individual customer. Competitiveness : A central goal is to help companies become more productive, innovative, and resilient so they can compete in changing markets. Green transition : Sustainability is embedded in DTI’s strategy, with strong emphasis on reducing climate and environmental impact across industry and the built environment. Integrity and professionalism : The institute highlights high integrity, multidisciplinary expertise, and a results-driven approach in the way it works with customers and partners. Innovation and curiosity : DTI invests in new know-how and equipment and encourages inventive, cross-disciplinary problem solving to address emerging technological challenges. Unique Aspects Large applied-research platform : DTI operates with about 1,100 specialists, 94 technology infrastructures, and six locations in Denmark, giving it a broad practical platform for industrial problem solving. Strong customer reach : The institute reports serving more than 10,500 customers annually and delivering 41,500 technological solutions in 2025, showing unusually high throughput for an applied RTO. Accredited specialist laboratories : DTI’s refrigeration and heat pump laboratories are internationally accredited, and its facilities span areas such as energy and climate, food and production, biotechnology, materials, and construction. World Economic Forum partnership : DTI states that it has again been appointed as the World Economic Forum partner for Denmark, underlining its role in international policy and technology discussions. Strategic defence and dual-use capability : Through its defence and preparedness activities, and its Odense location near the Danish Armed Forces’ Drone Center, DTI is positioned to support testing and validation for demanding security applications.