en-GB http://nordicinnovation.org/ RSS-feed of all new projects funded by Nordic Innovation. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-high-growth-entrepreneurship-/ The aim of the Nordic High Growth Entrepreneurship Initiative is to create joint Nordic growth enhancing activities and increase the deal flow of young innovative companies that are able to scale into Nordic and international markets. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-high-growth-entrepreneurship-/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:11:10 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/marine-innovation/ The ongoing Nordic Marine Innovation Programme is the first of its kind in bringing the marine industry together across the borders in the Nordic Countries. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/marine-innovation/ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:42:38 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/mmi-measured-and-managed-innovation-programme/ - Enhancing the competitiveness of Nordic businesses. Innovation is more than product development; it is about creating new value. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/mmi-measured-and-managed-innovation-programme/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:07:12 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/public-procurement-and-innovation-within-the-nordic-health-sector/ How can the Nordic health sector become an even more innovative and demanding procurer? The aim of this program is to improve innovation procurement in the health sector through extended exchange of knowledge and cross-border cooperation. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/public-procurement-and-innovation-within-the-nordic-health-sector/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:49:30 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/new-methods-for-user-driven-innovation-in-the-health-care-sector/ This project aims to draw attention to user driven innovation in the health care sector. The goal is to develop and test methods for user driven innovation in the context of health care. Methods which have proven valuable in industrial contexts may lack suitable counterparts within the health care sector. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/new-methods-for-user-driven-innovation-in-the-health-care-sector/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:34:25 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/innovation4care-user-driven-innovation-in-the-healthcare-sector/ Research driven innovation and applied research has for decades been very common in life science. In the healthcare sector, the tradition for working systematically with innovation is much weaker, but new trends strongly indicate that user driven innovation requires increased attention especially by the public healthcare system, including hospitals, for the following reasons: Patients have an increasing purchasing power and have become more active, knowledgeable and responsible for their own treatment, which leads to a demand of high quality and good service. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/innovation4care-user-driven-innovation-in-the-healthcare-sector/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:58:02 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/marine-innovation-projects/marine-innovation-projects/ The aim of the Nordic Marine Innovation Program is to strengthen the innovation ability in order to increase profit and competitiveness in the Nordic marine sector. 15 projects receives funding through the Program. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/marine-innovation-projects/marine-innovation-projects/ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:17:50 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/lighthouse-projects/nordic-lighthouse-projects/ In October 2010, the Nordic Trade and Industry Ministers agreed on a new industrial and innovation policy cooperation program focusing on green growth. Six lighthouse projects were launched for the period 2011-2013. Nordic Innovation is contributing to the realization of the projects together with the Nordic countries. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/lighthouse-projects/nordic-lighthouse-projects/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:27:13 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-ccs-competence-centre/ The main objective of NORDICCS is to boost the deployment of CCS in the Nordic countries by creating a durable network of excellence integrating R&D capacities and relevant industry . http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-ccs-competence-centre/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:47:14 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/innotools/ Innotools is a pilot project developed by Nordic Innovation in cooperation with SRI International and Kellogg School of Management, where the aim is to test the method Five Disciplines of Innovation, developed by Curtis R. Carlson. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/innotools/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:34:56 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-built-programme-modules/ - A Nordic initiative to accelerate Nordic competitive concepts for a sustainable built environment. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-built-programme-modules/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:42:36 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/competition-for-young-chefs-create-a-short-film/ Win a trip to Washington, DC, and help prepare healthy food for 30,000 Washington, D.C. Public School students. Work with a team of mentors. Test your skills. Meet young people. Cook at a Nordic embassy. Intern at one of the top restaurants in Washington. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/competition-for-young-chefs-create-a-short-film/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:03:51 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/programme-for-nordic-innovation-projects-with-asia/ The challenge of globalisation includes a change towards more open, networked and international ways of organising production and innovation processes. Nordic companies and knowledge producers need input from innovation processes external to themselves in order to compete in a global economy. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/programme-for-nordic-innovation-projects-with-asia/ Tue, 03 May 2011 15:56:52 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/business-model-innovation-in-tourism-and-experience-industries/ 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/projects/business-model-innovation-in-tourism-and-experience-industries/ Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:54:40 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/ccs-in-the-nordic-countries-in-a-renewableclimate-neutral-future-2050/ The study is done under the Nordic Top-level Research Initiative and it evaluates the energy picture with more renewable energy in the Nordic region and the role of CCS. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/ccs-in-the-nordic-countries-in-a-renewableclimate-neutral-future-2050/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:45 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/potential-for-carbon-capture-and-storage-ccs-in-the-nordic-region/ The study is done under the Nordic Top-level Research Initiative and it gives an overview of the potential for applying CCS in the Nordic countries. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/potential-for-carbon-capture-and-storage-ccs-in-the-nordic-region/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:47:13 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/topnano/ As a part of Nordic Top-level Research Initiative, TOPNANO addresses nanotechnology coatings for anti-freezing for efficiency in power generation and safety of aircrafts and wind turbines. