Editor’s Note: This is a long read about seeking out Rare Earth Materials - but it is useful to pick topics of interest… Early academic demonstrations around 2019–2020 showed drones...
Mattia Thibault and the Future of Mediated Worlds The evolution of digital technologies has blurred the boundaries between physical and virtual spaces, creating what scholars increasingly describe...
Finland has great strengths in AI development with deep but specialised AI sector supported by successful private companies and public bodies like VTT and their universities. Peter Sarlin, founder...
Strategic Implications for Critical Technologies and Policy Rare earth elements (REE) are indispensable for advanced technologies, including semiconductors, renewable energy systems, and defence...
The Nordic region's strength in innovation is increasingly demonstrated through powerful collaborations, both within the region and with international partners. Since the start of 2025, a wave of...
🇫🇮 Finland VTT's Carbon-Recycled Plastic for Automotive PartsFinnish state-owned research body VTT announced a new method to create high-strength polymers from captured CO2 and biomass. The...
Nordic innovation has long thrived on a foundation of rule-based governance, international cooperation, scientific integrity, and predictable regulatory environments. Yet the emerging direction of...
(Coverage: roughly 23 October – 20 November 2025) 🇫🇮 FINLAND 🇫🇮 Finland’s VTT–Millog partnership accelerates defence-innovation transfer VTT and Millog signed a new cooperation...
🇮🇸 Iceland 1) Iceland to establish National AI & Supercomputing CentreISK 1.4 bn (≈€9.3 m) AIFA-ICE project announced.Direct link to Finland’s LUMI AI Factory.Boost for...
🇸🇪 Sweden 1) Ericsson + Nokia + Fraunhofer show 6G video codingFirst live demo for next-gen codec over 5G/6G network.Step toward immersive comms at 6G latencies.Multi-vendor R&D...
🇫🇮 Finland 1) Wärtsilä → Australia’s largest DC-coupled hybridDelivers a DC-coupled solar+BESS architecture to the NEM.Hybrid layout aims to boost round-trip efficiency/revenues.Showcase...
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,...
🇩🇰 Denmark DEN-1. Systematic adds new AI features to SitaWare Insight (1 Sep).AI chatbot for mission support; BYO models; deployable at edge.Enhances intelligence mgt. and...
🇸🇪 Sweden SWE-1. Saab to lead NATO Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network (AUWB‑MN).Interoperability for maritime uncrewed and conventional platforms.Project formally...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Founded in 2024, Distance Technologies is a Finnish startup specializing in glasses-free mixed reality solutions. Their proprietary technology transforms any transparent surface into a 3D light...
SISU, a well-established Finnish manufacturer, showcased its latest innovation, the GTT all-terrain vehicle. Designed for versatility and rugged performance, the GTT is engineered to operate in the...
Germany and the Finnish defense company Patria have signed a significant contract for the development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. This new agreement, valued at...
Advanced Surveillance Systems Millog has unveiled its latest line of advanced surveillance systems designed to enhance situational awareness for military personnel. These state-of-the-art systems...
The SecD-Day Conference and Exhibition here in Helsinki was a a great success showcasing Nordic innovations in defence expertise and strengthening international collaboration between...
IoEX Gateway – This is a versatile platform designed to bridge connectivity gaps in defense applications. Operating independently, it can be implemented across various platforms, offering...
By Jonas Dromberg - Helsinki and Stockholm, 2024. The European security landscape is shifting, but not in the way you may be thinking. There’s a development not widely understood that is set...
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...
The government is launching a range of new measures and pledging NOK 967 million to strengthen Norway’s defence industry. Of this, NOK 342 million is earmarked for small and medium-sized Norwegian...
A Finnish company, NDR-Industries, has developed hybrid remotely controlled land and air specialised vehicles that operate in demanding terrains. They are already seeing demand from the global...
