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...
🇸🇪 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...
Alvotech, headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, operates a vertically-integrated biosimilars platform from cell-line development through finished manufacturing, enabling control over cost and speed....
Photocure ASA, based in Oslo, describes itself as “The Bladder Cancer Company”. Its core commercial offering centres around the use of its fluorescent imaging agent – marketed as Hexvix®...
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,...
Researchers at Norway’s SINTEF and Japan’s Tohoku University have developed Smurf—short for Soft Miniaturised Underground Robotic Finder—a small, yellow rescue robot for disasters....
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...
1) UCPH: AI predicts diseases 20 years ahead• Public health AI model forecasts multicomorbidity risk.• Validated with Danish registry data.• Could aid prevention/triage planning.•...
1) NTNU NorwAI: New NorLLM roadmap• Research center to introduce new national LLMs.• Roadmap shift revealed ahead of Innovate 2025.• Focus on sovereign, domain-specific models.•...
1) Vinnova & ESA: AI in Space investment (~€5.2m)• Launch of ESA Phi-Lab Sweden to push AI/edge in space.• Testbeds + demo ops for satellites & autonomy.• Coordinated by RISE with...
1) VTT appoints Research Professor for AI & LLMs• Arash Hajikhani named Research Professor of AI & LLMs (from 1 Sep).• Focus: trustworthy, applied AI across industries.• Signals...
🇸🇪 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...
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...
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...
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...
During the COVID‑19 pandemic, Nordic countries exhibited relatively low mortality despite divergent policies. Denmark, Finland, and Norway recorded minimal excess deaths compared to reference...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Sensofusion is a small but leading developer of advanced anti-drone systems, specializing in radio frequency (RF) detection and countermeasure...
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....
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...
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...
