When we started building Aqualynity, we had one goal in mind: create a water treatment system that removes PFAS, saves energy, and works in real industrial settings — not just in theory.
But building a strong product isn’t enough. You also need the right place to test, prove, and scale it.
That’s why we chose Denmark.
A Country That Actually Cares About Clean Water
Denmark isn’t just talking about clean water—it’s enforcing it. It was the first EU country to ban PFAS in food packaging, and it now has some of the strictest wastewater discharge limits in Europe, especially for PFOS and PFOA.
This means companies can’t afford to cut corners. But it also means real demand for real solutions—right now, not years from now.
A Tight, Collaborative Ecosystem
In Denmark, research, industry, and government actually work together.
We can test our system in partnership with universities like DTU and Aalborg, certify with DTI, and connect with customers through Clean and Water Valley Denmark. These groups aren’t just logos—they help startups find pilot sites, apply for grants, and refine their systems based on real feedback.
This kind of access is rare. And valuable.
Public Support That Reduces Risk
Through programs like EUDP and Innovation Fund Denmark, startups can get public co-funding for pilots. That means we can test under real conditions, generate independent lab data, and prove ROI—without needing full commercial buy-in on day one.
It’s one of the few places in the world where the government literally helps you get to market faster.
A Base for EU Expansion
Denmark’s environmental rules are tough, but they’re a preview of what’s coming to the rest of the EU. If we can prove Aqualynity here, we’ll be ready to expand across other countries where similar regulations—and similar needs—are quickly emerging.
In short, Denmark doesn’t just offer a market. It offers momentum.
That’s why we chose it to run our first pilot. And that’s why we’re building from here.
