GTS – Advanced Technology Group is a network consisting of nine independent Danish research and technology organisations – the GTS institutes. The GTS institutes each have their individual profile, which varies according to size, turnover, research intensity, sector vs. technological focus (broad or deep) and historical origin.

The main function of the network is to disseminate new knowledge and technology to companies and public institutions in order to support innovation and development. The institutes develop and offer state-of-the-art technological services within respective specialist fields. Customers are private businesses as well as public authorities on national and international levels. The GTS institutes also constitute the core of the technological infrastructure in Denmark, e.g. testing facilities, certification and approval activities.

The network has about 3,700 employees (2010) and a total turnover of 460 million EUR (3,4 billion DKK). Research and development represents more than 20 percent of the turnover. Approximately, 35 percent of the research and development turnover comes from “performance contracts” with the The Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education.

The GTS central body handles common interests of the institutes in relation to outside parties and facilitates internal cooperation on technological, professional, administrative and managerial matters.

GTS organisation

Employees in GTS secretariat

GTS Board of Directors

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