About Asetek
Asetek is a global pioneer in advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centers, gaming, and highperformance computing. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, we invented the all-in-one liquid cooler and have shipped millions of units worldwide.
Our deep regional roots fuel our commitment to the green transition of digital infrastructure. As part of the CO₂Vision initiative under the Business Lighthouse Initiative in North Denmark. we now invite startups worldwide to help unlock the full potential of circular energy use and CO₂ reduction in digital infrastructure.
The Regional Opportunity
Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy — but they’re also major energy consumers. North Denmark presents a unique sandbox for decarbonization due to:
- A strong district heating infrastructur
- Abundant green energy resources
- Progressive public-private collaboration on climate innovation
At our Aalborg facility, Asetek has already connected a server rack directly to the local district heating grid — delivering water at temperatures suitable for reuse. Now, as part of CO₂Vision, we aim to scale this success into a full regional demo project in collaboration with local partners and climate tech startups.
How can we design and demonstrate flexible, low-energy CO₂ handling systems that turn local waste heat into a driver of decarbonized terminal operations?
We invite startups to explore and validate:
- How low-grade heat (15–75 °C) from data centers or district heating can replace or supplement compression
• What pump and evaporator technologies can safely and efficiently lift CO₂ from liquid to dense phase (≈180 bar)
• How control systems can optimize between heat availability, electricity prices, and CO₂ throughput
• Whether modular skids, heat exchangers, or hybrid storage systems can make the setup scalable to other hubs
• How AI, predictive control, or digital twins can enhance reliability and minimize downtime
Pilot-ready or near-market startups with technologies in:
- CO₂ pumping, compression, or hybrid pressurization
- Advanced evaporators, heat exchangers, and thermal integration
- Energy-efficient process control and automation
- Digital twins and smart-grid coupling
- Modular and safe terminal hardware design
- Circular reuse of cooling water and low-temperature energy
Selected startups will gain:
- A pilot opportunity directly linked to the CO₂ hub at the Port of Aalborg
- Access to local symbiosis partners — HPC/Asetek (data-center waste heat), Aalborg Forsyning (district heating), and Green Hub Denmark
- Collaboration with engineering specialists on real process data and integration testing
- Visibility through the CO₂Vision and Business Lighthouse platforms
- Opportunities for joint development, commercialization, or investment
Contact
Else Bech, Project Manager in CO2Vision Next SPIN-IN, part of Green Hub Denmark
+45 24 79 61 64
elsebech@aalborg.dk
