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Nordic Edge ønsker 25 nye selskaper velkommen til våre to næringsklynger for smartby og agritech. Det betyr nye ideer, flere samarbeid og økt fart på innovasjonsarbeidet som trengs for å møte samfunnsutfordringene.

Travelling Europe for most people means experiencing new sites, foods and cultures. For us it means entering new markets, matchmaking members with investors and business partners – and, most importantly, bringing the Nordics to the world. Nordic Edge connects the Nordic ecosystem with new markets, ...

11.06.2025 Som en del av fagfrokost-serien sin samlet Nordic Edge medlemmer til en morgen med kaffe, nettverksbygging og innsikt. Temaet denne gangen var ytringsklima – et avgjørende, men ofte undervurdert element i både samarbeid og utvikling på arbeidsplassen.

05.06.2025 Bigger, bolder, better. For the ninth time, Nordic Fund Day was kicked off with investors and start-ups – this time in Stockholm at Norrsken House, Europe’s largest early-stage impact hub.

06.06.2025 I forbindelse med Nordic Fund Day inviterte Agrifoodtech-nettverket til pre-event i Stockholm. Med fullsatt sal og dyktige selskaper på scenen markerte Stockholm seg som startstkuddet for noe større: Et felles nordisk marked for Agrifoodtech.

05.06.2025 De siste 10 årene har forskere på Universitetet i Stavanger studert hvordan teknologi, -bærekraft og samfunnsutvikling henger sammen. Med Norden som kontekst, og Stavanger som utgangspunkt deler forfatterne sine funn og innsikter under bokbad på Innoasis.

03.06.2025 The Norwegian smart-house association and a Nordic Edge smart city cluster member is setting up shop in Romania – specifically in Sinaia, as a result of the NORO-project.

Pilotprosjekt på Ydalir Hotel tester fremtidens bærekraftige løsninger Hvordan kan vi bygge mer arealeffektivt og samtidig redusere klimaavtrykk? Dette spørsmålet står sentralt i et nytt pilotprosjekt på Ydalir Hotel, der oppstartsbedriften MASE Home tester robotiserte møbler som kan revolusjonere ...

Did you know that cities can only reduce their emissions by approximately 10–15% without the involvement of citizens and the private sector? That’s why Nordic Edge is engaged in projects across Romania — helping cities like Bucharest, Suceava, and Sinaia take important steps toward climate ...

Nordic Edge styrker satsingen på digitalisering og bærekraft med ansettelsen av Lisbeth Kjøpstad Sørgård og Anita Skog. De får sentrale roller i arbeidet med EDIH Oceanopolis, et europeisk initiativ som skal hjelpe små og mellomstore bedrifter med å mestre nye digitale forretningsmodeller, verktøy ...

After a promising round of applications to Nordic Fund Day in Stockholm, the jury from Dreamcraft Ventures, Norrsken Foundation, Almi Invest and Shift4Good has selected the 12 promising start-ups to pitch to our international investor network. Check out who's pitching in Stockholm!

01.04.2025 Denne posten er for deg som står midt i planleggingen av Arendalsuka! Sikkerhet og beredskap er ventet å bli årets store temaer.

Start-ups looking to scale need more than just a great idea – they need investors who share their vision. This is exactly what Telescope found through Nordic Fund Day. After a successful pitch in Amsterdam, the company has secured investment of €3.7M to accelerate its expansion. Telescope is ...

Do we have the right knowledge and skills to create the smart and sustainable cities of the future? Are we equipping both industry and public sector professionals with the tools they need to build communities that are safer, greener, and more inclusive? These are some of the fundamental questions ...

– It would’ve taken us years to get to where we are today without the help from Nordic Edge and Nordic Fund day, says CEO of Proptly Gunnar W. Sem. Our homes and properties are hugely important! Imagine Proptly as a smart digital helper that streamlines how businesses work with contractors. It acts ...

Norske kommuner er klare for nytenkning! Hele 26 kommuner fra 11 fylker har sendt inn søknad til Gnist, innovasjonsprogrammet som hjelper kommuner med å utvikle mer bærekraftige og attraktive lokalsamfunn gjennom design- og arkitekturkompetanse. Søknadsmengden viser både at behovet for innovasjon ...

