Become an entrepreneur during your studies
At UCPH Lighthouse, you can receive advice and guidance as an entrepreneur, become part of a vibrant startup environment, and get access to free office space.
UCPH Lighthouse offers courses to prepare you for a life as an entrepreneur, and you can join a project-oriented program (an internship) in a startup.
In your spare time, you can, for example, get involved in student associations that focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Get a free office space
At UCPH Lighthouse, you receive a free office space, which you have access to 24/7 through the entrepreneurship program. But that’s not all.
You can get free guidance from experts and become part of a strong community of fellow student entrepreneurs. You can also receive professional sparring and coaching, advice on collaborators, and participate in workshops and masterclasses on everything from concept development to pitching.
At UCPH Lighthouse, you have great opportunities to make your business idea take off. Depending on your project and academic background, UCPH Lighthouse also has specialised business developers you can collaborate with.
UCPH Lighthouse has two venues that you can freely use whenever it suits you.
- UCPH Lighthouse is located at Tagensvej 16A, 2200 Copenhagen N
- UCPH Lighthouse Søndre Campus is located at Njalsgade 76, 2300 Copenhagen S, Building 3, Room 6B.1.06.
Project-Oriented Programmes in a Startup
Project-Oriented Programmes in a Startup
In many degree programmes, you can participate in a project-oriented programme (internship) in a startup. As an intern, you step directly into the engine room, where the pace is often fast, the distance from idea to action is short, and you work closely with entrepreneurs. A project-oriented programme in a startup gives you plenty of opportunities to test your knowledge in practice.
Courses and Events on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
UCPH Lighthouse offers several courses and programs on essential topics you need to know as an entrepreneur. For example, you can learn about the legal challenges entrepreneurs face, how to engage others through strategic communication, and how to assemble a good team. You can also dive into subjects like economics, event planning, team dynamics—and much more.
At UCPH Lighthouse, we also host open events where we explore societal challenges and try to find innovative solutions. These events attract students, researchers, and professionals from the business world.
You can also tailor your education with elective courses offering ECTS credits in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Events and services for students
Join a student organisation
You can also get hands-on experience with entrepreneurship by joining a student organisation focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.
In these organisations, you’ll often meet students from different academic backgrounds. This diversity – both academic and personal – can be a strength when starting your own venture.
You can also get involved in entrepreneurship by joining a student association that focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship.
In these student associations, you will often meet students from different fields of study. Professional and personal diversity can be a strength for an entrepreneur.