forumNordic Closes for Vacation
The forumNordic team is on vacation for the next couple of weeks. Here in the Nordics, we still know how to take time off — and we do it to keep our minds fresh and focused.Even though climate...
Author: Nicholas Anderson
VTT – Summer news about their Innovations
CaSE: Hypermine: aiming to maximise mineral recovery & minimise environmental impact Hypermine, a spinout of VTT, has announced the successful closure of its seed funding round. With demand for...
Medical Robots form the Nordics are Marching into the Clinic and Hospitals
As summer approaches readers will know that the Nordics go off to enjoy sunshine, forests, sea, mountains, and lakes. The annual trek has already started - brains and bodies will be rested because...
Do you really believe that you can buy international visibility with traditional communication channels?
All Innovative Nordic companies and scientific bodies want and need international visibility – exports are essential but getting the innovations out into the markets is increasingly challenging....
Skanska’s Portal North Bridge: Innovation Rooted in Decades of Expertise
Skanska’s joint venture with Traylor Bros. has delivered a testament to engineering excellence and innovation since breaking ground on the Portal North Bridge in August 2022. Spanning...
Revisiting COVID‑19 – Have Lessons from Nordics Been Learnt?
During the COVID‑19 pandemic, Nordic countries exhibited relatively low mortality despite divergent policies. Denmark, Finland, and Norway recorded minimal excess deaths compared to reference...
Saab’s Innovative Unmanned Airborne Early Warning Solution
Saab, the Swedish defence and security leader, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to develop an innovative Unmanned Airborne Early...
Unlocking Earth’s Heat: Iceland’s Bold Move to Supercharge Geothermal Energy
Far beneath Iceland’s rugged surface lies an energy source that could transform the global green transition: geothermal heat. Researchers in Iceland and Norway are now racing to multiply the power...
Nordic Countries like Finland Must Link Data Centre Development to New Energy and Grid Commitments
In today’s energy‑constrained world, data centres are far from innovations—they are colossal consumers of electricity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), “there is no AI...
Finland’s Fusion Frontier: VTT and the Nation’s Role in Advancing Fusion Energy
While Sweden’s Novatron Fusion Group leads Nordic private fusion innovation, Finland is also making significant contributions to the global fusion sector, primarily through VTT Technical...
Industrifonden vs. KTH Holding: A Comparative Look at Two Key Swedish Innovation Investors
Sweden’s thriving innovation ecosystem is powered in part by its robust network of institutional investors. Among them, Industrifonden and KTH Holding stand out—both active...
Novatron: Sweden’s Bold Leap Toward Commercial Fusion Energy
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) is a deep-tech energy startup at the forefront of the global race to develop viable fusion energy. The...
NitroCapt: Pioneering Sustainable Fertilizer Through Plasma Technology
NitroCapt, a Swedish climate-tech startup founded in 2016 by physicist and farmer Gustaf Forsberg alongside chemist Peter Baeling, is on a mission to decarbonize the nitrogen fertilizer industry....
America’s Democratic Drift: Why the Nordics Should Be Concerned
By Nicholas Anderson, Editor-in-Chief, forumNordic In an increasingly interconnected world, the stability of the United States—economically, politically, and morally—has long served as a...
Quantum Computing Employment in the Nordic Countries (2025 Overview)
As of 2025, the Nordic countries have made steady progress in developing quantum computing capabilities. While Finland leads the charge with a mature ecosystem, other countries like Sweden, Denmark,...
Sensofusion: Pioneering Anti-Drone Defence from Helsinki
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Sensofusion is a small but leading developer of advanced anti-drone systems, specializing in radio frequency (RF) detection and countermeasure...
Revolutionizing Hydrogen Fuel Cells: SINTEF’s Ultra-Thin Membrane Innovation
Hydrogen fuel cells are lauded for their efficiency and zero-emission output, emitting only water vapor. However, their widespread adoption has been hindered by high costs and environmental...
Harnessing Lignin for Sustainable Sunscreen Solutions
In the quest for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional sunscreens, lignin—a natural polymer found abundantly in plants—has emerged as a promising candidate. Traditionally considered a...
Breakthroughs from Nordic Research Bodies: A Review of Nine Key Scientific Advances
In the latest edition of forumNordic News, nine press releases highlight groundbreaking scientific achievements from Nordic institutions including SINTEF, VTT, Aalto, DTU, Chalmers, and KTH....
Nordic-French Energy Alliance Powers UK’s Renewable Ambitions
A powerful cross-border partnership between Finland’s Wärtsilä and France’s EDF Renewables is helping the UK take major steps toward its clean energy goals. Combining Nordic battery innovation...
Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Imperative: Learning from the ICC-Microsoft Fallout
In light of growing geopolitical tensions and technological dependencies, European nations are urgently re-evaluating their reliance on U.S. digital infrastructure. This concern is not...
CyberCoach and the M&S Cyberattack: A Missed Opportunity
The recent cyberattack on Marks & Spencer plc (M&S), attributed to the hacking group Scattered Spider, highlights the critical need for comprehensive and psychologically smart cybersecurity...
Legora: Successful & Impressive AI-Powered Legal Solutions for the Modern Lawyer
In the rapidly evolving landscape of legal technology, Legora has emerged as a frontrunner, transforming the way legal professionals approach their work. Founded in Stockholm, Sweden, Legora is an...
Nordic Innovation in Alternative Proteins: Beyond Kelp
While SINTEF's kelp-based lab-grown meat project gains attention, other Nordic entities are actively exploring diverse avenues within the alternative protein sector. This commitment stems from a...
Kelp-Based Lab-Grown Meat: A Sustainable Future from SINTEF?
Researchers at SINTEF in Norway are pioneering a novel approach to lab-grown meat production, focusing on the use of kelp and other sustainable resources. The project aims to create animal proteins...
Revolutionizing Digital Communications with Chip-Scale Microcombs
Modern communication systems are constantly evolving to meet the growing demands for faster data transmission speeds. A promising advancement in this field is the development of chip-scale...
Innovative Breakthrough in the Fight Against Chlamydia
Chlamydia trachomatis is the world’s most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infection, with over 130 million new cases reported globally each year. Despite this staggering figure, current...
Revolutionary 3D Bioprinting Breakthrough Inside the Human Body
A groundbreaking advancement in medical science is unfolding through the development of a 3D printer designed to operate inside the human body. This innovation, led by Professor Stina Simonsson and...
Help the World Discover Nordic Innovation — Send Us Your News
Nordic innovations shape the future of sustainability, health, digital technology, and energy—yet few outside our region ever hear about them. A comprehensive 2024 study by forumNordic revealed a...
News from Nordic Innovators
Stay informed with sharp, digestible updates from the most forward-thinking companies in the Nordics. From AI-powered satellites to next-gen smart glasses and sustainable aquaculture, get the latest...
Bonalive: Finnish Innovation Tackling Global Infection Crisis
Exploring Bonalive's Breakthrough Products, Research, Global Reach, and Financial Growth 1. Products: An Antibiotic-Free Solution to a Global Threat Bonalive, a biomedical company founded in 2009 in...
The Incredible Innovation of Transforming of Wood & Plant Waste into Useful Building Materials
Elementic, a Finnish startup based in Tampere, is pioneering a transformative approach to carbon capture through its innovative construction materials. They have developed a multi-patented process...
Kasvu Group – A Source of Innovation: Finnish CEOs Tackle the Growth Challenge of Small Companies
Finland has long been known for its innovation, education, and technological expertise. Yet despite these strengths, the country faces a persistent economic challenge: a vast number of small...
A Night at the Opera—With an Innovative Twist: “Transsi” at the Finnish National Opera
The grand halls of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet in Helsinki are typically associated with elegance, tradition, and a kind of quiet reverence for the arts. But one recent evening, the venue...
But the Nordics are not alone in Developing Alternative Rare Earth Supplies…
China holds a dominant position in the global supply of rare earth elements (REEs), especially those used in permanent magnets vital for electric vehicles, wind turbines, military systems, and...
Breaking the Magnetic Monopoly: How the Nordics Are Innovating Beyond Rare Earths
Introduction: China’s Magnetic Grip Two recent articles in The Economist underscore the geopolitical and technological peril posed by China’s near-monopoly on rare earth elements (REEs),...
Summary of ‘Is This the Year We Doom Civilization?’ by Paul Krugman
Readers who follow forumNordic will know that we, the Nordics, hold dear many important human values and virtues that appear to be lost to the current American leaders. There are however clear and...
Hyperion Robotics partners with Norwegian SINTEF manufacturing to develop next generation low-carbon concrete
Hyperion Robotics Oy, a Finnish technology company founded in 2020 in Espoo, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the construction industry through its innovative use of collaborative robots...
A Grip on the Future: How Universal Robots, Piab AB, and Joulin Are Transforming Smart Automation
In an era where flexibility and precision define the manufacturing floor, a powerful European-American alliance is taking robotic automation to the next level. Danish cobot pioneer Universal...
Nordic Robotics: A Regional Powerhouse of Innovation and Specialization
The Nordic region has emerged as a vibrant and diversified player in robotics innovation, blending cutting-edge research with strong industrial heritage and a growing emphasis on sustainability....