The Kreuger 1000 (pictured above) is made in Sweden by Nordic Air Defence, (NAD). It is a dual-use drone interceptor platform that uses batteries instead of fuel-based propulsion. In our...
Together with VTT, LUT University is studying how carbon dioxide emissions from forest industry can be utilised in producing plastics, for example. Carbon dioxide can also be used to produce...
Many start-ups may suffer from a lack of support from their owners as soon as they sell a big slice of their equity to a venture capitalist or private equity company. They may be left to their own...
Norway is also making remarkable strides in innovation, with a focus on renewable energy, smart mobility, and technological advancements shaping its 2024 landscape. Among Norway’s leading...
Sweden is set to lead innovation into 2024 with a strong focus on sustainability, technology, and climate change mitigation. These top innovations showcase Sweden's dynamic technological ecosystem,...
Chalmers University of Technology is a private research university located in Gothenburg that focuses on engineering and science, but more broadly it also conducts research and offers education in...
We have recently published a study on the effectiveness of English language press releases to secure international visibility from Nordic companies. The study acknowledges that companies, both large...
Cell Impact has developed a unique, patented, high-precision method for forming the very thin metallic plates – flow plates – that are used in fuel cells and electrolyzers. Around the...
Novatron Fusion Group is working on a Nordic perspective on the global fusion energy landscape, emphasizing the urgent need to industrialize commercial fusion energy. Fusion energy is one of...
Bayer announced that September 2024 in-market sales of Nubeqa® (Darolutamide), the prostrate cancer drug, has exceeded sales of €1 billion year-to-date making Darolutamide the first ever...
forumNordic (fN), is the solution, the unique online media network focused on Nordic innovations in business, technology, science, and social/political matters reaching out to...
Betolar is another company that is seeking to replace cement with their own innovative geopolymer solution that uses side stream-based materials as the raw material for concrete. They have...
The Danish cement and concrete industry face significant challenges due to its high CO₂ emissions, resource consumption, and waste generation. Cement production alone contributes 7% to global...
Microscopic organisms have immense potential as a sustainable protein source due to their efficient use of resources like water and land, as well as their extremely low carbon footprint compared to...
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...
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...
RoRePower has participated in a 4-year EU-funded project aimed at developing and testing small power sources for remotely controlled difficult-to-reach sites located outside the power...
The government is launching a range of new measures and pledging NOK 967 million to strengthen Norway’s defence industry. Of this, NOK 342 million is earmarked for small and medium-sized Norwegian...
With the continued growth of global e-commerce, the demand for various fiber-based packaging solutions is projected to grow 5–10% annually, according to data from Statista Market Insights and...
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...
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...
ICEYE, the global leader in SAR satellite operations for Earth Observation and persistent monitoring, has introduced Dwell Precise, a new imaging mode that adds advanced capability to ICEYE’s line...
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,...
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...
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...
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched the “Energy First” initiative to revolutionize manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products. This initiative aims to address the...
Aon will incorporate ICEYE’s near real-time flood and wildfire data into its event response capabilities for their reinsurance clients, to facilitate the loss analysis of catastrophic events....
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...
DTU Biosustain, a research centre within the Technical University of Denmark, is leading efforts to create sustainable industrial products through biotechnology. By developing microbial cell...
Business Finland has launched the Digital Resilience program, aimed at strengthening Finland’s role in global cybersecurity and digital defence. Running until 2028, the program will allocate...
EDITORIAL A growing number of studies from Nordic schools show that banning smartphones can have the many positive impacts. Education researchers, teachers and parents see that banning or...
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...
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...
A Finnish company, NDR-Industries, has developed hybrid remotely controlled land and air specialised vehicles that operate in demanding terrains. They are already seeing demand from the global...
Mikko Kärkkäinen, Johanna Småros, and Michael Falck are the innovative minds behind RELEX Solutions. Their expertise and vision have changed retail planning and supply chain management worldwide....
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...
The Nordic countries stand out as leaders in the global energy transition, consistently ranking at the top of the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index (ETI). Sweden, Denmark, and Finland...
Few people would probably never have heard of Novo Nordisk, the Danish drug manufacturer, without the discoveries of Svetlana Mojsov, Ph.D., a Macedonian American chemist who is a research...
The Nordics are not quite as unique as you may think because a few other countries have similar or higher living standards and almost equally low-income differentials. However, it is quite...
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...
