🇮🇸 Iceland ISL-1. Eyvör NCC‑IS event highlights cybersecurity R&D impact (11 Sep).Icelandic competence centre outlines next grant round.Focus on research‑to‑impact...
🇸🇪 Sweden SWE-1. Saab to lead NATO Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network (AUWB‑MN).Interoperability for maritime uncrewed and conventional platforms.Project formally...
🇫🇮  Finland FIN-1. FDF Logistics Command signs contract for TNT explosive supply with Forcit (3 Sep).Supports sustained training/readiness with secure domestic supply.Part of broader...
DK-1 — UCPH Proteomics Research Infrastructure gets 90 m DKK• Novo Nordisk Foundation funds UCPH PRI with 90 m DKK.• Expands proteomics tech & training access...
FI-1. VTT – W-Cube mission wraps with 75 GHz space demo• VTT says ESA’s Finnish-built W-Cube nanosatellite ends a 4-year mission.• First-ever demo that the ultra-high 75 GHz band works for...
🇮🇸 Iceland ReykjavĂk University — joint university accelerator “Snjallræði” (Aug 19–20)Three universities to co-manage Iceland’s first joint accelerator.Links venture design...
🇳🇴 Norway SINTEF — new Tiller pilot facility (Aug 20)Industrial-process piloting for CCUS → green products value chains.Boosts TRL and scale-up capacity.Source: SINTEF SINTEF —...
🇫🇮 Finland Aalto University — ms-range transmon coherence (Jul 8)Breakthrough raises superconducting-qubit stability into millisecond territory.Supports more reliable quantum processors...
forumNordic is Back with a Stronger, Sharper, & More Focused on Global Impact forumNordic.com has relaunched in a streamlined, powerful format designed for one purpose: to give Nordic...
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...
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...
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 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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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....
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...
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,...
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Sensofusion is a small but leading developer of advanced anti-drone systems, specializing in radio frequency (RF) detection and countermeasure...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
