Finland, a hub of creativity and sustainability, has unveiled a slew of groundbreaking innovations in 2024. These advancements span multiple fields, from eco-conscious construction to cutting-edge...
The use of wood and branches as fuel for energy creates local jobs and a circular economy. Finnish KX Tree Shears were developed with this in mind. Their first tree shear product was strong and...
Bayer announced that September 2024 in-market sales of Nubeqa® (Darolutamide), the prostrate cancer drug, has exceeded sales of €1 billion year-to-date making Darolutamide the first ever...
Betolar is another company that is seeking to replace cement with their own innovative geopolymer solution that uses side stream-based materials as the raw material for concrete. They have...
RoRePower has participated in a 4-year EU-funded project aimed at developing and testing small power sources for remotely controlled difficult-to-reach sites located outside the power...
With the continued growth of global e-commerce, the demand for various fiber-based packaging solutions is projected to grow 5–10% annually, according to data from Statista Market Insights and...
A hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT is on board the European Space Agency (ESA) space mission, Hera, to test the deflection technology of potentially hazardous asteroids. The University...
ICEYE, the global leader in SAR satellite operations for Earth Observation and persistent monitoring, has introduced Dwell Precise, a new imaging mode that adds advanced capability to ICEYE’s line...
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched the “Energy First” initiative to revolutionize manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products. This initiative aims to address the...
Aon will incorporate ICEYE’s near real-time flood and wildfire data into its event response capabilities for their reinsurance clients, to facilitate the loss analysis of catastrophic events....
The surface of berry seeds is rich in antimicrobial compounds making berry extracts useful for food, cosmetic and medical applications.The role of these compounds in nature is to protect the seed...
Nordic innovations in developing “bird radars” can reduce the disturbing impact wind turbines have on bird nesting and feeding from the operating noise and the blade movement, as well as the...
A Finnish company, NDR-Industries, has developed hybrid remotely controlled land and air specialised vehicles that operate in demanding terrains. They are already seeing demand from the global...
Mikko Kärkkäinen, Johanna Småros, and Michael Falck are the innovative minds behind RELEX Solutions. Their expertise and vision have changed retail planning and supply chain management worldwide....
Elfys Inc. was established in 2017 from research work performed on the Aalto University campus in Espoo. The company designs, develops, and manufactures customized and standardized...
Decarbonization with Floating Tropical Islands Helsinki, a city renowned for its innovative spirit, is taking a leap towards a sustainable future with the Helsinki Hot Heart project. The initiative,...
Steady Energy Ltd was established in June 2023 as a spin-out company from Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT), one of Europe’s leading research institutions owned by the Finnish state....
EDITORIAL Why do most people in the Nordic countries enjoy safe and reasonably prosperous lives in democracies that pride themselves on equality and welfare? Is it because of natural resources like...
Bluefors Oy pioneers ultra-low temperature cooling systems, enabling breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanotechnology. It was established in 2008 in Finland by Rob Blaauwgeers and Peter...
ICEYE owns and operates the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation that opens access to new levels of data for the persistent monitoring of large and small locations around the globe –...
The Nordic region is home to four financial institutions that serve as the backbone of local development and stability. Strong regional government is an important feature of the Nordics, unlike many...
Readers with bikes often test the state of their hand pumps by pumping a couple of times with their fingertip placed on stopping the air escaping from the hole at the other end of the pump. If the...
Imagine a future where food production isn't dependent on traditional agriculture. That's the potential offered by Solar Foods, a Finnish company developing a revolutionary product called Solein....
Finnish software company Basemark secures $23.9 million to revolutionize car technology with augmented reality (AR). Basemark, a leading provider of automotive graphics and autonomous driving...
Det finska nationalepos Kalevala har inspirerat generationer av konstnärer, författare och musiker, och utgör en grundsten i den finska identiteten. Berättelserna om världens skapelse, dess...
Kalevala spelade en viktig roll i utvecklingen av den finska nationalismen under 1800-talet. Eposet gav finländarna en gemensam historia och identitet, och det stärkte tron på det finska språket...
Data Spaces are decentralised ecosystems where data remains with the data owner, defines policies for data use and access for each dataset separately. The owner can decide to share specific...
The Finnish company that makes internationally-known orange handled scissors has been moving fast with many other great innovations aimed at professionals in the construction market. Your...
The Nordic model stands as a unique and prominent socio-economic structure that has put the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - on the map for their innovative and...
The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative...
Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland have often been described as cousins who share a common heritage but drifted apart, just like relatives who gather at marriages and funerals and to take...
For the last seven years Finland has received the top place as the world’s happiest country. Such an award deserves clarification because it is an extremely curious conclusion about any country...
Sauli Niinistö, the former Finnish President, has been commissioned by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to write a report on “EU Crisis Preparedness”. He will...
Fitch Ratings, like the other main rating agencies S&P and Moody’s all give the same ratings to the four Nordic countries – here is a snapshot from Fitch Ratings:...
Finland’s Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin have taken the first steps in the new agreed F-35 fighter program. VTT, alongside a consortium that includes key Finnish universities, is...
Success does not come easy if you want to disrupt the traditional market that almost exclusively has installed porcelain toilets, sinks and bathtubs market more than the last 100 years! We all know...
As a consumer of cosmetics, do you know what your products contain and how they are produced? Or, when you are repainting the house / apartment / room, what is it you’re brushing up the walls...
Sustainability is a crucial demand from consumers, especially among young generations. This statement is especially true for cosmetics with a history of negative publicity related to animal testing...
Every one of us has a different experience of shopping for groceries and other daily needs. The complexity of dealing with our vagaries is something that shops must deal with to make sure that...
Embracing Innovation and Sustainability In the heart of the Nordic region, Finland stands as a beacon of progress, continuously pushing boundaries and embracing innovation in all spheres of life. As...
