Browse mentoring programs available in Denmark.
Erhvervsmentorordningen 2026/27 is a mentoring programme run by Aarhus University – Engineering for engineering students and alumni or professionals acting as mentors. Aarhus University has published a dedicated handbook for the 2026/27 engineering mentor scheme, which sets out the framework for the student–industry relationship.
Who is it for? Engineering students and alumni or professionals acting as mentors
Mentoring organised by Djøf for members interested in careers in EU institutions. The EU-mentor track is a 3–6 month process with 3–4 meetings.
Who is it for? Members interested in careers in EU institutions
A mentoring initiative from Women in Life Science Denmark (WiLD) for women in biotech, pharma and academic life sciences. The cross-organisational leadership programme lasts 12 months and recruits women from biotech, pharma and academia for recurring cohorts.
Who is it for? Women in biotech, pharma and academic life sciences
Mentoring organised by Aarhus University – Natural Sciences for first-year students and more senior students acting as mentors. The first-year initiatives use more senior students as mentors; the participating academic units recruit and train the mentors.
Who is it for? First-year students and more senior students acting as mentors
A mentoring initiative from Café Exit for people leaving prison and mentors with labour-market experience. The network-mentor relationship lasts at least a year. Volunteers receive preparation for a role focused on supporting the transition from prison towards employment.
Who is it for? People leaving prison and mentors with labour-market experience
Fritidsjob med mentor (FJM) is a broader programme run by Københavns Kommune – Socialforvaltningen for young people in vulnerable situations and mentors in workplaces, with structured mentoring as a defined part of the offer. The municipal initiative has operated since 2011. Mentor support continues for six months after a young person starts an ordinary leisure-time job, with scheduled follow-ups.
Who is it for? Young people in vulnerable situations and mentors in workplaces
Mentoring organised by Haderslev Kommune for unemployed adults aged 18+ and experienced business leaders. The municipal programme was launched in 2024. A mentoring process lasts about three months, with approximately three meetings per month between the participant and the volunteer business mentor.
Who is it for? Unemployed adults aged 18+ and experienced business leaders
Frivillige erhvervsmentorer is a mentoring programme run by Viborg Kommune for young people moving towards work or education and volunteer business mentors. The volunteer business-mentor arrangement has a central coordinator and is intended to last at least around three months.
Who is it for? Young people moving towards work or education and volunteer business mentors
Mentoring organised by Danske Rederier / Future 100 in Shipping for young maritime talent and experienced leaders from the shipping industry. The programme was launched on 30 April 2026 as a mentoring initiative for talent in the Danish shipping sector.
Who is it for? Young maritime talent and experienced leaders from the shipping industry
Gadespejlene – Mentorer for unge is a mentoring programme run by Gadespejlene for young people aged 15–30 and volunteer mentors. The organisation works across several municipalities with a sizeable volunteer mentor network for young people.
Who is it for? Young people aged 15–30 and volunteer mentors
Mentoring organised by University of Copenhagen – School of Global Health for MSc Global Health students and recent graduates. The annual programme pairs participants with senior alumni or employees and requires at least four meetings during the mentoring period.
Who is it for? MSc Global Health students and recent graduates
A mentoring initiative from Foreningen Lige Adgang + FGU partners for young people aged 15–25 moving from FGU to vocational education. The mentoring relationship typically lasts about six months, with meetings approximately every two to three weeks.
Who is it for? Young people aged 15–25 moving from FGU to vocational education
A mentoring initiative from City of Copenhagen / Greater Copenhagen partners for international students and professional mentors in Greater Copenhagen. The 2026/27 programme runs from October to May; every participant is matched with a career mentor and also takes part in career seminars.
Who is it for? International students and professional mentors in Greater Copenhagen
Mentoring organised by IDA for students, early-career professionals and experienced professionals. The student track is a free six-month mentoring programme. IDA also presents mentor options for early-career and more experienced members.
Who is it for? Students, early-career professionals and experienced professionals
A mentoring initiative from University of Copenhagen – BRIC/iMED for iMED fellows and early-career researchers, with BRIC alumni and collaborators as mentors. The iMED programme runs for 10–12 months and normally includes 3–5 meetings. Participation is currently limited to iMED fellows.
Who is it for? iMED fellows and early-career researchers, with BRIC alumni and collaborators as mentors
Innofounder is a broader programme run by Innovation Fund Denmark / Second Foundation for founders of innovative startups, with structured mentoring as a defined part of the offer. Innofounder is a 12-month public incubation programme in which structured mentoring is one of the main forms of support.
Who is it for? Founders of innovative startups
Mentoring organised by Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University for international full-degree students and professional mentors. The 2026/27 cycle runs from November to May and normally includes 3–5 meetings; a mentor usually supports one or two students.
Who is it for? International full-degree students and professional mentors
A mentoring initiative from Tech Nordic Advocates for women and non-binary founders of technology startups. The Denmark programme lasts five months and combines one-to-one mentoring with workshops and networking activities.
Who is it for? Women and non-binary founders of technology startups
Erhverv Aarhus / Interreg Work Without Borders offers Internationalt Mentornetværk to international graduates and professionals, together with local mentors. The current round starts on 16 September 2026 and includes three joint meetings alongside the one-to-one mentoring relationship.
Who is it for? International graduates and professionals, together with local mentors
Mentoring organised by Djøf for Djøf members changing jobs or looking for employment. The job-sparring track lasts 3–6 months and normally includes 3–4 meetings. Djøf presents it as one of several distinct mentor tracks and coordinates the matching within the scheme.
Who is it for? Djøf members changing jobs or looking for employment