Why Europe fails to Innovate like the USA
The European Policy Analysis Group has recently prepared a report on why innovation in the EU lags behind the US. The most recent EU Scoreboard indicates that the transatlantic gap...
Category: Science and Research
Top-quality Protein Powders for Humans – Norway
Experts at Bioco, Nofima, Norilia, Nortura and SINTEF are collaborating to better utilise “rest raw materials” from chicken and turkey. The raw materials here refer to the remaining parts of a...
Horizon Europe – Sounds Great, but resembles More a European Maze…
The Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation for the period 2021 to 2027 with a budget of around €100 billion. It was established to secure the following...
The Danish Innovation Fund Directly Finances Many Innovations
In the above photo you can see the 3Sonic- A novel 3D imaging device used to improve precision in cancer surgery – this was supported with funding from the Fund. The Innovation Fund is...
Norwegian research project recovers rare metals
The Norwegian research project "RecirkIrRu" focuses on recycling the rare metals iridium and ruthenium. These metals are essential for the green transition, as iridium is used in hydrogen fuel cells...
“FastNews” Finnish technology going into outer space – aims to help protecting Earth from asteroid impacts
A hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT is on board the European Space Agency (ESA) space mission, Hera, to test the deflection technology of potentially hazardous asteroids. The University...
Oslo Innovation Week 2024 – “Pioneers”
Oslo Innovation Week (OIW) 2024, occurred September 23-27, a premier event in the Nordic innovation landscape. This annual gathering, hosted by the City of Oslo and managed by Oslo Business Region,...
Quantum Computers Have 100-year Old Danish Roots
A Danish scientists, Niels Bohr, saw and understood the structure of an atom and went on to contribute new light of quantum structures. His work, some 100 years ago is now leading the first...
Norwegian Scientist Peers into Genetic Algorithms On von Neumann’s Computer
Nils Aall Barricelli, a Norwegian/Italian, was a pioneering figure in the fields of genetics and computer science, best known for his early experiments with evolutionary algorithms and artificial...
“Fast News” – RISE’s Broad Expertise Fuels Industry Resilience and Innovation.
RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) is a state-owned research institute that collaborates with academia, industry, and society to drive innovation and sustainable growth. It plays a crucial role in...
FastNews – Berry Compounds that Protect Seeds Can be Used for Humans too According to VTT
The surface of berry seeds is rich in antimicrobial compounds making berry extracts useful for food, cosmetic and medical applications.The role of these compounds in nature is to protect the seed...
Interesting Nordic Stories Can be Extracted from Patent Numbers
The European Patent Office (EPO) is the HQ of Europe’s patent treasures and is located in a huge glass building in Munich. The EPO oversees national state member patent offices as well as handling...
Bird Radar Innovations Help to Protect Birds for Wind Farms
Nordic innovations in developing “bird radars” can reduce the disturbing impact wind turbines have on bird nesting and feeding from the operating noise and the blade movement, as well as the...
Transformative Nordic Research: Pioneering Health, Sustainability, and Industry Innovation
The 2024 NordForsk Impact Report highlights the significant strides made in Nordic research collaboration, with an emphasis on active projects. This year’s report records a substantial increase in...
R&D in Norway – An In-Depth Analysis
Norway's investment in research and development (R&D) reached nearly 89 billion NOK in 2022, highlighting the country's commitment to innovation and technological advancement. The distribution...
Norway Still Drilling for Fossils, But Already Big in Renewables & Carbon Capture
Although Norway is a significant producer of fossil fuels in the global markets, it is never-the-less investing heavily in carbon capture technology and projects, as well as having a huge number of...
NTNU’s Innovation Resources and Entreprenørskolen
Norway's entrepreneurial landscape is bolstered by institutions dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Two entities leading this charge are Entreprenørskolen (NTNU School of...
New Optical Measurements Revolutionise Health & Wellness Monitoring
Elfys Inc. was established in 2017 from research work performed on the Aalto University campus in Espoo. The company designs, develops, and manufactures customized and standardized...
Háskólinn í Reykjavík – Reykjavik University
Reykjavik University (RU) is a significant source and driver of innovation in Iceland, fostering the entrepreneurial spirit of students and society. The university is committed to supporting...
Rannís: Driving Innovation and Research in Iceland
At the forefront of Iceland's scientific and cultural landscape stands the Icelandic Centre for Research, known as Rannís. This dynamic institution plays a pivotal role in driving research,...
Rethinking Innovation – Key Takeaways from Swedish Report
The Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems (Vinnova) recently commissioned an independent review of their “Strategic Innovation Programmes” (SIPs), whereby various government...
Finland’s VTT Involved in “Google-like” Innovative Data Spaces
Data Spaces are decentralised ecosystems where data remains with the data owner, defines policies for data use and access for each dataset separately. The owner can decide to share specific...
Norway Invests in Research Centers for Sustainable Energy (article 1)
The Research Council of Norway allocates funding new environmentally friendly energy solutions. Eight new Research Centers will receive between 120 to 180 million Norwegian kroner...
Norway Invests in Research Centers for Sustainable Energy (article 2)
Eight Norwegian research centers will receive a total of around 1.28 billion Norwegian kroner (110 million euros) in funding over eight years. The funded centers focus on diverse research...
Innovation Leaders – Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, & Netherlands
The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative...
Unveiling the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Insights from the AI-Powered Solutions for Public Services Program. In the era of rapid technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, revolutionizing various...