SoundTech Founder in Residence
A 60-day residency you who want to build the next generation of sound technology companies.
Hosted at Sound Hub Denmark in Struer – City of Sound – the residency invites curious builders, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, and researchers from around the world to explore what it takes and how to build a music- or soundtech startup. That includes everything; from idea to validated concept—and from idea-stage individual to startup founder.
The residency is, like an incubator, designed for people who are early in their journey: you may have an idea, a technology, research results, or simply a strong ambition to build something meaningful within sound.
The participation fee is 15,000 DKK / €2.000 for the full 60-day residency.
For 60 days, you will live and work in one of the world’s most unique sound ecosystems, surrounded by sound professionals, companies, and other founders.
This is not a traditional school or accelerator.
It is a space for exploration, experimentation, and learning towards company creation.
Through hands-on building, peer learning, mentorship, and deep engagement with the sound community, participants develop ideas into the early foundations of a company.
Overall journey
Weeks 1–2: Understand and validate the problem
Weeks 3–4: Explore and build validated solutions
Weeks 5–6: Test and model the business
Weeks 7–8: Define the company and next steps
Open for applications now – our first residency starts beginning of September 2026.
Deadline: June 1st, 2026
Who is it for?
SoundTech Founders in Residence is for people with the ambition to found a startup where sound plays a central role.
You might be an engineer, artist, researcher, business developer, designer or come from a completely different background. You might be working alone or already have a team around your idea.
You don’t need a company yet – but you should have:
- The ambition to build a startup
- A problem, idea, technology, or clear direction you want to explore
- The ability and willingness to spend 60 days in Struer
- A goal of creating the foundation for a startup
The residency is international and open to participants from all backgrounds.
We would love to hear what you think about it, get your inputs, and get to know what your needs are so we can cater the residency to you.
Why become a SoundTech Founder in Residence?
Turn your idea into something real
Go from idea to a validated concept, with a prototype and a clear direction for a startup.
Work from inside a unique sound ecosystem
Gain access to, and support in using, facilities, knowledge, and industry connections you won’t find elsewhere.
Build with focus
Step away from your daily environment and dedicate time to building and founding your company.
Join a community of founders
Work alongside people who are at the same stage – sharing challenges, ideas, and progress.
Take the first step toward a company
Participants will leave with a foundation for a startup – and a potential pathway to the SoundTech Accelerator.
Programme for residency
The residency runs for 60 days, from first of October to end of November, and is built around sprints, experimentation, and collaboration.
Each week might combine:
- Sprints to move your idea forward
- Mentoring from industry experts
- Peer-to-peer sparring with other founders
- Workshops and deep dives on relevant topics
- Industry visits and network engagement
- Prototyping and testing
Learning ethics
- Openness and curiosity – we value people who are willing to explore, rethink and engage in learning
- Validation is key – you learn by testing ideas, building prototypes, talking to users, failing and adjusting along the way
- Engage – participate actively
- Founder health – it is about building your business not compromising your well-being
- It would in no way have gotten as far without your help! So thank you very much again.
Rasmus Kjærbo, CEO of Componental - Thanks a lot Sound Hub Denmark! Always happy to visit you, and very thankful for all of your help, sparring and services!
Andreas Ranch, Founder - You wouldn't expect there to be a single place where extensive knowledge of audio engineering and business acceleration come together.
Dr. Radhakrishna Jamadagni, Co-founder & COO
Weekly content overview
Week 1: Direction and opportunity, what do you want to build?
Focus: Clarify your idea, your why, defining initial hypotheses, working in sprints
Outcome: Clear problem statement, working agile
Week 2: Problem validation, who is it for and why?
Focus: Testing initial assumptions, problem validation
Outcome: Validated (or invalidated) problem & initial target customer
Week 3: Solution exploration, what could solve this?
Focus: Ideation and concept development, mapping value proposition, market and competitor research
Outcome: Initial value proposition, competitor understanding
Week 4: Pretotyping and solution validation, how to make it real?
Focus: Build early prototypes, testing, explore your competitive advantage
Outcome: First prototype, early proof of concept
Week 5: Testing and iteration, does it work?
