News & Events

News 16 jan 2026

Helix Lab Expands Collaborations with Local Companies

Helix Lab is expanding its collaborations this semester, welcoming new local partners and introducing a broader range of projects for students.

News 03 dec 2025

“In my opinion, this is one of the best ways to complete a degree”

The move from familiar university surroundings in the large cities to a smaller town at the other end of the country can seem daunting. But when doing exactly that, Helix Lab Fellows have found that they receive strong support from skilled staff and excellent laboratory facilities, along with unique experiences from working with a company.

News 11 nov 2025

“Life emerged as soon as there was water on Earth - it happened freaking fast!”

Johan Olsen has known he wanted to be a scientist since he was eight years old. His fascination with animals and evolution took him from childhood curiosity about nature to the world of molecules, and today he channels that same curiosity into understanding the very origins of life. As a biochemist, he studies how protein molecules can shed light on how life began on Earth.

On Wednesday, November 12, he will give a Helix Lab Tech Talk on the origin of life. We spoke with him about motivation, molecules, and the mystery of life’s beginnings.

News 31 okt 2025

“Supervising brings valuable insights to my PhD project”

Through Helix Lab collaborations PhD students can gain valuable teaching experience and new insights to their own projects by supervising MSc thesis students. This semester, PhD student Gary Simethy is guiding his first MSc thesis student.

News 24 sep 2025

Business Meets Biotech: Why Social Science Students Shouldn’t Overlook Helix Lab

Helix Lab Fellowships are not just for engineers and biotechnologists, they are also an attractive opportunity for students interested in business, sustainability, and real-world collaboration. CBS student Alexander Helsted experienced first-hand how networking, peer support, and solving real challenges elevated both his thesis and his personal development.

News 12 sep 2025

Local PhD Community Takes Flight in Kalundborg

A PhD community in Kalundborg is an important part of strengthening the local science community. By hosting quarterly networking events and PhD seminars, Helix Lab is creating the framework for closer collaboration between PhD students across companies and academic disciplines.

News 26 aug 2025

Algae in Space and the Origin of Life: Helix Lab Presents Fall 2025 Tech Talks

This semester’s program spans from space experiments with algae to groundbreaking insights into the origin of life, bringing intriguing science to Kalundborg.

News 11 aug 2025

From Lab to Job in Kalundborg

After finishing his thesis and Fellowship at Helix Lab, Ruben Lago Losada landed a job as Process Engineer at Novonesis in Kalundborg. Connections, networking and taking initiative played key roles in launching his career alongside his academic credentials.

News 30 jun 2025

Six Months With the Girls at Kalundborg Collegium

At Kalundborg Collegium a friendship and community between six young women has been formed. For the past six months they have called this place home, and living together has fostered personal growth, professional development, and friendships that transcend borders.

News 17 jun 2025

Helix Lab’s Story Unfolded in a New Publication

A new publication traces the development of Helix Lab from early vision to established research and education center. Through stories, interviews, and images, it offers an in-depth look at Helix Lab’s impact, mission, and future direction.

News 05 jun 2025

The Traditional Gallery Walk Returns to Helix Lab

The biannual Gallery Walk at Helix Lab drew a full house this spring as 12 Fellows presented the results of their semester-long research projects.

News 02 jun 2025

From Food Design to Osmotic Energy: Spring’s Tech Talks Have Fueled Scientific Conversations

At Helix Lab, Tech Talks are an open platform where researchers, professionals, and students meet and exchange knowledge. This spring's events clearly demonstrate how shared academic dialogue and new research can strengthen the scientific environment in Kalundborg.

News 22 maj 2025

Event: Gallery Walk – June 4, 2025

Join us at Helix Lab on June 4, as we celebrate the achievements of twelve outstanding Helix Lab Fellows completing their master’s thesis projects.

News 06 maj 2025

“I believe this is how we can make Kalundborg a place people want to stay"

Building a strong alumni network takes dedication and vision. At Helix Lab’s alumni event, participants suggested new initiatives and reflected on how a robust network can benefit both current and former Fellows in the long run.