NORO GREEN CITIES is a Romanian-Norwegian project collaboration dedicated to creating smarter, more sustainable urban spaces, where digital innovation meets environmental responsibility to improve the quality of life for residents and communities. Through a series of knowledge exchange and capacity ...

I 2020 ble Gnist lansert som et utfordringsdrevet innovasjonsprogram i regi av DOGA og Nordic Edge. Programmet har siden hatt som hovedformål å styrke norske kommuners evne til å skape mer bærekraftige, attraktive og inkluderende lokalsamfunn. Gjennom kompetanseutvikling, metoder og verktøy hjelper ...

01.07.2024 Nordic Edge was this week present in Valencia, for the third edition of The Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Conference.

Christmas came early for our member Siglar, when a new partnership emerges With ambitions to accelerate the maritime sector’s transition to lower emissions, the Norwegian company Siglar Carbon has entered into a partnership with Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI) – a global leader in maritime data and ...

Nordic Edge is thrilled to welcome Inger Hanne Vikshåland as the newest addition to our team.

The eighth Nordic Fund Day wrapped up in style, bringing over 100 investors and entrepreneurs together in Amsterdam to forge paths for funding innovative, scalable ideas.

Prosjektet fremtidsbonden har som mål å styrke agritech-kunnskapen gjennom et kunnskapsdelingsnettverk for bønder, slik at de kan ta i bruk nye digitale og bærekraftige løsninger. Sammen tar vi tak i sentrale utfordringer i landbruket, som energieffektivitet, jordhelse og klimaendringer, med mål om ...

The Agritech network is in a growth phase, expanding with several exciting projects and incredible input from its members! Like well watered and fed plants, our Agritech Cluster is starting to really bloom; Nordic Edge recently held a cluster gathering at Øksnevad Vgs to help members be inspired, ...

Smart City Expo World Congress is the leading international event for the smart city sector. This is a key meeting point for experts and leaders of the world’s most innovative cities, companies, research centers and international organizations. This event will show the world the smart solutions ...

After a promising round of application to Nordic Fund Day in Amsterdam, the jury from Rockstart, Idékapital, LUMO Labs, and 4impact capital has selected the 11 promising start-ups to pitch to our international investor network.

Nye medlemmer kommer til i Agritech-klynga, Nordic Edge øker derfor staben og ønsker velkommen til Jack og Henrik. Bilde: Fra venstre: Jack Davis, Gunnar Crawrof og Henrik Morseth Det er godt trykk på aktivitetene som Nordic Edge kjører i Agritech-sporet. Det skjer nå masse i både inn og utland ...

Arendalsuka er en viktig uke for landet vårt. Som en innovasjonsklynge for smarte og bærekraftige byer deltok vi i Arendal for å sette fokus på våre medlemmers hjertesaker og løfte frem flere av våre viktige satsningsområder.

It was well said this morning when a representative from the City of Stavanger stated that it’s too late to turn around when it comes to taking action against climate change, we need to act now!

Nordic Edge Expo 2024 was a Success. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed. 650 changemakers from 70 cities across Europe, Asia, and the USA gathered for the ninth Nordic Edge Expo from May 6-8 in Stavanger. Check out the after-movie to catch a glimpse of the atmosphere. The ...

Nordic Edge are thrilled to announce the addition of two new colleagues to the team, and welcomes: Tore and Torill. We are confident that they both will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that will greatly benefit our organization and the communities we serve. Their addition to the team ...

The diverse group of start-ups present at this Nordic Fund Day showcased solutions that will propel us towards a greener future in our cities.

30.04.2024 Startups are the lifeblood of innovation, and nothing is more important than connecting early-stage companies with the right investors and capital to fuel their growth. This is why Nordic Edge is running its 7th edition of the Nordic Fund Day.

12.10.2023 Få muligheten til å teste løsningen din i et ekte miljø - både teknisk og med brukere.

Første klyngesamling med noen av de største aktørene innen agritech, forskning og kommune er gjennomført. Oppsummert ser vi på hvordan vi kan ta i bruk den nyeste teknologien for å løse de store utfordringene landbruket står overfor. Nå setter vi fart, sier Gunnar Crawford, leder for Agritech ...

Photo: Emilie Martinsen Christensen The Nordic Edge Smart City Cluster continues to attract new companies from around Norway. Since the beginning of the year, the national Arena Pro cluster has added 18 companies from Oslo, Kongsberg, Kristiansand and Stavanger. Some of the members are in the ...

