Joensuu, Finland, and Gothenburg, Sweden, are renowned university cities fostering innovation through dynamic ecosystems that bridge academia and industry. Both cities have cultivated spin-off...
1928 Diagnostics empowers healthcare providers to swiftly identify and respond to antibiotic-resistant infections, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and contributing to global health efforts...
A new project called "Nordic Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI in Prostate Cancer,"( NorDCaP), which is a Nordic collaborative research initiative focused on improving the diagnosis and management of...
Neurosurgeons in Sweden are using Microsoft's HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset to enhance precision in brain surgeries. This advanced technology allows surgeons to overlay 3D holographic images of a...
Neko Health, a Swedish health-tech company co-founded by and Hjalmar Nilsonne and Spotify’s Daniel Ek, has launched an advanced body scanning technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) with...
Metsä Group's innovation company Metsä Spring along with Sweden’s Chalmers Ventures and Jovitech Invest participated in a funding round of €1 million to build a pilot plant in Gothenburg...
The recent study by forumNordic (see below) on the international visibility of Nordic innovations examines the challenges Nordic companies and scientific bodies face in gaining global attention—a...
Hans Malehmir’s groundbreaking invention is offering scientists and engineers a detailed look at what lies beneath the surface of the Earth. This innovative tool has been deployed worldwide for...
The Nordic Ethical AI Expert Group, established in September 2023 by Nordic Innovation, aims to position the Nordic region as a leader in ethical artificial intelligence (AI) and responsible data...
Regenergy Frövi AB utilizes industrial waste heat and green electricity to produce vegetables in the largest greenhouse in the Nordics. Since 2023, Vinga Group, a Swedish investment firm, has...
Private companies, the public sector and consumers in the Nordics have been investing heavily sustainable waste management. Landfills are no longer being built, and waste is no longer being...
It is surprising that the incoming American president is embarking on “anti-woke” executive proclamations to slow or stop the development of renewables at a time when they are proving to be the...
Rester Oy, established in 2019, is a Finnish company specializing in textile recycling solutions. The are in the business of recovering textiles, like end-of-life garments, uniforms, and workwear,...
An AI that suggests a scenic route for your roadtrip and a voice agent that lets your car order coffee for you. These are some of the startups selected to join MobilityXlab and collaborate with...
Listen to this podacast on NotebookLM! The article highlights the development of sustainable, cellulose-based paper batteries by numerous Nordic and international research institutions and...
The quest for sustainable and eco-friendly energy storage solutions has led to significant advancements in cellulose-based paper batteries. This innovative technology promises to revolutionize the...
CTEK AB, Zaptec ASA, and Kempower Oy are leaders in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, each offering unique approaches to address the growing demand for sustainable charging...
A groundbreaking collaboration has been announced between Novatron Fusion Group and Oxford Sigma, aiming to push the boundaries of fusion power plant design and development. This strategic...
By Jonas Dromberg - Helsinki and Stockholm, 2024. The European security landscape is shifting, but not in the way you may be thinking. There’s a development not widely understood that is set...
The Kreuger 1000 (pictured above) is made in Sweden by Nordic Air Defence, (NAD). It is a dual-use drone interceptor platform that uses batteries instead of fuel-based propulsion. In our...
Over the past years, Swedish researchers at Memory Clinic of Skåne University Hospital have been working on improving the accuracy of diagnosing dementia due to Alzheimer disease (AD) by...
The stability of the power grid is crucial to meet society's energy needs and enable the transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, as these sources are weather-dependent and...
Sweden is set to lead innovation into 2024 with a strong focus on sustainability, technology, and climate change mitigation. These top innovations showcase Sweden's dynamic technological ecosystem,...
Chalmers University of Technology is a private research university located in Gothenburg that focuses on engineering and science, but more broadly it also conducts research and offers education in...
Cell Impact has developed a unique, patented, high-precision method for forming the very thin metallic plates – flow plates – that are used in fuel cells and electrolyzers. Around the...
Novatron Fusion Group is working on a Nordic perspective on the global fusion energy landscape, emphasizing the urgent need to industrialize commercial fusion energy. Fusion energy is one of...
Microscopic organisms have immense potential as a sustainable protein source due to their efficient use of resources like water and land, as well as their extremely low carbon footprint compared to...
RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) is a state-owned research institute that collaborates with academia, industry, and society to drive innovation and sustainable growth. It plays a crucial role in...
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...
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...
In recent years, the aviation industry has been under increasing pressure to address its environmental impact. With concerns about climate change mounting, there has been a growing demand for...
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...
The Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems (Vinnova) recently commissioned an independent review of their “Strategic Innovation Programmes” (SIPs), whereby various government...
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...
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:...
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have performed the world's first life cycle assessment (LCA) of an existing, two-seater, all-electric aircraft, with a direct...