News 27 mar 2025

PhD Students Find Common Ground at Helix Lab

The four PhD students have arrived at Helix Lab. At a kick-off event, they discussed similarities, communities, and how they can support each other in building a PhD community.

News 28 feb 2025

250,000 DKK Donation at General Assembly gives Youth House Kalundborg a head start

The youth house takes a leap forward with new board and a generous donation for refurbishments

News 03 feb 2025

The youth house is one more step towards making Kalundborg a vibrant student city

One more brick has been laid towards building an environment where young people in Kalundborg can see themselves study, work and create a future.

News 17 jan 2025

Campus Kalundborg initiative is granted 320 million DKK from Novo Nordisk Foundation and Novo Nordisk

Helix Lab hosted a press conference for the launch of an initiative that will develop a new campus site and boost the creation of a cross-disciplinary student and research environment.

News 16 jan 2025

Four new Tech Talks Spring 2025

Starting February 26th, we’ll be hosting four exciting sessions on cutting-edge topics in biomedical innovation, quantum technology, and more. Join us as experts from leading institutions share their knowledge and insights. These talks are an excellent opportunity for networking, learning, and engaging with the latest advancements. Tech Talks is one of the ways Helix Lab is building a local scientific community.

News 19 dec 2024

Helix Lab Appoints Senior Scientific Consultant

As of January 1, 2025, Helix Lab has appointed Kresten Kromphardt as Senior Scientific Consultant. Kresten Kromphardt has a strong scientific background with PhD and Post Doc from DTU. He has been a lecturer at University College Absalon in Kalundborg, teaching the Engineering of Biotechnology program. Most recently he has worked as fermentation specialist at Unibio, also in Kalundborg.

News 29 nov 2024

From Gas Flares to Vineyards: Helix Lab Fellows Explore Careers and Community

Winter is almost here, and as the year progresses, so does the Fellows Program with its wide span of activities. And Tech Talks have offered some interesting insights on AI and biofuel.

News 06 nov 2024

Helix Lab Bids Farewell to Scientific Director

After three years at Helix Lab, Scientific Director Thomas Neergaard resigns, setting off on new adventures.

News 14 okt 2024

Helix Lab Launches New PhD Programs and Expands Team

Helix Lab introduces four new PhD projects in partnership with leading Kalundborg companies and Danish universities, while also strengthening its staff with two new team members.

News 30 sep 2024

Tech Talk on CO2 capture in Kalundborg

At the autumn's first Tech Talk, the audience got expert views on climate and the green technology that will soon be rolled out in Kalundborg.

News 17 sep 2024

Throwback: Fall semester is off to a flying start

New friendships, parties and unveiling of new art on campus are but a few of the impressions and events the new Helix Lab Fellows have met in their first few weeks of their time in Kalundborg. Ahead lies a semester of Tech Talks and settling into life in West Zealand.

News 29 aug 2024

Helix Lab Fellowships: A way to foster local integration and international collaboration

Data shows that the Helix Lab Fellowships effectively integrates graduates into Kalundborg Community

News 19 aug 2024

Helix Lab fosters Collaboration & Innovation

It all begins at the Matchmaking Event

News 04 jul 2024

Four new Tech Talks coming up this Fall at Helix Lab

Helix Lab will once again host Tech Talks about the newest research from scientists and experts. This coming Fall there will be four Tech Talks which you can read more about in this article.

News 27 jun 2024

Celebrating the Helix Lab Fellows, Spring 2024

Helix Lab once again celebrated the graduation of Helix Lab Fellows. This June we hosted yet another great Gallery Walk for the Helix Lab Fellows, Spring 2024.

News 04 maj 2024

The very first Helix Lab Alumni Event

The first Helix Lab Alumni Event took place this weekend. The event was held at Aggersvold Gods just outside Kalundborg and brought past and present fellows together. The gathering of 35 current and alumni Fellows from various semesters, provided a unique opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and community building.

News 01 maj 2024

Helix Lab Gains International Attention

Kalundborg is being recognized as a hub of biotech innovation in recent features by international media Bloomberg, the New York Times, and Dagens Nyheter - and Helix Lab is being portraited as having a pivotal role in this development. These articles underscore the transformative impact the research and educational initiatives in Kalundborg has on the local community and the broader innovative landscape of Kalundborg.

