en-GB http://nordicinnovation.org/ Rss-feed of all news articles from Nordic Innovation. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-is-looking-for-two-new-advisers/ Nordic Innovation is looking for two new advisers/senior advisers within innovation and trade. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-is-looking-for-two-new-advisers/ Wed, 15 May 2013 10:36:10 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/from-visions-to-actions-in-the-nordic-building-sector/ On 2-3 May key players from across the Nordic building industry convened at the Nordic Built Arena II in Stockholm to develop common Nordic concepts for sustainable and energy efficient construction - using the Nordic Built Charter as a platform. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/from-visions-to-actions-in-the-nordic-building-sector/ Fri, 10 May 2013 12:40:03 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/making-the-health-sector-a-more-innovative-procurer-through-nordic-cooperation/ In late 2012, Nordic Innovation launched the call for proposals The Nordic region as frontrunner in innovation procurement. NOK 10 million has been divided between 3 projects, with the common goal to help making the Nordic health sector a more innovative and demanding procurer through competence building and cooperation - and through closer contact between suppliers and public buyers. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/making-the-health-sector-a-more-innovative-procurer-through-nordic-cooperation/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:26:14 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/1509/ Nordic Innovation has launched the unique programme Nordic Solved, allowing Nordic private and public actors to apply for funding at any time, outside traditional calls. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/1509/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:06:24 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-launches-an-open-funding-programme/ Nordic Innovation has launched the unique programme Nordic Solved, allowing Nordic private and public actors to apply for funding at any time, outside traditional calls. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-launches-an-open-funding-programme/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:06:12 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/vacancies-at-nordic-innovation/ Are you our new communications adviser or our webmaster/information architect? http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/vacancies-at-nordic-innovation/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:13:16 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/these-are-the-finalists-of-the-nordic-built-challenge/ After a careful consideration the five juries have chosen 20 finalists, 4 per country and building, out of a total of 171 entries to the Nordic Built Challenge. The finalists receive a prize of DKK 300.000, and the right to advance to the second stage of the competition. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/these-are-the-finalists-of-the-nordic-built-challenge/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:33:50 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/anbudskonkurranse-developing-new-business-tools-for-nordic-smes-operating-in-emerging-markets/ Nordisk Innovation inviterer til konkurranse i å utvikle nye forretningsverktøy for små og mellomstore virksomheter som driftes i fremvoksende markeder. Anskaffelsens verdi er på inntil 400 000 norske kroner. Fristen for å levere tilbud er 19. april 2013. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/anbudskonkurranse-developing-new-business-tools-for-nordic-smes-operating-in-emerging-markets/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:27:25 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-nano-to-propel-energy-efficiency/ Nanotechnology harbors some hope for a sustainable and efficient energy supply. Nordic teamwork delivers four promising solutions to the doorstep of commercial production. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-nano-to-propel-energy-efficiency/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:27:33 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/call-for-proposals-accelerating-nordic-competitive-concepts-for-a-sustainable-built-environment/ Nordic Innovation and national cooperation partners have launched a joint Nordic funding programme for innovation, R&D and demonstration projects within sustainable retrofitting of the existing building stock. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/call-for-proposals-accelerating-nordic-competitive-concepts-for-a-sustainable-built-environment/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:18 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/whats-new-in-the-marine-sector/ New fish counters, meeting with a president and new insights into people’s perception of enriched seafood. These are some of the results from the first year of the Nordic Marine Innovation Programme. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/whats-new-in-the-marine-sector/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:25:24 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/conference-attendees-gave-their-input-to-new-nordic-cooperation-programme/ More than 200 people gathered in Stockholm to give their input to the new Nordic Cooperation Programme for Innovation and Business Policy. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/conference-attendees-gave-their-input-to-new-nordic-cooperation-programme/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:11:48 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/more-focus-more-success-measure-and-manage-your-companys-innovation-system/ Why aren’t we successful internationally? That was one of the question the Icelandic engineering company Mannvit answered through their participation in the Measured and Managed Innovation (MMI) programme. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/more-focus-more-success-measure-and-manage-your-companys-innovation-system/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:40:06 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/171-proposals-submitted-for-the-nordic-built-challenge/ A total of 171 teams have submitted their proposals for how the five buildings of the Nordic Built Challenge can be refurbished in a sustainable, viable and scalable way. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/171-proposals-submitted-for-the-nordic-built-challenge/ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:39:24 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/challenges-and-solutions-discussed-at-the-nordic-gbcs-conference/ “Even though there are technical differences, our mindset and the way we approach things are very similar. In short, we share a relatively homogeneous Nordic market – and we should take advantage of this.The Nordic Built funding program gives us an opportunity to really work together across borders and use the strongholds that each country has to offer.” http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/challenges-and-solutions-discussed-at-the-nordic-gbcs-conference/ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:22:14 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/new-study-analyzes-and-compares-growth-entrepreneurship-in-the-nordic-region-/ The Nordic Growth Entrepreneurship Review 2012 is the first joint Nordic analysis to focus on growth entrepreneurship and assess the framework conditions for growth and company performance across the Nordic countries. For the first time, comparable data for the whole region shows how big the young Nordic growth firms (gazelles*) become. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/new-study-analyzes-and-compares-growth-entrepreneurship-in-the-nordic-region-/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:34:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovations-bmi-programme-gives-input-to-oecd-report/ The OECD has published a report based on the Nordic Innovation programme Green business model innovation in the tourism and experience economy. