E71 #Ecosystem Builders "From Spin-Outs to Spin-Ins: How Incuba Shapes Aarhus' Innovation Ecosystem" with Jacob Doktor Mogensen

Jacob Doktor Mogensen, CEO of Incuba, joins the show to unpack how Aarhus's science park model turns university research into scaled companies. The conversation moves from Incuba's problem-first, hands-on approach to acceleration, through real cases like Coana and CrowdStrike/Humio, to the harder question of why Danish companies sell out to international capital - and what "spinning in" corporate innovation could change. Listeners get a grounded look at what actually moves a startup from idea to exit.Episode Timestamps(09:37) Concrete support: financing, applications, introductions(10:49) The Investor Hub: proximity that closes deals(27:26) Success story: Quana's journey and US sale(41:39) Defining "spin-in" innovation(46:14) Spin-in success story: CrowdStrike and Humio(50:01) Turning company problems into student projects(55:00) Aarhus' innovation ecosystem over the next 10 yearsGuest BioJacob Doktor Mogensen is CEO of Incuba, the Aarhus-based science park connecting university spin-outs, established companies, and investors across three hubs. Before Incuba, he spent fifteen years in Danish innovation clusters and science parks, including time in the food industry.Resources MentionedIncuba (Incuba.dk) — science park hubs at Katrinebjerg, Navitas, and SkejbyIncuba on LinkedInCoana — Aarhus University spin-out and EU Horizon-funded case studyCrowdStrike / Humio acquisitionDelfinus Venture CapitalInnoFonden, InnoBooster, Horizon Europe funding programsStartup AarhusAarhus Investor Summit (October 8)Ideas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡We want to co-create this podcast with you. We’d therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests, ecosystem builders, or deep tech themes.Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼(It's also ok to invite yourself 😉)