The report provides a commentary on the recent development of key building legislation that promotes or hinders the reuse of construction products in the Nordics.

Nordic scaleups are significantly more likely to get acquired by foreign investors than comparable firms, says Peter Bøegh Nielsen, Statistics Denmark, on a new OECD report.

One of the main targets for the Nordic cooperation is for the Nordics to become the most sustainable and integrated regions in the world. To achieve these goals the global Nordic industries need to be on board.

She describes herself as a WCEF Potato and her advice to other students is: “Don’t be afraid to apply in fear of not getting the internship or scared of moving around and trying new things,” - Vilde Paulsen, intern at Nordic Innovation.

To create a low carbon future the world is in demand of an increased amount of minerals. This also calls for an increase in recycling and sustainable use of minerals.

Sharing of health data across the Nordic countries and the hidden innovation potential in unstructured patient data has been the main focus areas of Nordic Innovation's health program this spring.

The entry of Computer Age in 1980s revolutionized offices and homes – and the industry. The Nordic governments were early on in seeing the opportunities in promoting Nordic computer technology for innovative projects. This foresight is paying off today.

The Ocean Biomass call resulted in contract with Interesting Times Gang to be the main partner to carry out the Kelpwood & Bioplastic project. Interesting Times Gang will, Together with a comprehensive consortium across Scandinavia, including OBOS, Nordic SeaFarm, MS Donna, Ocean Forest / Lerøy Seafood Group, Material Factor, Bioextrax and Studio Kathryn Larsen, Interesting Times Gang will create two revolutionary and interconnected biomaterials from Nordic Sugar Kelp and Pacific Oyster Shells.

30 May to 2 June Nordic Innovation co-hosted the World Circular Economy Forum, together with the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The theme of this year’s event was circular solutions for nature and the economy. With around 1800 participants on site in Helsinki and more than 6000 participants online from all around the world the event was a success.

Three intense days in Lisbon show that the Nordic region is on the right track, but we still face significant challenges in the mobility sector. A fragmented sector and data sharing pose the biggest obstacles to smart connectivity in the Nordics.