Focus: More user testing, iterations, continuous prototyping
Outcome: Improved prototype
Week 6: Business foundation, can this become a startup?
Focus: Business model generation and pricing exploration and testing, market potential, early go-to-market considerations
Outcome: Early business model, market understanding
Week 7: Setting the foundation of the startup, from project to business
Focus: The legal basics of setting up a company, team considerations, partnership and ecosystem engagement
Outcome: Registering your CVR, understanding team needs, early stakeholder management
Week 8: What’s next? And how to move forward
Focus: Storytelling, funding plan, identifying the next milestones and first pitch
Outcome: Clear roadmap, pitch presentation
The program is intentionally flexible.
We work in dialogue with participants to shape the content based on your needs, ideas, and direction.
Outcomes
By the end of the 60 days, you will have taken concrete steps toward building a soundtech company.
You leave with:
- Clarity on whether to pursue your idea as a startup, and what it takes to build it
- A validated problem or opportunity within sound
- An early prototype, tested concept or early MVP
- Customer insights and clearer market direction
- A registered Danish CVR number (with support)
- New collaborators, partners, and industry connections
- A strong peer network of fellow founders
For some, this becomes the starting point for a company—and a potential next step into the SoundTech Accelerator.
SoundTech Founders in Residence is developed and run by Sound Hub Denmark in Struer.
The residency is part of a broader ecosystem supporting sound-driven innovation – from early ideas to global companies. Throughout the program, participants engage with Sound Hub’s network of companies, specialists, and partners within sound and audio technology.
Commitment
We expect you to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week to developing your idea, participating in sessions, and engaging with the community.
This means:
- Being open, curious, and willing to experiment
- Being coachable and receptive to feedback
- Bringing your knowledge, skills, and perspective to the group
- Actively contributing to discussions and peer learning
- Supporting and challenging your fellow founders
- Taking initiative and ownership of your own journey
What you put into the residency is what you get out of it.
Application Process
Open for applications – Now!
Deadline for applications – June 1st
Selection – During June
Offer to join the residency – Early July
Residency starts – September 1st
Residency ends – October 31st
Facilities
As a Founder in Residence, you will be based at Sound Hub Denmark in Struer—an international hub for sound technology and innovation.
You will have access to:
- Co-working and office space
- Sound labs and test facilities
- Prototyping and workshop areas
- Meeting rooms and collaboration spaces
- A community of sound professionals and companies
- The wider sound ecosystem in Struer and Denmark
This environment allows you to move quickly from idea to prototype, and from concept to real-world testing.
Where can I stay during the residency?
We help you find affordable and cosy accommodation in the city of Struer. Expect the rent to be no more than 2.500 DKK (335 Euro)/month for private room in shared apartment.
Can I work alongside the residency?
Yes, absolutely. We know many participants need to maintain an income or other commitments. The residency is designed to be flexible, as long as you can dedicate around 20 hours per week and stay engaged with the community.
What does it cost to participate?
The residency fee is 15,000 DKK / 2.000 € for the full 60-day residency This includes access to facilities, mentoring, workshops, and the Sound Hub ecosystem.
Do I need a startup to apply?
No. You don’t need a company to apply. You can come with an idea, a technology, or simply a strong ambition to build something within sound.
Is food included during the residency?
Yes. Breakfast and lunch are provided on weekdays during the residency.
Where will my business registration number be registered?
Your Danish CVR number will be registered at Sound Hub Denmark’s (you always have a chance to change the address). We will guide you through the registration process and support you along the way.
OUR STRONG NETWORK OF ALUMNI INNOVATORS
having completed previous SoundTech Programs and first hand experienced the benefits of our community.
Join and get access to
SoundTech coworking
Network and work with sound and audio professionals from startups, SMEs and corporates, students and researchers. Stimulate your sound innovation in a collaborative environment.
SoundTech makerspace
Build your concept, prototype or product in our workshops, acquire supplementary skills from the the nearby complementary craft cluster and test and evaluate in the unique test facilities together with leading specialists.
