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Tested in the Nordics – A Digital markedplace for Test Facilities

02.05.2025

Tested in the Nordics is a new digital platform designed to showcase the Nordic region a global destination for testing, innovation, and sustainable growth. Developed and run by Nordic Edge, the platform brings together relevant test-facilities from across the Nordics and acts as a one-stop shop for businesses, researchers, and the public sector seeking real-world environments to test and scale new solutions.

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In short:

  • What is it?
    A digital platform and marketplace showcasing test environments across the Nordics.
  • Why is it needed?
    Testing accelerates innovation, but many companies lack access or awareness of existing facilities.
  • Who is behind it?
    Nordic Edge - a neutral and experienced bridge-builder between public, private, and research sectors.
  • Nordic Edge’s Role
    Acts as editor and promoter of test arenas; curates content; enables knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Key Functions
    Digital showroom, matchmaking, expert guidance, insight sharing, tools for setup, validation, and scaling.
  • Main Goals
    Accelerate green and smart innovation; connect businesses with test facilities and expertise; promote Nordic leadership.
  • Long-term Vision
    To establish the Nordics as a global leader in innovation and testing—attracting investment, talent, and sustainable growth.

 

The Nordics have built a strong international reputation for trust, sustainability, and leadership in the green transition. Nordic Edge, with over a decade of experience bridging public and private sectors, academia and international networks, is now leveraging that position to accelerate innovation through testing.
The platform will serve as a digital showroom and marketplace that showcases available test environments across sectors—whether in mobility, health, energy, construction, education, digital services or more. It will help innovators find test facilities, connect with domain experts, access validation tools and research infrastructure, and gain guidance on compliance, business modeling, and scaling strategies.


Testing has been identified as a key enabler of innovation, allowing businesses to move faster from idea to implementation by gaining critical real-world feedback. Yet, many companies aren’t aware of the facilities that exist or how to access them. At the same time, many test arenas have unused capacity and are looking to attract new partners. Tested in the Nordics aims to close this gap.


As part of this next phase, Nordic Edge takes on an editorial and strategic role—curating test arenas, promoting open innovation, and sharing insights and results that emerge from test projects. This will help spread knowledge, unlock new applications, and strengthen the overall innovation ecosystem across the Nordic region.
The ambition is clear: to position the Nordics as a globally recognized hub for testing, development, and sustainable value creation. By connecting people, facilities, and ideas, Tested in the Nordics helps accelerate the green transition and build the solutions and workplaces of tomorrow.

 

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On behalf of our members, we actively explore new business opportunities and new markets. As a member, you benefit from a high-value network we’ve built and nurtured over the past 10 years. We help you get in the room with your next customer, business partner or investor.

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Learn more about Nordic Edge and Tested in the Nordics?

Torill S. Hoel

Torill S. Hoel

Business Developer

+47 900 99 349
torill@nordicedge.org

Terje Eide

Terje Eide

CEO

+47 911 42 956
terje@nordicedge.org

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