Henrik Søndergaard

Henrik Søndergaard is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation management and business development across various sectors. Currently serving as Innovation Programme Manager at Lund University since May 2020, Henrik oversees activities related to EIT Food Knowledge and Innovation Community, collaborating with startups and engaging students in innovation efforts. Previous roles include Innovation Pipeline Manager at Climate-KIC, where Henrik led the development of innovation portfolios, and Special Advisor at Invest in Denmark, responsible for investment promotion in the ICT sector. Career highlights also include managing partnerships at DONG Energy, facilitating R&D collaborations at DTU, and developing commercial activities at UNI-C. Henrik holds an MBA from Copenhagen Business School, a Mini MBA in Green Power Energy, and a degree in International Economics and Business from Universität Innsbruck.