- Fantastisk, sier prosjektleder fra DOGA Ingeborg Apall-Olsen.

Arendalsuka er en betydningsfull uke i nasjonen vår. Vi er en innovasjonklynge for smarte og bærekraftige byer, og vi var tilstede i Arendal for å lage lyd rundt våre medlemmers hjertesaker, og for å heve vår viktige stemme i samfunnet. “En viktig del av vår strategi er at vi skal opp med samfunns ...

As a leading player in technology and innovation, we are in the process of creating a new and groundbreaking innovation environment in agricultural technology. To lead this ambitious initiative, we have recruited former Smart City director Gunnar Crawford, who brings solid experience and expertise. ...

Today we launch the date and title of the 9th edition of the Nordic Edge Expo. When: 7 – 8 May 2024 Where: Stavanger, Norway By 2050, 70 % of the world‘s population will be living in cities. Urban challenges are imminent and demand purposeful effort from innovative, dedicated minds. You can be a ...

The Nordic Edge Smart City Innovation Cluster held its annual meeting, and has elected a new steering group for the coming two-year period. Photo: Sven Sunde from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sven Sunde from Amazon Web Services (AWS) is taking over the helm of the steering group. He works as ...

After a record breaking application round to Nordic Fund Day, the jury from Hafslund, ProVenture, Proptech1 and SNÖ has selected 11 promising start-ups to pitch to our international investor network.

Nordic Edge was selected to present at a seminar for the parliamentary groups of the Norwegian Labour Party and the Centre Party regarding the new National Transport Plan (NTP).

Nordic Edge is taking steps to increase the presence in European countries through establishing the Nordic Edge Growth Tour 2023. A project manager has been designated and the events and cities where there will be a presence this year will soon be published.

The city of Tartu, Estonia’s second biggest city, has asked Nordic Edge to assist in the process of developing a smart city roadmap. The goal is to turn Tartu into a frontrunner city, showcasing innovative solutions for a climate-neutral and smart community.

After meeting several times through Nordic Edge, the three before mentioned companies started talking about working together. With support from Innovation Norway, the collaboration is now underway.

This week, cluster members Intoto, InfoTiles, Nablaflow and Innocode are on a delegation trip in Denmark to explore the possibilities that lie in expanding to abroad.

The activity level in Nordic Edge is increasing after winning through with several project proposals, both within Norway and from the European Union. As a result, we will be looking for new additions to our team.

At Nordic Edge, we constantly strive to accelerate the transformation from traditional industries to green, sustainable business development. In June, we are attending H22 City Expo in Helsingborg and Tampere Smart City Week together with our cluster members to continue our work towards smarter ...

Attractive places for women, flexible housing models, sustainable cabin areas and the town centres of the future are some of the challenges in this year´s Gnist programme. Soon, these challenges will meet possible solutions from smart city related businesses. Photo: Nore kommune The municipalities ...

Last month we hosted the second version of Nordic Fund Day – creating another fun day of funding in Stavanger. 9 start-ups raising 1M€-10M€ were hand-picked, in a thorough selection process, to present their smart & sustainable business idea to 40 investors.

China is experiencing increasing demand for environmentally friendly products and solutions. For the third time, Innovation Norway invites Norwegian companies to an export program to explore the unique opportunities in this market through the Global Growth China Green-Tech R&D Commercialisation ...

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Welcome to a smart city knowledge exchange between the private and public sectors in China and the Nordics. Discover innovative smart city planning and solutions. Join for keynote talks and workshops with stakeholders from both China and the Nordic countries. Who can join: Anyone who is interested ...

Hvordan kan kommuner bruke ny teknologi og innovative metoder for å skape mer bærekraftige, produktive og tilpasningsdyktige byer og lokalsamfunn i praksis? Nordic Edge, Norconsult og DOGA lanserer en ny digital samtalsserie. Nasjonalt veikart for smarte og bærekraftige byer og lokalsamfunn gir ...

42 kommuner fra samtlige fylker har søkt om å få bli med i Gnist – et innovasjonsprogram for steds- og næringsutvikling i lokalsamfunn, som tar utgangspunkt i reelle utfordringer i kommunene. Programmet er et initiativ av DOGA og Nordic Edge. Gnist-programmet er særlig rettet mot distriktskommuner, ...