News 23 apr 2024

Deep dive into Exoskeletons in another Tech Talk

Helix Lab hosted another enlightening Tech Talk on April 23, focusing on the pioneering advancements in industrial exoskeleton technology. This presentation, led by professors from Aalborg University, delved into the significant impact of exoskeletons on workplace safety and efficiency.

News 13 mar 2024

Another Tech Talk helps grow the local scientific community in Kalundborg

Helix Lab recently hosted a Tech Talk titled "Biomass Valorization: From Residue to Resource" which underscores the interest for sustainability and innovation. The event brought together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts from various fields to explore the transformative potential of converting residual biomass into high-value products.

News 02 feb 2024

Three Tech Talks coming in Spring

This Spring you can delve into the future of technology and sustainability by joining three Tech Talks with speaker who are experts in their fields. This semesters Tech Talks cover a range of topics from biomass valorization to industrial exoskeletons and the innovative application of ancient technologies in modern architecture. Tech Talks are designed to inspire, educate, and build a scientific community among professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike.

News 25 jan 2024

Facilitation Connections & Celebrating Achievements

Building a scientific community is a collaborative effort, and we are immensely grateful to all our partners and stakeholders who made it a priority to join us in Kalundborg yesterday. Their participation at our biannual Matchmaking Event, followed by the Gallery Walk, is invaluable.

News 06 dec 2023

Celebrating Milestones: Helix Lab’s Midterm Evaluation

Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) has recently given response to the Helix Lab Midterm Evaluation, marking a great moment in our journey towards advancing industry 4.0 bioproduction and industrial sustainability in Kalundborg. This evaluation not only underscores the strides we have made but also set new goals for our future actions.

News 20 nov 2023

Exciting visit at Helix Lab: Minister for Higher Education and Science

Today, the Minister for Higher Education and Science, Christina Egelund, visited Kalundborg. The visit included Helix Lab, University College Absalon and a site visit to Novo Nordisk Kalundborg. Key stakeholders from other institutions of higher education Technical University of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Bachelor in Technology Management and Marine Engineering, EUCNV invested in Kalundborg participated as well.

News 30 okt 2023

Next Tech Talk: Artificial Intelligence

Come and join us for an interesting talk about Artificial Intelligence at Eye Level on November 21 2023

News 26 okt 2023

A great afternoon with Jens Juul Holst and his discovery of the GLP-1 hormone

Helix Lab had the pleasure of hosting yet another captivating Tech Talk at Helix Lab. This time, our speaker was Jens Juul Holst, Professor from University of Copenhagen, who took the audience on an interesting journey through his discovery of the GLP-1 hormone.

News 25 okt 2023

Embracing a new semester with Helix Lab Fellows

It's that exciting time of the year again when fresh faces arrive in Kalundborg, ready to embark on their academic journey as Helix Lab Fellows.

News 25 okt 2023

Continuing the collaborative pathway: Synergy between educational institutions in Kalundborg

In 2016, Kalundborg was without any higher education opportunities to speak of. But what a difference a few years can make.

News 02 okt 2023

Tech Talk - The Discovery of Hormone GLP-1

Come and join us for an interesting talk about the discovery of Hormone GLP-1 and its potential on October 25

News 27 sep 2023

Exploring the fascination world of the human microbiome: This semester's first Tech Talk

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting an enlightening Tech Talk at Helix Lab where we all gain new knowlegde of the human microbiome.

News 19 sep 2023

Taking stock: The first three semesters with Helix Lab Fellows

In January 2021, Helix Lab embarked on the journey of establishing a Research & Education Center in Kalundborg. As we reflect on our progress, we are happy to see Helix Lab has achieved significant milestones since then.

News 18 sep 2023

Tech Talk - The Human Microbiome

Come and join us for an interesting talk about The Human Microbiome - Importance and Implications in Health and Food on September 26 2023

News 13 sep 2023

New sculpture will be placed in front of the Helix Lab Building

At Helix Lab, we are looking forward to a transformative addition to our building and Campus Kalundborg as a whole - a sculpture project that will enrich Kalundborg's artistic and educational atmosphere. This has been made possible through generous donations totaling DKK 1.3 million.

