Antibody Therapies from Denmark
Genmab, headquartered in Copenhagen, has built a strong royalty-driven foundation via approved medicines such as DARZALEX® (daratumumab) and TEP‑KINLY® (epcoritamab) while shifting into...
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🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇮🇸 Nordic Healthcare Innovation News – September/October 2025
🇫🇮 FINLAND 1) University of Helsinki (FI)• Breakthrough on tumor immune evasion mechanisms (checkpoint regulation) announced Oct 2025.• Potential new targets for immunotherapies.•...
Chalmers Ventures Accelerates Sweden’s Deep Tech Momentum
Chalmers Ventures, Gothenburg’s powerhouse for early-stage innovation, has opened the 2025 autumn season with a series of high-impact achievements across quantum technology, sustainable energy,...
An Updated forumNordic is Back!
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...
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 traditional communication channels achieve international visibility for Nordic companies?
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
European and Nordic Alternatives to US Cybersecurity Applications
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...
European and Nordic Alternatives to Microsoft Teams and Slack
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...
European Alternatives to Major US Tech Platforms
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...
Steady Energy Achieves Major Commercial and Funding Milestones in Decarbonizing District Heating
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...
Ixi’s Breakthrough Eyewear is Revolutionizing Vision Correction
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...
Nordic Innovation is Using Carbon Waste Streams when Incinerating Waste for Heat
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...
Sodium-Ion Battery Innovation Battle: Northvolt vs. Natron Energy
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: Revolutionizing Electric Mobility with Integrated Wheel Motor Technology
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...
Kalevala Koru: Great Nordic Innovation from a Legacy of Culture, Craftsmanship, and Community
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...