Igangsætning

Igangsætning is a Danish noun meaning the act of initiating or launching something, such as a program, project, policy, or process. It derives from the verb igangsætte (to set in motion, to initiate) and the noun-forming suffix -ning.

In formal or administrative contexts, igangsætning denotes an official start carried out by authorities or organizations, for example the igangsætning of a reform or a development project. In business and information technology, it can refer to the initial activation or kickoff of a system, workflow, or program phase.

Related terms include iværksættelse (launch or implementation) and opstart (start-up). The choice between these terms depends on nuance: iværksættelse emphasizes execution, igangsætning emphasizes initiation, and opstart highlights the early phase or kickoff. The term is most common in Danish-language texts and is used in administrative, policy, and management discourse.

Examples of usage include: The ministry announced the igangsætning of a national infrastructure program. The project moved from planning to igangsætning after securing funding.