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 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...
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...
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....
With rising concerns over data privacy, surveillance, and digital sovereignty, European and Nordic cybersecurity firms offer robust, privacy-compliant alternatives to major U.S. providers. These...
Europeans must act now to seek alternatives to U.S. tech giants, whose dominance increasingly harms society. Children are drawn into distracting apps, while personal data is exploited in intrusive...
It is time for Europeans to act about finding our alternatives to social media and digital technology now that it is becoming clear that the US media and tech giants are using their dominance to...
Exactly one year ago forumNordic published a groundbreaking story about a the early startup days of Steady Energy’s innovations for a small nuclear plant for district heating – this is the...
A Finnish startup named IXI is on the verge of transforming the eyewear industry with its cutting-edge innovation: glasses that automatically adjust focus to match the viewer’s gaze. Developed...
What are the Nordics Key Sectors Ripe for Recycling PlasticsOnly 13% of plastics are currently recycled, and much of it is downcycled. As plastics emit nearly 3 tons of CO₂ per ton burned, they...
In November 2024, Summa Equity, through its portfolio company NG Group, acquired Fortum Oyj’s Recycling & Waste business for approximately €800 million. This strategic acquisition merges...
Introductiontion The sodium-ion battery market is rapidly evolving, with companies vying to develop innovative and sustainable energy storage solutions. This article compares two prominent players...
Donut Lab and Verge Motorcycles have developed electric vehicle innovations related to integrated wheel motor (IWM) technology. Their collaboration has produced solutions that are reshaping the...
It all started with the Kalevala Women’s Association, one of the guardians of the Finnish heritage, a great example of how Nordic women are fully integrated into society and business. They were...
In the heart of Kenya's Kwale County, a remarkable story of innovation and compassion is unfolding. It's the story of Home Street Home (HSH) and the Kalevala Training Center (KTC), two entities...
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....
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...
Corti, a Danish artificial intelligence company, is revolutionizing the healthcare industry with its specialized AI solutions designed to enhance patient care and streamline medical...
Hinge Health is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. The company primarily operates in the United States, where it serves large employers, health plans, and public sector...
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...
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...
It is not new but Hammarby Sjöstadis a beautiful suburb of Stockholm that has emerged as a great innovative model for sustainable urban development, integrating innovative digital...
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...
As the demand for sustainable and plant-based protein sources continues to rise, Nordic researchers are turning to an unexpected yet promising solution—seaweed. A recent study from the University...
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,...
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...
Fuse Vectors, a pioneering biomanufacturing company based in Denmark, is at the forefront of innovations that address some of the most pressing challenges in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals....
Agteria Biotech, a Stockholm-based startup, is pioneering a novel approach to mitigating climate change by focusing on reducing methane emissions from livestock. The company has developed AB-01, a...
Better and cheaper offshore wind farms are the goal for a new cooperative effort on renewable energy between the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the Norwegian University of Science and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The doctoral dissertation "Phage-biosensors for Detection of Cancer from Urine" by Vilhelmiina Juusti (Turku University, 2025) presents the development of phage-based biosensors for...
Danish health-tech company Qvin has introduced the Q-Pad, a groundbreaking menstrual pad that enables women to monitor their health through menstrual blood. This innovation eliminates...
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...
Blueprint Genetics, a Finnish biotechnology company, has developed innovative approaches for genetic testing. It was founded in 2012 and secured recognition for its comprehensive and accurate...
Kahoot!, a Norwegian education technology company, uses an innovative approach to learning through interactive, game-based platforms. Founded in 2012, Kahoot! makes learning more engaging,...
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...
