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The People Behind IPU Fonden

Driven by Innovation

IPU Fonden

Innovation for future impact

IPU Fonden is a non-profit foundation working to strengthen Denmark’s competitiveness through technical and scientific research and development. We do this by bridging technological advances from academia to industry, supporting research initiatives that matter for Danish society, and enabling IPU P/S, our commercial consultancy subsidiary, to deliver research-based solutions to real-world challenges.

Our board of directors brings together expertise from DTU, industry, and IPU P/S, ensuring strong governance and a clear strategic direction.
The board of directors for IPU Fonden 2026:

  • Hans Nørgaard Hansen (Chair)
  • Tina Moe (Vice Chair)
  • Lars-Ulrik Aaen Andersen (Member)
  • Christian Jørgensen (Member)
  • Klaus Shütt Hansen (Member)
  • Daniel Minzari (Member)

Link to

  • Statutes (vedtægter)
  • Good Foundation Governance (redegørelse for god fondsledelse – følgellerforklar)
  • Evt. NYT “Bestyrelsensuafhængighed” jvf. 2.3.4ianbefalingertil god fondsledelse

IPU Fonden Background

IPU Fonden Background

IPU Fonden, founded in 1956, has a long-term goal to improve the Danish society's competitiveness, by supporting technical and scientific research and development projects.

Following the structural change in 2022, the Fonden aims to formulate a coherent and practical strategy for the following five years, making sure it matches its vision as stated in its charter and backs up the work of its operating company, IPU P/S.