Open data hacks to save Nordic folklore, save reindeer and create meta data for large photo stocks won the three prizes at the Hack4Norden 2016 pitching competition at Slush.
After more than one year of competing, AbleOn Medical won the Nordic Independent Living Challenge. The Norwegian startup received the main prize of NOK 1 000 000 by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon at an award ceremony at Oslo City Hall 9 June.
Icelandic whale watching company North Sailing is the only Nordic nominee in the prestigious WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. They will compete with two others for the Innovation Award.
The emergence of 3D bioprinting might not only eliminate the need for animal testing in the cosmetic industry - it might also disrupt the field of regenerative medicine. A Nordic team is leading the way.
Nordic Partnership for Entrepreneurship and Financing
The NordicBAN network of angel startup investors connects national angel networks on a Nordic level. In November, they launched their project at Slush in Helsinki.
Nordic Partnership for Entrepreneurship and Financing
The VABPRO project creates a Nordic value based service design and procurement model to help public providers improve the outcome of health and social care services.
This unique whale watching vessel is all electric and can regenerate its batteries by using sails. Nordic cooperation helped Ópal take sustainable tourism to another level.
Rapid growth combined with global megatrends imply clear-cut opportunities for Nordic companies in emerging markets. Innovation and collaboration is key.
