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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
In the quest for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional sunscreens, lignin—a natural polymer found abundantly in plants—has emerged as a promising candidate. Traditionally considered a...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Chlamydia trachomatis is the world’s most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infection, with over 130 million new cases reported globally each year. Despite this staggering figure, current...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Onego Bio, a biotechnology startup based in Helsinki, is redefining the food industry through its groundbreaking animal-free egg white protein. Leveraging the power of precision fermentation, the...
QMill, a Finnish quantum computing startup based in Espoo, is pioneering advancements in the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era by developing quantum-advantage algorithms tailored for...
ConScience AB, established in 2012 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, has emerged as a pivotal player in the realms of nanotechnology and quantum computing. Over the past decade, the company...
Neuromorphic hardware is a new type of computer technology modeled after the human brain. Traditional computers use binary code and a "von Neumann architecture," where data moves between memory and...
Low Noise Factory AB (LNF), established in 2005 in Onsala, Sweden, specializes in the development of state-of-the-art cryogenic microwave components, particularly low noise amplifiers (LNAs) and...
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...
