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Summary of ‘Is This the Year We Doom Civilization?’ by Paul Krugman
Readers who follow forumNordic will know that we, the Nordics, hold dear many important human values and virtues that appear to be lost to the current American leaders. There are however clear and clever voices that shout from the pews to the rest...
A Grip on the Future: How Universal Robots, Piab AB, and Joulin Are Transforming Smart Automation
In an era where flexibility and precision define the manufacturing floor, a powerful European-American alliance is taking robotic automation to the next level. Danish cobot pioneer Universal Robots, Swedish vacuum automation leader Piab...
European and Nordic Alternatives to US Cybersecurity Applications
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 companies focus on GDPR compliance, transparency, and...
European Alternatives to Major US Tech Platforms
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 produce results that are damaging our society. ...
Steady Energy Achieves Major Commercial and Funding Milestones in Decarbonizing District Heating
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 link. Now one year later progress has been rapid...
Ixi’s Breakthrough Eyewear is Revolutionizing Vision Correction
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 over a four-year research and development phase,...
Nordic Innovation is Using Carbon Waste Streams when Incinerating Waste for Heat
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 Fortum's recycling and waste operations with NG...
From Data Chaos to Clarity: How Talonic Is Automating the Dirty Work of Data
In the age of AI, few companies are tackling one of the most tedious—but mission-critical—problems in modern business: the mess of unstructured data. Berlin-based Talonic is taking it head-on. Whether it’s PDFs, scanned contracts, Excel...
Rerun: Pioneering the Future of Physical AI Data Infrastructure
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 high-performance database and cloud data platform...
Jolla Mind2 & Venho.ai Sets New Demands for AI Operating Systems
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 runs on a specifically designed, native AI...
AI’s DeepL supported by Nordics and supports Nordic Languages & Many Other Languages
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 investors have invested heavily in the company, (see...
Oslo, Like Stockholm, Pushes Green Innovations Hard!
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 for their residents. Below is an overview of...
Iceye is No. 20 on the list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2025.
In 2025, ICEYE, a Finnish microsatellite manufacturer and operator, secured the 20th spot on Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies. This recognition places ICEYE among global innovators such as Nvidia,...
Without free speech innovation fades – but not in Nordics, here’s why…
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, debate, disagree without fear of being punished. ...
The Tarvas Footwear Story – Innovations here too!
Tarvas is a Finnish footwear company that has carved a unique niche in a global market dominated by major players. Established in 2017 in Helsinki, Tarvas was born out of a desire to create durable, stylish footwear that withstands the...