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovations-bmi-programme-gives-input-to-oecd-report/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:17:55 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/poor-governance-lack-of-information-and-protectionism-weakens-the-single-market/ With a view to discuss how to strengthen the single market for products and services, Nordic Innovation and MEP Roza Thun arranged a seminar in the European Parliament on 14 November. The background for the seminar was the report launched in June by Nordic Innovation, suggesting that Europe losses as much as 1/3 of the potential economic gains from single market initiatives due to poor national implementation of EU legislation in the member states. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/poor-governance-lack-of-information-and-protectionism-weakens-the-single-market/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:41:49 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/-rockwool-and-grundfos-joined-nordic-built/ The large Danish companies both signed the Nordic Built Charter at Copenhagen City Hall on 10 December. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/-rockwool-and-grundfos-joined-nordic-built/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:44:31 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/archive/vacancies/ledig-stilling-som-organisasjonssjef/ There is an opening for an "organisasjonssjef" at Nordic Innovation. Applicant must speak at least one scandinavian language in addition to English. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/archive/vacancies/ledig-stilling-som-organisasjonssjef/ Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:07:23 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/what-nordic-innovation-has-done-here-is-take-a-lead-that-the-rest-of-europe-should-follow/ Nordic Innovation, and its Measured and Managed Innovation program, is getting praise at Forbes.com. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/what-nordic-innovation-has-done-here-is-take-a-lead-that-the-rest-of-europe-should-follow/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:47:04 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/venture-capital-and-eu-policy-for-financing-of-young-companies-the-themes-on-public-investor-workshop/ Experience sharing among public investors in venture capital and EU policy for financing of young companies were the topics in focus on the Nordic-European Public Investor Workshop on 28 November. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/venture-capital-and-eu-policy-for-financing-of-young-companies-the-themes-on-public-investor-workshop/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:25:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/north-atlantic-ocean-cluster-alliance-founded/ The North Atlantic region join forces to support growth and development within ocean related fields. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/north-atlantic-ocean-cluster-alliance-founded/ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:23:48 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-growth-on-the-tri-conference/ Nordic cooperation on research and innovation is one of the most important efforts in creating a more climate-oriented and environment-friendly Nordic region. This was the key message from the 2012 annual conference of the Top-Level Research Initiative held in Helsinki. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-growth-on-the-tri-conference/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:22:32 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/china-is-an-enormous-possibility-and-an-enormous-challenge/ The Chinese market can provide many opportunities for Nordic start-ups, but it takes the right partners and an understanding of local conditions to be able to benefit from them. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/china-is-an-enormous-possibility-and-an-enormous-challenge/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:12:47 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-nordic-built-challenge-is-now-open/ Nordic Built Challenge, consisting of five unique, multidisciplinary design and refurbishment competitions, was launched on 8 November. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-nordic-built-challenge-is-now-open/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 09:33:55 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovative-start-ups-heading-for-china/ Five innovative Nordic start-up companies have been selected to present their technologies and business propositions to leading Chinese investors and potential strategic partners. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovative-start-ups-heading-for-china/ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:22:37 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/ledige-stillinger-for-kommunikasjonsradgiver-og-jurist/ There are at the moment two vacancies: communications adviser/webmaster and legal practitioner. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/ledige-stillinger-for-kommunikasjonsradgiver-og-jurist/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:23:21 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-csr-a-head-start-by-default-/ Nordic companies are overrepresented in international corporate social responsibility (CSR) rankings, and the Nordic countries are on top of the index of CSR performance, said Maria Gjølberg at the Nordic CSR conference in Trondheim. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-csr-a-head-start-by-default-/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:36:14 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nrk-gives-incorrect-impression-of-the-nordic-built-challenge/ NRK's story in Søndagsrevyen on 14 October gives an incorrect impression of the competition Nordic Built Challenge, which is scheduled for launch on 8 November. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nrk-gives-incorrect-impression-of-the-nordic-built-challenge/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:34:22 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/icelandic-ministers-committed-to-nordic-built/ The Icelandic Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Education and Culture have both signed the Nordic Built Charter, and four new public buildings will be built in accordance to its principles. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/icelandic-ministers-committed-to-nordic-built/ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:30:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/innovators-in-the-health-sector-met-for-matchmaking/ Around 40 people had gathered in Copenhagen on 19 September to get more information about the project Public Procurement and Innovation in the Health Sector, and, in particular, to meet potential partners for collaboration on the call. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/innovators-in-the-health-sector-met-for-matchmaking/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:39:11 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mayor-of-copenhagen-authorised-to-join-nordic-built/ The Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Frank Jensen, has signed the Nordic Built Charter on behalf of the City of Copenhagen. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mayor-of-copenhagen-authorised-to-join-nordic-built/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:07:38 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/sweden-is-investing-in-innovation-and-research/ The Swedish Government is investing 4 billion in research and innovation "to strengthen Sweden's position as a prominent research nation". http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/sweden-is-investing-in-innovation-and-research/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:59:07 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-start-ups-are-struggling-to-grow/ Many new firms are being established in the Nordic countries every year, but too few of them ever manage to grow beyond 50 employees. This is one of the key findings of the Nordic Growth Entrepreneurship Review 2012, which was discussed at the Nordic Growth Entrepreneurship seminar in Helsinki on 13 September. