Meet the Skills 2 Grow-Partners: Erhvervshus Sjælland (EHSJ)
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
Updated: May 6
From the Danish Region Zealand - Erhvervshus Sjælland is building bridges through the new ÖKS collaboration Skills 2 Grow!
Erhvervshus Sjælland supports more than 2,000 startups and SMEs annually – strengthening their competitiveness, growth potential and access to networks and funding opportunities. With extensive experience in EU-funded initiatives, the organisation now also serves as Lead Partner in the Interreg project Skills 2 Grow, helping startups build stronger teams and recruit talent across borders.
-“It is incredibly exciting to be part of a collaboration across Denmark, Sweden and Norway, where together we develop practical tools and programs that can make a real difference for startups”, says Randi Grundal Jensen.
Meet the Skills 2 Grow-Partners:
Leading and developing the program together
Within Skills 2 Grow, the team from Erhvervshus Sjælland collaborates closely with the participating partners, contributing strong project leadership, structured coordination, and extensive advisory experience. Through hands-on coaching and close dialogue with participating startups, the team helps ensure both strategic direction and practical implementation throughout the program.
Erhvervshus Sjælland´s key focus is strengthening startups and SMEs while enabling sustainable growth and innovation in Region Zealand, Denmark. This is done through strategic business development, competence building, and access to networks and funding.
Opening access to a larger Nordic talent pool
Skills to Grow adds a new dimension to this work. This new program provides startups with practical tools and skills to attract and retain talent, while also opening the door to a much larger talent pool across Denmark, Sweden and Norway. This means that startups in Zealand do not have to look only locally when they need new competences – they can reach out across the Nordic region.
-“Initiatives like this can truly make a difference for our entrepreneurs, which is why we are proud that Erhvervshus Sjælland is part of driving the project forward." — says Johanne Milø.
Meet the Skills 2 Grow-Partners:
A program built on practical support
According to EHSJ- team is the most unique element of Skills to Grow the combination of competence development, individual business coaching - and concrete cross-border matchmaking. The program moves beyond theory and aims to support startups in taking real steps toward international recruitment and stronger team building for startups.
-”As a team, we look forward to seeing startups strengthen their recruitment capabilities and successfully attract talent across borders. Contributing to a more integrated and dynamic labor market in the ÖKS region is both meaningful and strategically important.”
An invitation to ambitious startups
Erhvervshus Sjælland invites ambitious startups and early-stage growth companies in Region Zealand that are planning to hire or scale their teams. Companies seeking specialized competences or considering cross-border recruitment will particularly benefit from participating in Skills to Grow.
-“Skills to Grow is about building bridges across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. We strongly believe in the power of cross-border collaboration and shared learning. As a team, we are truly excited to support South Scandinavian startups and strengthen their access to talent across the ÖKS region.” says the team.
For more information about Erhvervshus Sjælland, please visit: https://ehsj.dk/content/
About Skills 2 Grow
Skills 2 Grow is a Nordic collaborative project that aims to strengthen startups in the Öresund–Kattegat–Skagerrak region by improving their ability to recruit and retain talent across national borders. Through competence development programs, networks, workshops, and digital tools, the project creates better conditions for cross-border talent supply and sustainable growth within the region’s startup ecosystem.
Skills 2 Grow is co-funded by the European Union through Interreg Öresund– Kattegat–Skagerrak.
Partners: Erhvervshus Sjælland, Impact StartUp Norge, GU Ventures, Drivhuset Göteborg, Business Lolland-Falster, Zealand - Sjællands Erhvervsakademi, 657 Oslo
Get notified when applications open: skills2grow.org/get-notified
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For more information, please visit: skills2grow.org
