Danish delegation to North Carolina

The Danish Trade Council in North America and the Danish Agriculture and Food Council hereby invite you to participate in an export delegation to the Danish-friendly state North Carolina, focusing on two tracks, namely how AgTech supports resource efficient production in both agriculture/ farming and in food production.

Our partners in North Carolina have unique opportunities for start-ups, and not least a solid, widespread network in the private sector within agricultural production as well as food production, which will be included in the program.

Denmark and North Carolina have many common features within AgTech, and the delegation therefore aims to provide ample business opportunities in North Carolina. Two major tracks for the export promotion have, together with our close partner contact in North Carolina, been identified, offering a number of opportunities for Danish companies in AgTech.

Introduction webinar

On the 20 of January 2026 the TCNA and the Danish Food and Agriculture Council will co-host a webinar for participating delegates, which will introduce format, content and valuable insights for the delegation.

Please sign up for the TEAMS meeting here by 19 January.

Your benefits from participating in the delegation to North Carolina

1. Tailored B2B Meetings: Engage in tailored one-on-one meetings with North Carolinian businesses, investors, including agricultural (vegetable and plant production) and livestock production (dairy production) and food producers, biosolutions companies, and research institutions. These meetings are designed to explore potential or deepen collaborations, partnerships, and ventures that can lead to mutual growth.
2. Supply Chain Enhancements: Discover potential local suppliers and distributors, as well as sourcing opportunities within the North Carolinian market. Strengthen your supply chain and enhance efficiency in your operations.
3. Exploring Distribution Channels: Gain insights into distribution networks and value-chain channels within North Carolina’s agricultural and food industries, helping you position your solutions closer to key U.S. customers.
4. Market Entry Strategies: Receive guidance from market entry specialists and experts in international trade, who can help you navigate the North Carolina market's intricacies and regulatory requirements.
5. Innovative Collaborations: North Carolinian commercial actors are open to innovative partnerships. Explore possibilities for co-manufacturing, joint ventures, or technology sharing that can boost your competitiveness and market presence.

Who should join?

• Companies specializing in biosolutions and biotechnological solutions in agriculture and/ or food production
• Companies engaged with resource efficient agriculture and dairy production

Also adjacent technologies including:

• Tech solutions in support of food production 
• Plant-based food solutions
• Fermentation-based technologies
• Green and sustainable production technologies
• Solutions for quality control
• Genetics
• Feed, equipment for feed handling and stable equipment 
• Ventilation
• Manure handling and storage 
• Biogas production

Food and agriculture in North Carolina

• The food and agriculture sector corresponds to 20% of the state’s economy representing 92,7 billion USD, in parallel state level efforts to push for a green transition within food and agriculture creates demand for investments in technology that mitigate GHG emissions and negative environmental impact in the agricultural sector 
• Colloquially known as “the Silicon Valley of AgriTech”, the Research Triangle region around Raleigh and Durham serves as the epicenter for U.S. innovation in agricultural technology, biotechnology, and sustainable food systems 
• Danish companies already hold sizeable investments in the state. Furthermore, the TCNA, thanks to multiple successful engagements including a MoU between NC and Denmark, has built up a solid network of both commercial, regulatory and academic stakeholders in the region
• North Carolina consistently ranks as one of the best states in the US to conduct business, with the lowest corporate income tax in the US, strong talent pool, sizeable investments in infrastructure and attractive tax incentives
• Following Hurricane Helene’s severe impact on the food and agricultural sector in 2024, state authorities have intensified efforts to rebuild resilient, resource efficient food systems creating strong entry points for Danish solutions within circularity, biogas, and novel food

Program

The below program is preliminary and will be finalized one month before the delegation.

Monday, April 20 (Arrival)

• Arrival in North Carolina 
• Hotel check-in and introduction to participants and the delegation program by the Trade Council of North America
• Possible meeting with local representative

Tuesday, April 21

• Meeting with local North Carolina co-partner from NC State 
• Introduction to the Research Triangle region being an anker to innovation and economic development
• North Carolina business economy and markets – Economic Development Partnership of NC (EDPNC)
• North Carolina agriculture and food commercial ecosystem 
• Half-day visit at Plant Sciences Building with tour/workshop aiming to present Danish solutions for selected stakeholders 

Wednesday, April 22

• First Flight Venture Center – bridging interests with local and international partners
• North Carolina AgTech and food commercial ecosystem
• Workshop with opportunity to pitch for company representatives and industry organizations 
• B2B follow-up meetings

Thursday, April 23

• North Carolina Biotechnology Center focusing on biosolutions and climate-smart agriculture – bioeconomy and sustainability viewpoints  
• Meeting with selected branch organizations including local farmers.
  - Site visit #1
  - Site visit #2
  - Site visit #3

Friday, April 24

• Travel and return to Denmark/back home

Price

The price for participation is DKK 19,500 excl. flights, hotels, and VAT per company for 1 participant after deduction of 50% subsidy from Trade Council and 7 companies participating. Price for each extra participant is DKK 1,450, max 3 representatives in total.

NOTE: The Danish company is free to have its local representatives represent your company in full during the event. On the registration form you can, if relevant, therefore add the contact information of the local participating person/company. However, only Danish companies in Denmark with a Danish CVR number can register for participation, and the invoicing will always be issued in DKK to the Danish company address.

We reserve the right to offer you participation at a different price, if any of the above criteria change. Should this result in a higher price than quoted, you have the right to cancel your participation. Other expenses not mentioned above are at your own expense including visa, flights, dining & drink and hotel.

NOTE: The price is based on 7 participating companies, who are all eligible for subsidy, and 50 percent subsidy (already granted) from the Trade Council of Denmark.
If your company is not eligible for subsidy due to de-minimis issues (having received more than 300,000 Euro in de-minimis subsidy within the past 3 years, including the present), you are obliged to pay the full price without the subsidy. The same conditions apply, if you do not wish to receive subsidy.

How to register 

Please register at the top of this site for the delegation at the latest 30 January 2026.

Registration is made in accordance with DAFC’s terms of participation.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the organizers:

The Trade Council of Denmark, New York
Jeppe Juul Petersen
jeppet@um.dk
Mobile: +1 (929) 823-0285

Danish Agriculture & Food Council
Michael Stahlschmidt
mis@lf.dk
Mobile: +45 2124 1711