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-start-ups-are-struggling-to-grow/ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:09:24 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/these-are-the-buildings-of-the-nordic-built-challenge/ 5 MULTIDISCIPLINARY REFURBISHMENT COMPETITIONS. 21 AWARDS. 1 FINAL NORDIC WINNER. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/these-are-the-buildings-of-the-nordic-built-challenge/ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:44:45 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-shared-expertise-at-the-colorado-innovation-network/ Nordic Innovation took part in a panel debate at the Colorado Innovation Network under the topic The power of innovation networks, highlighting the advantage for Nordic countries to pool their resources and cooperate globally. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-shared-expertise-at-the-colorado-innovation-network/ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:06:12 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mission-making-the-nordic-health-sector-a-more-innovative-procurer/ How can the Nordic health sector become an even more innovative and demanding procurer? Nordic Innovation and cooperation partners are offering funding for up to NOK 10 million to the best proposals. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mission-making-the-nordic-health-sector-a-more-innovative-procurer/ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:49:15 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/leading-companies-in-the-nordic-building-industry-signed-nordic-built-charter-/ The Nordic building sector is not utilising the huge market potential within sustainable building and retrofitting to the full. The Nordic Built initiative calls for joining forces to capitalise on existing strongholds and deliver the sustainable concepts that the world demands. Leading companies have already taken a step in the right direction, and the rest of the industry is invited to follow. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/leading-companies-in-the-nordic-building-industry-signed-nordic-built-charter-/ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:17:20 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/poor-governance-undermines-economic-growth-in-europe/ Single Market initiatives may achieve only two thirds of their expected economic gains due to poor governance in member states. This corresponds to economic growth potential of almost one percent of GDP being lost to incorrect and poor application of existing EU legislation. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/poor-governance-undermines-economic-growth-in-europe/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:20:43 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/sweden-finland-and-denmark-among-the-top-seven-countries-in-the-global-innovation-index-gii-2012/ The list of overall top 10 performers has changed little from last year. Switzerland, Sweden, and Singapore are followed in the top 5 by Finland and the United Kingdom, with Denmark on 7th place. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/sweden-finland-and-denmark-among-the-top-seven-countries-in-the-global-innovation-index-gii-2012/ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:33:36 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-innovation-in-the-tourism-industry-in-the-spotlight-on-rio20/ Nordic Innovation was invited as a speaker at a side event at Rio+20, organized by UNEP, OECD and UNTWO. The aim of the conference Green Innovation in Tourism on 19 June, was to explore what is required to make innovation work and to achieve long term and successful green partnerships in the tourism industry. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-innovation-in-the-tourism-industry-in-the-spotlight-on-rio20/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:06:32 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mexican-xcaret-infused-with-a-sustainable-culture/ Experiencias Xcaret, one of the participating companies in Nordic Innovation and OECD’s joint innovation programme, Green Business Model Innovation in the Tourism and Experience Economy, has had a sustainable approach to all operations since its inception in 1990. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mexican-xcaret-infused-with-a-sustainable-culture/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:50:09 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/national-day-of-sweden/ Today, 6 June, is the National Day of Sweden (Sveriges nationaldag in Swedish). The tradition of celebrating this date began in 1916, in honour of the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523, which is considered as the foundation of modern Sweden. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/national-day-of-sweden/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:34:48 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/denmark-celebrating-its-constitution-day/ The day marks the anniversary of signing the Danish constitution in 1849, establishing Denmark as a constitutional monarchy, as well as the constitution from 1953 that was adopted on the same date. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/denmark-celebrating-its-constitution-day/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:00:52 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/zero-regrets-on-zero-energy-hotel/ Boutique Hotel Stadthalle in Vienna, the first zero-energy balanced hotel in the world, offers all customers a 10% discount of room rates if they arrive by environmentally friendly transport. This is just one of many initiatives the hotel uses to promote sustainability in tourism. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/zero-regrets-on-zero-energy-hotel/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:39:01 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/archive/vacancies/vacancy-for-proactive-and-enthusiastic-project-manager/ Nordic Innovation is recruiting a proactive and enthusiastic project manager for the Nordic Built program. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/archive/vacancies/vacancy-for-proactive-and-enthusiastic-project-manager/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:35:04 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/google-entrepreneurship-is-less-about-a-good-idea-and-more-about-the-execution/ Google was one of the presenters at the Nordic Seed Capital Summit in Stockholm on 30 May, organized by Nordic Innovation and coordinated by Nordic Investment Solutions. Read the interview with Nicholas Heller, Principal for Google’s new business development in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and get his advice to entrepreneurs and to startup companies with global ambitions. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/google-entrepreneurship-is-less-about-a-good-idea-and-more-about-the-execution/ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:11:22 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-management-as-a-long-term-strategy/ Coex is a leading exhibition and convention company in Korea that has integrated an extensive environmental strategy in its business model. The strategy promotes responsible social and environmental values and reduces CO2-emissions through energy savings. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-management-as-a-long-term-strategy/ Wed, 30 May 2012 22:53:28 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/iceland-wants-to-be-a-role-model-for-green-economy/ The Government of Iceland has approved an investment plan for 2013-15, which includes providing 25 million Euros for implementing the first phase of a fifty point proposal on strengthening the green economy. Recently the Icelandic Parliament voted unanimously for the proposal. The OECD is giving credit to the Icelandic initiative. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/iceland-wants-to-be-a-role-model-for-green-economy/ Tue, 29 May 2012 10:09:52 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tourism-companies-want-to-be-sustainable-but-are-lacking-a-green-strategy/ A new study mapping the innovation in 28 tourism companies from 10 countries show that these are investing in sustainability, but the initiatives are unfocused and not in line with other parts of their business strategy. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tourism-companies-want-to-be-sustainable-but-are-lacking-a-green-strategy/ Wed, 23 May 2012 08:54:57 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/finnish-state-secretary-the-innovation-infrastructure-must-be-updated/ - The ongoing changes in the world calls for the whole innovation infrastructure to be updated. Open innovation is a key to success, said Finnish State Secretary Olli-Pekka Heinonen at the SHOK-summit in Helsinki. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/finnish-state-secretary-the-innovation-infrastructure-must-be-updated/ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:55:35 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/xx-is-the-nordic-cleantech-startup-of-the-year/ The winning company of Nordic Cleantech Open 2012 is Swedish Tomologic. In second place came Finnish Ultranat, and two companies shared the third place: Danish Black Silicon Solar and Finnish MetGen. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/xx-is-the-nordic-cleantech-startup-of-the-year/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:23:22 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-future-of-the-mining-industry-opportunities-challenges-and-responsibilities/ Some of the leading companies in the global mining, oil and gas industry gathered on 17-20 April to discuss what the mining company of the future will look like. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-future-of-the-mining-industry-opportunities-challenges-and-responsibilities/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:27:38 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/watch-the-video-from-nordic-days-in-dc-schools/ In October 2011, the 5 winners of Nordic Innovation's competition for young chefs, travelled to Washington DC to make Nordic food to 30,000 American school children. Watch the movie to follow the young chefs on their journey to the US. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/watch-the-video-from-nordic-days-in-dc-schools/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:31:11 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/can-sustainability-drive-innovation-in-the-tourism-sector/ Nordic Innovation presented the results from the joint Nordic Innovation and OECD program Business Model Innovation in Tourism and Experience Economy at the 89th session of the OECD’s Tourism Committee on 2 and 3 April 2012. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/can-sustainability-drive-innovation-in-the-tourism-sector/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:57:37 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/872/ The sector for health and welfare is an area with great potential for further Nordic cooperation and one of the priority areas under the Norwegian presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2012. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/872/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:42:36 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-summit-towards-green-innovation/ Will the Nordic Countries wear the Green leader jersey in the years to come? This was the question raised in front of Nordic Innovation Summit. The conference showed that there is a great potential, but we need to act now to take the lead. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-summit-towards-green-innovation/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:11:47 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/strategy-standards-and-sharing-the-recipe-for-retrofitting/ EcoBuild, the world’s largest event for sustainable building, took place in London on 20-22 March. Among the main topics were refurbishment and creating a demand for passive houses in Britain. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/strategy-standards-and-sharing-the-recipe-for-retrofitting/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:48:26 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-summit/ - The approach to thinking about innovation as something that everybody does rather then what businesses do or governments try to make people do, is really critical, said Helen Goulden at the Nordic Innovation Summit conference. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-summit/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:18:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/here-are-the-nordic-cleantech-open-finalists/ The best early stage clean tech companies in the Nordic region will be presented at the Cleantech Venture Day in Lahti, Finland, 25-27 April. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/here-are-the-nordic-cleantech-open-finalists/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:49:16 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/promoting-nordic-food-to-gamers/ Nordic Food Diplomacy and Nordic Games are putting Nordic food on the agenda at the Game Development Conference in San Francisco this week. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/promoting-nordic-food-to-gamers/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:40:47 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/intense-debate-on-certification-of-services-in-brussels/ Even though the participants had somewhat different views on the subject, they could all agree on one thing: the Nordic Innovation/EFTA workshop on certification of services in Brussels 1 March 2012 was a welcome initiative. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/intense-debate-on-certification-of-services-in-brussels/ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:46:45 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/practical-guide-to-eu-funding-opportunities-for-innovation-and-research-/ The EU commission has launched an updated and expanded practical guide to get you through the maze of EU funding opportunities for innovation and research projects. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/practical-guide-to-eu-funding-opportunities-for-innovation-and-research-/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:03:19 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-/ Nordic Innovation has in cooperation with the Danish Business Authorities initiated a study on how to secure a stronger Single Market. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:38:26 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/roger-moe-bjorgan-is-nordic-innovations-new-managing-director/ Norwegian Roger Moe Bjørgan was February 23 officially elected as Nordic Innovation's new Managing Director by the Nordic Committee of Senior Officials for Business and Energy Policy (Embetsmannskomiteen for næring). http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/roger-moe-bjorgan-is-nordic-innovations-new-managing-director/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:30:25 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-end-of-an-era-at-nordic-innovation/ Managing Director Ivar H. Kristensen and Communications Manager Melita Ringvold Hasle will look back at the time in Nordic Innovation with pride, when leaving the organization for new challenges. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-end-of-an-era-at-nordic-innovation/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:42:19 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/830/ Sweden, Finland and Denmark are together with Germany the innovation leaders in The Innovation Union's performance scoreboard for research and innovation in the 27 EU member states. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/830/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:38:38 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/sustainability-as-a-business-advantage-in-the-building-sector/ Sustainable building should be about joint company and community value creation, said Tuuli Kaskinen from Demos Helsinki at the Nordic Green Building Councils conference in Oslo on 9-10 February. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/sustainability-as-a-business-advantage-in-the-building-sector/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:36:24 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-nordic-innovation-fund-could-become-a-frontrunner/ If the Nordic Innovation Fund becomes a reality, the Nordic region will be a frontrunner when it comes to establishing a multinational fund of funds. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-nordic-innovation-fund-could-become-a-frontrunner/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:57:09 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-european-joint-response-to-eu-regulations/ The Nordic-European Public Investor Initiative has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the draft Structural Fund Regulations for the 2014-2020 Programming Period. A joint written memorandum has been delivered to DG Regio och DG Research & Innovation within the European Commission. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-european-joint-response-to-eu-regulations/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:18:37 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mission-making-the-marine-sector-more-innovative/ Natural resources alone are not sufficient to secure competitiveness and economic prosperity, said the Norwegian State Secretary Kristine Gramstad when she opened the first Nordic Marine Innovation conference in Oslo. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/mission-making-the-marine-sector-more-innovative/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:54:15 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/future-goals-for-the-nordic-building-sector-defined-in-copenhagen/ A free zone for testing current building regulations and developing new solutions, a mandatory environmental declaration scheme for building materials, sharing of best practice cases across borders and financial advantages for investing in energy efficient solutions. These are some of the suggestions to what could accelerate the competitiveness of the Nordic building sector. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/future-goals-for-the-nordic-building-sector-defined-in-copenhagen/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:29:21 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/state-secretarys-opening-speech-of-the-nordic-marine-conference/ The Norwegian State Secretary Kristine Gramstad opened the first Nordic Marine Innovation conference in Oslo 25th of January. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/state-secretarys-opening-speech-of-the-nordic-marine-conference/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:41:33 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/how-can-the-public-sector-become-more-innovative/ - A future success criteria for public sector organizations will not be how to increase their budget, but how to decrease it and in the same time be able to provide a professionel welfare service level, said Margrethe Vestager, Danish Minister for Economics and Internal Affairs at a conference on how to make the public sector more innovative. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/how-can-the-public-sector-become-more-innovative/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:28:09 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-business-models-the-future-of-eco-innovation/ The role of business models in green transformation was discussed at a workshop hosted by FORA and arranged by OECD, the European Commission and Nordic Innovation. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-business-models-the-future-of-eco-innovation/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:08:55 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/how-can-the-nordic-countries-diagnose-growth-challenges-and-develop-better-policy/ How can we improve our analytical policy tools in order to achieve a deeper insight into how entrepreneurs contribute to job creation and growth as well as the barriers to growth? This topic was intensely discussed by Nordic and international policy makers and analysts in Copenhagen on 19-20 January. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/how-can-the-nordic-countries-diagnose-growth-challenges-and-develop-better-policy/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:52:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/porridge-and-rye-bread-on-the-menu/ Whole grain, rye and oat products are traditionally cornerstones in the Nordic food culture as well as important items of export. At the same time the interest in these products is increasing on a global level. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/porridge-and-rye-bread-on-the-menu/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:28:07 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/public-procurement-within-health-care-on-the-agenda-in-copenhagen/ On December 8, the Nordic program Public Procurement and Innovation within Health Care held its first workshop. The event had 50 participants from all major organizations in the Nordic countries working with innovation, procurement and health care. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/public-procurement-within-health-care-on-the-agenda-in-copenhagen/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:11:51 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/finland-celebrates-94-years-of-independence/ The day is being marked by several events, with the annual President's Ball as the grand final. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/finland-celebrates-94-years-of-independence/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:18:48 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/different-building-regulations-cost-the-nordic-countries-millions/ EUR 177 million per year. This is the price that society ihas to pay because the Swedes choose to follow different building regulations than the Danes. The politicians are responsible, says Ole Norrback, Chairman of the Freedom of Movement Forum. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/different-building-regulations-cost-the-nordic-countries-millions/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:52:30 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/praise-for-the-top-level-research-initiative-/ The Top-level Research Initiative received many words of praise at its annual conference in Oslo on 28-29 November. According to the Norwegian Government, the initiative puts Nordic ideals into practice, and Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers Halldór Ásgrimssón is impressed by the results achieved in such a short time. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/praise-for-the-top-level-research-initiative-/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:26:37 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/finnish-zenrobotics-voted-europes-most-innovative-environmental-company/ The Finnish company ZenRobotics has been chosen as the most innovative environmental company in Europe. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/finnish-zenrobotics-voted-europes-most-innovative-environmental-company/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:23:26 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-and-european-investors-joining-forces-to-enhance-impact-of-public-initiatives/ For the first time ever, a group of eleven leading Nordic and other European public investors came together at Grand Hotel in Stockholm on November 23, to agree on joint advice on EU and national policies for more effective financial instruments. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-and-european-investors-joining-forces-to-enhance-impact-of-public-initiatives/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:05:11 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/value-for-the-innovator-value-for-the-society/ A return to more business focused indicators may improve the ability of innovation programs to actually support and propel new innovations. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/value-for-the-innovator-value-for-the-society/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:41:48 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/making-nordic-technology-big-in-japan/ What do you do when the Nordic countries alone are found to have a limited impact on the Japanese market for green technology and renewable energy? You gather them! http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/making-nordic-technology-big-in-japan/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:12:52 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-region-to-become-expert-at-carbon-capture-and-storage/ NORDICCS, a Nordic user driven competence centre for realization of carbon capture and storage, has been launched at SINTEF Energy in Trondheim, Norway. In total, 35 million NOK will be invested by the Nordic countries over a four year period. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-region-to-become-expert-at-carbon-capture-and-storage/ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:59:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-countries-need-each-other/ The Nordic countries should compete together instead of against each other, and draw the attention from the rest of Europe northwards, says Jyri Häkämies, Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-countries-need-each-other/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:34:28 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/focusing-on-common-obstacles-and-strengths-on-entrepreneurship-conference/ High-growth entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education as common challenges and opportunities for the Nordic countries were in the spotlight at the Nordic Entrepreneurship Conference in Helsinki. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/focusing-on-common-obstacles-and-strengths-on-entrepreneurship-conference/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:21:03 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/companies-sharing-innovation-experiences/ How to scale innovation impact and how to create more value from innovation for companies and their customers? http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/companies-sharing-innovation-experiences/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:24:35 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/read-about-the-winners-of-the-cooking-competition/ Meet the winners of the cooking competition: Five young Nordic boys and girls ready to promote new Nordic food in Washington! http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/read-about-the-winners-of-the-cooking-competition/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:06:24 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tourism-needs-to-ride-the-innovation-wave/ To remain competitive and vital on an increasingly competitive global arena, tourism companies need to implement an innovative thinking and create new value capture opportunities. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tourism-needs-to-ride-the-innovation-wave/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:15:21 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/15-projects-recives-funding-within-marine-innovation-program/ 15 projects receives funding through the Nordic marine innovation programme. Here are short descriptions of all the projects. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/15-projects-recives-funding-within-marine-innovation-program/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:03:43 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/a-nordic-innovation-fund-could-become-a-reality/ The Nordic Ministers for Business, Energy and Regional Policy have decided to continue discussions on the establishment of a Nordic Innovation Fund, together with the European Investment Fund (EIF), which will contribute with one third of the funding. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/a-nordic-innovation-fund-could-become-a-reality/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:09:48 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/673/ There was quite a bit of interest for the Nordic pavilion at the Green Build expo, at Toronto Canada 4-6 October 2011. The expo was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre that holds over 600.000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/673/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:50:02 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/de-far-aka-till-washington-och-gora-nordisk-mat-till-amerikanska-skolbarn/ Swedish Magnus Westling and Norwegian Kristine Ildjarnstad are two of the five young Nordic food lovers who get to travel to Washington D.C. in October, and teach American school students about Nordic food culture. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/de-far-aka-till-washington-och-gora-nordisk-mat-till-amerikanska-skolbarn/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:31:01 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/dont-try-to-the-predict-the-future/ Nordic companies must find the balance between investing in the present and the future, and they need to think businesses, not products. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/dont-try-to-the-predict-the-future/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:59:05 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/wanted-collaborations-flexibility-and-tools/ A broader perception of the word innovation, an increased cooperation between companies and tools for managing and measuring innovation. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/wanted-collaborations-flexibility-and-tools/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:33:33 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/innovation-in-nordic-companies-explored-and-debated-on-the-mmi-conference/ Inspiring presentations, interesting results, good company, tasty food – and some fine jazz. These where some of the ingredients at the Nordic Measured and Managed Innovation (MMI) conference, where the first results from the MMI programme was presented. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/innovation-in-nordic-companies-explored-and-debated-on-the-mmi-conference/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:20:51 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-summit-shows-good-examples/ We need to create good Norwegian and Nordic examples of successful innovations, and not only use international examples as Apple and IBM, said Truls Berg, chairman of the Innovation Forum. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-summit-shows-good-examples/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:03:16 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-tourism-companies-goes-greener/ To be inspired and to receive useful tools for developing green innovation. These are some of the reasons why XXLofoten and Tivoli have chosen to participate in an innovation programme launched by Nordic Innovation and OECD. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-tourism-companies-goes-greener/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:26:56 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/new-strategy/ In December 2010, Nordic Innovation’s board, management and staff finalised a new strategy for the following four years, placing emphasis on pro-active innovation efforts, networking initiatives and knowledge sharing between the Nordic countries. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/new-strategy/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:41:28 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/world-economic-forum-a-need-for-a-common-understanding-of-innovation/ Innovation across cultures was the main topic of a session at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2011 in Dalian, China, with Ivar H. Kristensen from Nordic Innovation as one of the participants. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/world-economic-forum-a-need-for-a-common-understanding-of-innovation/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:52:15 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-food-to-the-people/ - My heart is set on making Nordic food available to most people, both the concept and the food. Healthy Nordic food is not reserved for gourmet cooks, says Jeanette Roede, concept and communication manager and one of the owners of Grete Roede AS. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-food-to-the-people/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:58:28 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/social-responsibility-and-innovation-a-challenge-for-nordic-companies/ How and to what extent do large Nordic companies implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their innovation strategies? http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/social-responsibility-and-innovation-a-challenge-for-nordic-companies/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:11:11 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/marine-innovation-funding-in-high-demand/ This spring Nordic Innovation published two calls offering a total of 30 mill NOK in funding proposals for Nordic marine innovation projects. The calls returned no less than 33 proposals from a range of businesses and organisations in the Nordic region. On the whole the applicants have applied for the net sum of 112 965 mill. NOK http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/marine-innovation-funding-in-high-demand/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:02:59 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/bridging-the-investment-gap-in-nordic-cleantech/ Commercialising promising cleantech technologies requires considerable funding, often difficult to find for early stage companies http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/bridging-the-investment-gap-in-nordic-cleantech/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:55:48 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-cleantech-open-launches-today-international-investors-and-industrials-join-the-jury/ Cleantech Scandinavia announces that the business & innovation competition Nordic Cleantech Open (NCO) for start-ups launches today. The competition runs for its second consecutive year – now with a number of additions to the program. The previous event was an international success, with sold out events in Copenhagen and at the London Stock Exchange. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-cleantech-open-launches-today-international-investors-and-industrials-join-the-jury/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:59:05 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/results-from-workshops-on-nordic-sustainable-building-concepts/ In five weeks throughout five Nordic countries we have executed five workshops involving 150 knowledgeable Nordic professionals from a wide range, to give us their input in forming the coming Nordic innovation programme on Climate-friendly construction. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/results-from-workshops-on-nordic-sustainable-building-concepts/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:23:13 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/competition-for-young-chefs-create-a-short-film/ If you love to cook and are between the ages of 18 and 24 you could could be the one to win a trip to Washington DC in October 2011. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/competition-for-young-chefs-create-a-short-film/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:57:14 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-innovation-in-moomin-world-and-other-interesting-places/ Exploring and stimulating green innovation in the tourism and experience economy are the main objectives of a joint innovation programme, launched recently by Nordic Innovation and the OECD. 15 companies, providing a wide spectrum of experiences to their customers, were present at the programme’s Nordic kick-off seminar, held in Copenhagen on June 22. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/green-innovation-in-moomin-world-and-other-interesting-places/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:42:23 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-at-world-economic-forums-annual-european-event-2011-/ Europe and Central Asia 2011 – Expanding the Frontiers of Innovation http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-at-world-economic-forums-annual-european-event-2011-/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:48:35 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/586/ Environmental technologies are an important political priority in the Nordic countries, aiming to take the European lead in development of sustainable solutions. Developing and commercialising promising technologies requires considerable funding, often difficult to find for early stage companies. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/586/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:22:19 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/ngp-cluster-excellence-culminates-in-copenhagen/ The programme was packed at the NGP Cluster Excellence Conference 2011, held in Øksnehallen in Copenhagen on May 26-27. Results from Europe’s most extensive cluster benchmarking were introduced and the NGP Cluster Excellence Award presented. Workshops and discussion panels provided dynamic debate on how European clusters can attain managerial excellence. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/ngp-cluster-excellence-culminates-in-copenhagen/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:25:00 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/closer-cooperation-among-european-clusters/ NGP Excellence Cluster Conference 2011 was held in Copenhagen 26.-27 May and has been the biggest event for European managers and employees working with clusters in different types of industries, as well as politicians and decision makers within the field. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/closer-cooperation-among-european-clusters/ Tue, 31 May 2011 15:55:20 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/internationalisation-is-essential-in-the-global-market/ The NGP Cluster Excellence Conference gathers cluster managers and cluster policy makers from all over Europe, discussing how clusters can be supported in their internationalisation efforts. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/internationalisation-is-essential-in-the-global-market/ Mon, 30 May 2011 16:33:01 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/engineering-the-first-handshake/ Internationalisation is an important issue on the European cluster agenda. Sharing knowledge and creating international meeting places for clusters can lead to new, joint innovation projects - across borders and sectors. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/engineering-the-first-handshake/ Mon, 30 May 2011 16:23:59 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/europes-most-extensive-cluster-benchmarking-presented-in-copenhagen/ 15 national and regional innovation programmes and 143 cluster managements have been benchmarked in the Nordic-German-Polish Cluster Excellence Project, mapping cluster performance in seven countries. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/europes-most-extensive-cluster-benchmarking-presented-in-copenhagen/ Mon, 30 May 2011 15:58:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tangible-cooperation-the-primary-objective/ Today, Copenhagen receives cluster managers and policy makers from all over Europe, as Denmark’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Charlotte Sahl-Madsen, opens the NGP Cluster Excellence Conference. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tangible-cooperation-the-primary-objective/ Mon, 30 May 2011 15:34:15 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/climate-friendly-building/ Gathered to discuss sustainable building and the idea of a recognizable Nordic concept based on the common grounds of Nordic tradition and values, were some top people in the Finnish building community. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/climate-friendly-building/ Sat, 28 May 2011 18:16:25 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/calls-for-proposals-within-the-nordic-marine-innovation-open-for-canadian-participation-new-deadline-for-both-modules-is-august-8/ The two calls for proposals within the Nordic Marine Innovation Programme have been expanded to allow applicants and project participants from Canada. The deadlines for calls (module one and two) have both been moved to August 8th. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/calls-for-proposals-within-the-nordic-marine-innovation-open-for-canadian-participation-new-deadline-for-both-modules-is-august-8/ Fri, 20 May 2011 12:35:20 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-seed-investors-joining-forces-to-enhance-impact/ On May 19, 2011 the leading Nordic seed and early stage investors meet in Stockholm for the third consecutive year at the Nordic Seed Capital Summit. The Summit is part of the Nordic Seed Capital Initiative aimed at developing the market for investing in young promising Nordic companies. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-seed-investors-joining-forces-to-enhance-impact/ Fri, 13 May 2011 16:47:58 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/baltic-assembly-visiting-nordic-centre/ The three organisations at the Nordic Centre in Oslo welcomed 12 participants from the Baltic Assembly to a seminar April 28-29. The aim was to get further acquainted with each other’s work and experiences within the research and innovation area. Can the Nordic model for cooperation be an example for the Baltic countries? http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/baltic-assembly-visiting-nordic-centre/ Tue, 03 May 2011 14:26:25 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/lighting-company-ecospark-wins-nordic-cleantech-open/ 10 very promising early stage companies reached the final of the first Nordic Cleantech Open competition. On 13th of April they presented their business ideas in front of a large group of international investors in beautiful surroundings at Axelborg in Copenhagen. Ambitious Swedish lighting company Ecospark was awarded first place, based on its presentation and impressive growth potential. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/lighting-company-ecospark-wins-nordic-cleantech-open/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:50:12 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-nordic-innovation-centre-and-the-oecd-in-joint-tourism-benchmarking-project/ With the programme Business Model Innovation in Tourism and Experience Industries (BMI Tourism and Experience), Nordic Innovation and the OECD initiate a joint cooperation programme. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/the-nordic-innovation-centre-and-the-oecd-in-joint-tourism-benchmarking-project/ Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:38:19 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordics-strengthen-relations-to-canada/ - Climate change and other environmental problems do not depend upon national borders. In order to implement the sustainable solutions these problems require, we must collaborate at national, regional and global levels. International cooperation has therefore long been considered crucial by the Nordic region. We are committed to a strong engagement for a more sustainable world, and see Nordic-Canadian cooperation as an integral part of the solution. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordics-strengthen-relations-to-canada/ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:12:47 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-climate-friendly-buildings/ The Nordic innovation programme on climate friendly buildings is being established, and the first out of four years will be invested in building a strong and integrated Nordic collaboration between national programmes and initiatives. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-climate-friendly-buildings/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:06:42 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/promoting-closer-nordic-canadian-relations/ These days the Nordic institutions Nordic Energy Research (NEF) and Nordic Innovation Centre (NICe) is preparing a joint event in Toronto to promote further cooperation between the Nordic region and Canada. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/promoting-closer-nordic-canadian-relations/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:27:21 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-news-1-2011/ Our new magazine Nordic Innovation News is here. Here you can read more about it and download our 1st edition. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-news-1-2011/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:24:07 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordiske-virksomheder-ser-innovationen-i-ojnene/ Nordisk InnovationsCenters store innovationssatsning, Measured and Managed Innovation (MMI), er nu blevet lanceret i hele Norden. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordiske-virksomheder-ser-innovationen-i-ojnene/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:14:04 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-centre-held-the-opening-speach-at-the-north-atlantic-seafood-forum/ Sigridur Thormodsdottir, senior innovation advisor at Nordic Innovation Centre held the opening speach at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Oslo. Here you can read the speech. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-innovation-centre-held-the-opening-speach-at-the-north-atlantic-seafood-forum/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:07:52 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tettere-samarbeid-med-islandske-innovasjonsaktorer/ Nordisk InnovationsCenter gjennomfører denne uken flere møter på Island for å etablere dialog og få innspill fra islandske innovasjonsaktører og næringsorganisasjoner om hva som er viktig å legge vekt på ved videre utvikling av nordiske innovasjonsprogrammer og nordisk innovasjonspolitikk. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/tettere-samarbeid-med-islandske-innovasjonsaktorer/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:21:17 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/london-stock-exchange-opens-the-doors-to-nordic-cleantech-open-finalists/ Nordic Cleantech Showcase participants were at the centre of attention at one of the world oldest financial trading houses. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/london-stock-exchange-opens-the-doors-to-nordic-cleantech-open-finalists/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:44:25 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/welcome-to-our-new-website/ We have the great pleasure of welcoming you to our brand new website. We have worked diligently to create the ultimate platform for innovation, trade and cooperation in the Nordic region. The result: Surf and find out for yourself! http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/welcome-to-our-new-website/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:15:52 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-cleantech-open-25-framtida-nordiska-cleantech-stjarnor-utvalda/ Nordic Cleantech Open avslöjar idag vilka som utsetts som de 25 finalisterna i den första Nordiska miljötekniktävlingen. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-cleantech-open-25-framtida-nordiska-cleantech-stjarnor-utvalda/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:41:29 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-companies-meet-with-german-investors/ From 23rd to 26th of November 2010, the Nordic Seed Capital Initiative visits Berlin and Munich to meet German venture capital funds and corporate venture capital investors. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-companies-meet-with-german-investors/ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:41:03 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-marine-innovation-programme/ Strengthening innovation ability in order to increase profit and competitiveness in the nordic marine sector ... http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/news/nordic-marine-innovation-programme/ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:23:21 GMT