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...
In partnership with Aalto University and Finnish industrial collaborators (see below), VTT has introduced groundbreaking technology for shaping cardboard into origami-inspired structures through a...
The transition from our current fossil fuel-focused energy system to a one based mainly on renewable energy generation will introduce new challenges, the two main ones being the intermittent nature...
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...
Paxster, a Norwegian company, is making waves in the world of urban logistics with its innovative electric delivery vehicles. Designed specifically for last-mile delivery, these compact vehicles...
Ammonia is a promising alternative as the shipping industry looks for more sustainable fuel options to support its decarbonisation efforts. They have set out in a new paper the most important facts...
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...
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 Financial Times wrote an excellent article this week about how many Finnish schools are taking financial literacy seriously with some help from academia, financial professionals, and the media...
As a writer your correspondent loves using paper to write outlines, stories and articles, but the words still need to get in a digital format... … Introducing reMarkable that emulates paper –...
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...
Together with VTT, LUT University is studying how carbon dioxide emissions from forest industry can be utilised in producing plastics, for example. Carbon dioxide can also be used to produce...
As Editor-in-Chief of ForumNordic, I felt it as a duty to re-publish this article that was originally published on the Norway’s SINTEF site in November 2024. It was written by Øystein...
Many start-ups may suffer from a lack of support from their owners as soon as they sell a big slice of their equity to a venture capitalist or private equity company. They may be left to their own...
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...
Iceland is emerging as a hub for technological innovation with its strong focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and gaming. A mix of startups and established companies are spearheading...
Norway is also making remarkable strides in innovation, with a focus on renewable energy, smart mobility, and technological advancements shaping its 2024 landscape. Among Norway’s leading...
Denmark is a global leader in innovation, powered by a combination of strong research systems, government investment, and entrepreneurial spirit. As we move into 2024, several Danish startups 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...
We have recently published a study on the effectiveness of English language press releases to secure international visibility from Nordic companies. The study acknowledges that companies, both large...
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...
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...
Water Linked, in Norway, manufacture a range of underwater acoustic products for underwater communication developed with smart IoT technology. The products are based on reliable and affordable...
The Swisss carbon removal startup Climeworks struck an agreement with the US investment bank Morgan Stanley. The contract is for the removal of 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the air until 2037,...
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...
The European Policy Analysis Group has recently prepared a report on why innovation in the EU lags behind the US. The most recent EU Scoreboard indicates that the transatlantic gap...
A consortium of companies has joined forces to demonstrate the feasibility of the entire CO₂ removal value chain, from carbon capture and liquefaction to transport and finally end use in concrete...
The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), evaluates innovation performance across 133 economies worldwide. This year, GII 2024...
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...
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...
Experts at Bioco, Nofima, Norilia, Nortura and SINTEF are collaborating to better utilise “rest raw materials” from chicken and turkey. The raw materials here refer to the remaining parts of a...
The Euro Nordic Funding Alliance (ENFA) organised a small but intense event October 14-15 in Stockholm for Blended Finance. They are dedicated to empowering growth through strategic funding...
The Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation for the period 2021 to 2027 with a budget of around €100 billion. It was established to secure the following...
In the above photo you can see the 3Sonic- A novel 3D imaging device used to improve precision in cancer surgery – this was supported with funding from the Fund. The Innovation Fund is...
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...
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...
