Archive · 1 Sep 2026
India and Denmark Deepen MSME Innovation, IP Cooperation
India and Denmark want to work more closely to help small businesses grow.
They discussed new technology, inventions and ways to protect ideas.
They also talked about helping entrepreneurs and connecting businesses with universities.
Indian officials visited innovation and food-business centers in Denmark.
They learned about Denmark’s mentoring, startup and business-cluster systems.
The delegation also met Danish officials and startup community members.
Both countries said they want to continue working through their Joint Working Group.
Their goal is to create more opportunities for small businesses in both countries.
India and Denmark agreed to strengthen cooperation on MSME development, innovation and intellectual property.
The agreement was reached during the fourth Joint Working Group meeting in Copenhagen.
Discussions covered technology adoption, technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship and cluster-based MSME development.
An Indian delegation visited Aarhus University Innovation “Kitchen” and Agro Food Park to study Danish innovation and business-cluster support.
The countries reaffirmed plans for knowledge exchange, institutional linkages and innovation- and IP-led MSME growth.
- Who
- Government representatives from India and Denmark, including India’s Ambassador to Denmark, Manish Prabhat.
- What
- The countries agreed to deepen cooperation on MSME development, innovation and intellectual property.
- When
- During the fourth Joint Working Group meeting; the official statement was issued on Tuesday.
- Where
- Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional delegation engagements in Aarhus.
- Why
- To promote innovation and IP-led MSME growth and expand knowledge exchange, institutional cooperation and business-development opportunities.
- Meeting
- Fourth meeting of the India–Denmark Joint Working Group
- Main areas
- MSME development, innovation and intellectual property
- Additional topics
- Technology adoption, technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship and cluster-based development
- Indian delegation visits
- Aarhus University Innovation “Kitchen” and Agro Food Park
- Other engagement
- Meeting with Denmark’s Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs
- Startup event
- Nordic–India Startup Summit 2026 by TechBBQ
- Indian ambassador
- Manish Prabhat, Ambassador of India to Denmark