News 18 aug 2023

Matchmaking Event, August 2023

The first steps toward collaborative projects at Helix Lab start at Matchmaking Events where industry specialists and university supervisors pitch ideas and network with one another. August 17 was another great example of this, where ideas were exchanged, and networks were expanded.

News 03 aug 2023

University of Copenhagen interviewed Helix Lab Alumni Fellow

Christina Papamichail finished her MSc thesis at Helix Lab with Novo Nordisk on Cleaning In Place (CIP). Read about her thoughts and reflections in connection with the studies in the Helix Lab and about student life in Kalundborg in this great interview.

News 07 jul 2023

Three Tech Talks coming in Fall

We are happy to announce we have three new Tech Talks taking place at Helix Lab this Fall semester. This round of Tech Talks include topics from The Human Microbiome to AI.

News 08 jun 2023

Celebration of Fellows Spring 2023

This week we once again held Gallery Walk. This time we got to celebrate the third group of Helix Lab Fellows.
All stakeholders and supervisors were invited to come and hear about the Fellow’s projects and take part in the celebration of them.

News 03 jun 2023

Helix Lab won the Educational Award

Yesterday the team behind Helix Lab had the pleasure of attending Kalundborg Business Council's Yearly Award Show where we were nominated for the Education Award. We were up against the great contesters Allikelund Gymnasium and Multi-Tech A/S.

News 25 maj 2023

A tour around Northern Zealand

The Helix Lab team was on a tour in Northern Zealand to visit our collaborative partners.

News 13 apr 2023

Event: Tech Talks May 17

Come and join us for an interesting talk about Circular Biorefining for High-value Chemicals from Salt-tolerant Plants

News 09 mar 2023

Event: Tech Talks April 12

Come and join us for an interesting talk about Scale-up of Biosustainable Production Processes and Understanding “Fermenterphiles” for Successful Scale-up on April 12 2023

News 21 feb 2023

Event: Tech Talks March 7

Come and join us for an interesting talk about Robotics and Advanced automation technologies in Product Supply on March 7 2023

News 21 feb 2023

Video: Want to solve the challenges of tomorrow?

Get an insight into some of the qualities of the Biotekbyen - the Biotech City Kalundborg, and what makes it a great place for studying and working.

News 10 feb 2023

Three new Tech Talks this semester

We are happy to announce we have three new Tech Talks taken place at Helix Lab. This round Tech Talks include topics from Robotics in Supply Production to Fermenterphiles.

News 25 jan 2023

Matchmaking Event & Gallery Walk, January 2023

Collaboration between industry and university for new projects & Celebration of Helix Lab Fellows, Class of Fall 2022

News 21 dec 2022

An eventful year

We take a look back at 2022 which was filled with a lot of events and experiences.

News 17 nov 2022

Event: Thursday Tech Talks

Come and join us for our next Thursday Tech Talk!

Particles play a key role in industrial production for purification, product isolation, etc. Monitoring and controlling crystallization, fermentation and flocculation is key to successful production.

News 14 nov 2022

Helix Lab visits North Carolina, US

Get an insight into the visit to North Carolina from Helix Lab Director, Anette Birck, and Scientific Director, Thomas Neergaard.

News 01 okt 2022

Helix Lab Fellows, Fall 2022

Meet the new Fellows and learn about their projects

News 30 sep 2022

The Helix Lab building has been awarded for its architecture

Yesterday Kalundborg Municipality has awarded several beautiful properties in the municipality. One of them is the Helix Lab building.

News 23 sep 2022

Helix Lab in TV2Øst

Last week TV2 ØST paid Helix Lab a visit and talked to three Fellows about life as a Helix Lab Fellow.

News 21 sep 2022

Helix Lab Supervisor Network kicked-off

Creating networks with University researchers and industry specialists who are supervisors of Helix Lab Fellows

News 15 sep 2022

First Thursday Tech Talk sparked lively debate

In the pursuit of building and strengthening a scientific community in the Biotech City, we have a new concept: Thursday Tech Talk.

