Small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) power employment, innovation, and local resilience, yet they are structurally more exposed to shocks and credit frictions. Hamid Cheraghali’s...
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...
If you’ve ever felt that a robot seemed “more alive” just because it had eyes, you’re not imagining it. A new Finnish-led study from Tampere University, published in 2026, digs into...
Editor’s note: Here is another study from the same team in Tampere. The 2 studies handle two related topics – here is a brief description of their main...
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...
Lessons from Five Global Case Studies Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognized as critical for addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic resilience. However,...
🇫🇮 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...
Food is more than just a mix of ingredients—it is a complex, hierarchical material where structure determines texture, taste, and even nutritional value. To design healthier and more sustainable...
Modern photonics demands components that are not only fast and efficient but also dynamically tuneable. HyCom Core introduces a breakthrough in this domain: an electrically controllable...
As nations accelerate efforts to scale low-emission hydrogen, global frontrunners like Japan and the Netherlands offer critical insights into building robust supply chains. At a recent International...
🇮🇸 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...
🇫🇮 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...
Helsinki’s Nanoform is converting nanoparticle engineering into clinic-ready products. Its Controlled Expansion of Supercritical Solutions (CESS®) process creates crystalline API nanoparticles...
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...
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,...
1) AI chatbot “Hervör” to serve the Deaf community• National association plans AI assistant for services.• Goal: faster, more inclusive communication.• Signals public-sector adoption of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Göte Nyman, Professor, University Of Helsinki, Finland & Antti Saarnio, Co-Founder Jolla, Founder Venho.ai To the best of our knowledge, Jolla Mind2 is the world’s first AI computer that...
This white paper explores the remarkable innovations emerging from the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) over the last decades. It provides an analysis of key achievements...
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...
