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From Data Chaos to Clarity: How Talonic Is Automating the Dirty Work of Data
In the age of AI, few companies are tackling one of the most tedious—but mission-critical—problems in modern business: the mess of unstructured data. Berlin-based Talonic is taking it head-on. Whether it’s PDFs, scanned contracts, Excel...
Rerun: Pioneering the Future of Physical AI Data Infrastructure
Rerun, a Stockholm-based startup, is building an innovative multimodal data stack tailored for Physical AI. The company aims to bridge the gap between AI and real-world applications by developing a high-performance database and cloud data platform...
Jolla Mind2 & Venho.ai Sets New Demands for AI Operating Systems
By Göte Nyman, Professor, University Of Helsinki, Finland & Antti Saarnio, Co-Founder Jolla, Founder Venho.ai To the best of our knowledge, Jolla Mind2 is the world’s first AI computer that runs on a specifically designed, native AI...
AI’s DeepL supported by Nordics and supports Nordic Languages & Many Other Languages
DeepL, established in 2017 in Cologne, Germany, has rapidly emerged as a frontrunner in artificial intelligence-powered language translation. Even though it is a German company, Nordic investors have invested heavily in the company, (see...
Oslo, Like Stockholm, Pushes Green Innovations Hard!
Like the Swedes and other Nordic neighbours, Norwegian cities have implemented sustainable solutions that not only positively impact the environment but also enhance the quality of life for their residents. Below is an overview of...
Iceye is No. 20 on the list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2025.
In 2025, ICEYE, a Finnish microsatellite manufacturer and operator, secured the 20th spot on Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies. This recognition places ICEYE among global innovators such as Nvidia,...
Without free speech innovation fades – but not in Nordics, here’s why…
Innovation thrives when scientific research thrives. Scientific research thrives when there is a big pool of well-educated people nurtured in schools and universities thrive where people think, debate, disagree without fear of being punished. ...
The Tarvas Footwear Story – Innovations here too!
Tarvas is a Finnish footwear company that has carved a unique niche in a global market dominated by major players. Established in 2017 in Helsinki, Tarvas was born out of a desire to create durable, stylish footwear that withstands the...
Nordic Innovations: Transformative Achievements in Past 20 Years
This white paper explores the remarkable innovations emerging from the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) over the last decades. It provides an analysis of key achievements across sectors, examines challenges and...
Innovative Global Weather Intelligence Leaps Forward Again!
In March 2025, Skyfora, a Finnish company, secured €4 million in a funding round led by Ugly Duckling Ventures and LUMO Labs, with participation from Voima Ventures and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. This investment aims to support...
Finland’s CyberCoach & iLOQ Get Together to Strengthen Security
Think about your door locks and your cyber security – they have a lot in common – small errors like an unlocked door or a careless click are regular disasters for many! Two Finnish companies have become natural partners! iLOQ, a global...
Innovestor Group’s Strategic Investments in Capalo AI and Life Sciences Startups
Innovestor Group, founded in 2014, is a Finnish venture capital firm headquartered in Helsinki. Innovestor's approach combines venture capital funding with an online co-investment platform, enabling private investors to directly participate in...
Tale of Two Cities – Global Innovations at Joensuu’s Photonics & Gothenburg’s Chalmers University of Technology
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 companies that translate academic research into...
Innovative Non-invasive Functional NeuroImaging (OFNI) Research Oulu University Hospital Works on Global Scale
Professor Vesa Kiviniemi is leading the Oulu Functional NeuroImaging (OFNI) research group at the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital. His team, which combines leading experts from the USA, Canada, China, Germany and other universities...
This is Not “Mission Impossible” – Surgeons in Sweden Use HoloLens 2 for Brain Surgery
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 patient’s brain onto their real-world view...