News 11 aug 2022

Video: Welcome to Helix Lab

Get a look at our new video about Helix Lab.

News 04 jul 2022

Thursday Tech Talks

As a new Helix Lab community activity, we are launching Thursday Tech Talks this Fall.

News 28 jun 2022

Call for Applications for Helix Lab Fellowships Spring 2023

The next deadline for applications for Helix Lab Fellowships is September 30, 2022.
Information about application criteria as well as the application template regarding thesis projects taking place in Spring 2023 can be found down below.

News 09 jun 2022

Press Release: Fellows presented their final projects at Gallery Walk

Thursday June 9 we celebrated that the first group of Helix Lab Fellows have finalized their collaborative MSc thesis projects and the Helix Lab program Spring 2022.

News 20 apr 2022

New video: An inside into how it is to be a Helix Lab Fellow

Meet Jacob and Jesper, two Helix Lab Fellows, Spring 2022. They are from Aalborg University and are doing their master's thesis in collaboration with the local company Unibio. Hear about their experience and get a sense of how it is to b a Helix Lab Fellow.

News 31 mar 2022

Helix Lab Fellows on tour of Kalundborg

Helix Lab Fellows had a great day exploring Kalundborg together with Mayor Martin Damm as their guide.

News 25 feb 2022

Press Release: Inauguration of innovative education and research centre in Kalundborg

Kalundborg's new Helix Lab education and research centre officially opened on Friday 25 February. The initiative strengthens the collaboration between research and industry in Scandinavia's largest bio-industrial cluster, internationally recognized for industrial sustainability and circular production and home to more than 5,000 industrial workplaces across a number of Denmark's largest companies.

News 26 jan 2022

New Call for Applications for Helix Lab Fellowships

The next deadline for applications for Helix Lab Fellowships is March 18, 2022.
Information about application criteria as well as the application template regarding thesis projects taking place in fall 2022 can be found down below.

News 21 jan 2022

Press Release: Successful matchmaking event at Helix Lab in Kalundborg

Researchers from the Danish universities and specialists and leaders from the industry in Kalundborg met this week for a Matchmaking Event at Helix Lab. The main purpose was to network and strengthen synergy, and to identify collaborative project idea for coming Helix Lab Fellows, says Anette Birck, Director of Helix Lab.

News 17 dec 2021

Helix Lab - Moving into the laboratories, December 2021

Get a sneak-peek into the laboratories at Helix Lab in this new video.

News 01 nov 2021

Press Release: Key Handover to the New Building

University College Absalon is handed the keys to the education and research center, Helix Lab, in Kalundborg

News 14 okt 2021

Press Release: First Helix Lab Fellowships awarded

The Helix Lab Board has awarded the first round of Helix Lab Fellowships starting from January 2022. A total of 12 MSc students from three Danish universities will work on master thesis projects together with four national companies from the Kalundborg industry.

News 06 jul 2021

Open project ideas

Explore the present project ideas from industry seeking collaboration with university supervisors and students for MSc thesis projects.

News 22 maj 2021

The construction of our building

The architects vision is starting to match the reality.

News 12 maj 2021

Get an idea of Helix Lab's surroundings

See how the construction of the Helix Lab building is progressing and our surroundings.

News 16 apr 2021

An inside look in the new building

Curious about the Helix Lab building and the special wooden structure? Get a view in- and outside from yesterdays topping-out ceremony.

News 15 apr 2021

Successful kick-off event with universities and industry

In April academia met the Kalundborg-industry online at our kick-off and very first networking event to start up and seek out collaboration potentials at the Helix Lab.

News 14 apr 2021

Helix Lab is here

Welcome!
Helix Lab is now the official name for the Biomanufacturing Project House-initiative in Kalundborg.

News 25 mar 2021

Our new Scientific Director

On 1 May 2021, Thomas Neergaard will start as Scientific Director for the Biomanufacturing Project House (BPH) in Kalundborg, where he will help develop a strong education and research center focusing on industry 4.0 bioproduction and industrial sustainability.

News 11 dec 2020