- research in research, user-driven innovation, software, pervasive computing, ICT security, pervasive healthcare and interactive spaces
- focuses on biomedicine, biotechnology and medical technology, and facilitates commercialisation of biotechnology research
- focuses on fire, protection and security through consultancy, knowledge and Security Technology building, educational activities and accredited services
- has the primary task to support Danish businesses by offering technical measuring, consultancy and calibration at the highest international level
- focuses on ecology and environmental chemistry, water resources, hydraulic engineering, flow technology, sediment transport and toxicology consultancy
- focuses on production optimization, materials, inspection, testing, maritime and technology, energy and the environment, certification, sensor technology and management systems
- focuses among others things on construction, energy, informatics, environment, institute materials, food, productivity, logistics and industry development