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/topnano/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:37:32 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nano-coatings-for-solid-oxide-fuels-cells-nacosofc/ As a part of Nordic Top-level Research Initiative, NACOSOFC aims at developing protective coatings for the metallic parts in the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nano-coatings-for-solid-oxide-fuels-cells-nacosofc/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:25:45 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/semiconductor-nanowire-based-solar-cells-nanordsun/ As a part of Nordic Top-level Research Initiative, NANORDSUN researches solar cell material that has potential for high conversion efficiency at a lower material cost. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/semiconductor-nanowire-based-solar-cells-nanordsun/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:15:28 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/research-towards-nordic-industrialization-of-the-salt-and-paper-battery-sp-battery/ As a part of Nordic Top-level Research Initiative, S&P Battery researches on a new type of cellulose-based nanomaterials for energy storage devices. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/research-towards-nordic-industrialization-of-the-salt-and-paper-battery-sp-battery/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:02:16 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/lighthouse-project-innovation-programme-for-climate-friendly-building-/ The Lighthouse project: Innovation Programme for Climate Friendly Building has been established as part of the Nordic Collaboration Programme for Innovation and Industry Policy 2011-2013. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/lighthouse-project-innovation-programme-for-climate-friendly-building-/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:06:28 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/sustainable-construction-products-and-materials-for-renovation/ Developing and supporting the use of safe and sustainable construction products and materials in renovation http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/sustainable-construction-products-and-materials-for-renovation/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:19:32 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/one-stop-shop-in-sustainable-renovation/ Aiming to facilitate market penetration of housing renovations for family houses of high energy standard while providing comfort and sustainability to occupants. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/one-stop-shop-in-sustainable-renovation/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:40:34 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/standardisation-as-a-co-regulation-tool-in-the-implementation-of-the-services-directive/ This project aims to develop a systematic and qualified approach to the co-regulation processes by making a process model and to give an overview of the possible tools and their suitability. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/standardisation-as-a-co-regulation-tool-in-the-implementation-of-the-services-directive/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:37:41 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/sme4stone/ The European natural stone standards aim to assist producers in product control and documentation as a strategic tool for image building, building consumers trust and business. However, it is not being fully utilized by the the Nordic stone industry that consists primarily of SMEs. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/sme4stone/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:16:54 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/energy-management-in-smes/ The energy management standard may seem rather comprehensive to SMEs and act as a barrier to implement more systematic energy saving activities. New ways of involving SMEs in development and implementation of standards are needed. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/energy-management-in-smes/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:11:02 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/implementing-solutions-in-order-for-nordic-sme-to-have-access-to-international-standardization/ SMEs should be encouraged to use standards and participate in the International, European and National standardization system. Using standards can strengthen their innovation capacity. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/implementing-solutions-in-order-for-nordic-sme-to-have-access-to-international-standardization/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:50:55 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/innovation-and-standardisation/ What role can standards play to support innovation processes? How can standardisation processes lead to standards that support or at least not hamper innovation? http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/innovation-and-standardisation/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:39:30 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/standardisation-of-elderly-services/ Introducing standards in the field of elderly services will make it possible to create a more transparent market, which will benefit both public and private providers of elderly services. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/standardisation-of-elderly-services/ Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:33:14 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/akademikere-som-vakstivarksattere-i-norden/ I dag er der for lidt viden om iværksættere med en lengre uddannelse og deres virksomheder. Denne viden er central for at komme tættere på forslag til, hvordan man øger antallet og andelen af denne gruppe succesfulde iværksættere, noe dette projekt vil bidrage til. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/akademikere-som-vakstivarksattere-i-norden/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:10:43 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/establishment-of-a-certification-system-based-on-the-nordic-standard-insta-800/ There is an increasing market need from providers of the cleaning service to prove their ability to deliver quality cleaning. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/establishment-of-a-certification-system-based-on-the-nordic-standard-insta-800/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:29:58 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/standardisation-in-the-security-sector/ Numerous factors make the security sector relevant from a Nordic standardisation perspective. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/standardisation-in-the-security-sector/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:13:06 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/procurement-standard-for-cleaning-services/ Private businesses and public agencies working on international, national, regional, or local level are compelled to utilize the cleaning services of external providers. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/procurement-standard-for-cleaning-services/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:06:03 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/designing-effective-nordic-innovation-programme-denip/ The main purpose of the DENIP programme is to enhance the knowledge and competences on measurement and design of innovation programs and tools, and securing that the programs fit company needs and drive innovation and growth. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/designing-effective-nordic-innovation-programme-denip/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:20:55 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-platform-for-trade-in-better-services/ Today, the service sector accounts for more than 2/3 of economic activity in most European countries. However, there is relatively little trade in services across national boundaries. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-platform-for-trade-in-better-services/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:11:52 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/explore-experiencing-local-food-resources-in-the-nordic-countries/ The food, experience and tourism industries have increasingly become more important as stimulus for growth and development in the economies of rural regions. High quality restaurants and food experiences are well recognized as important for tourists. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/explore-experiencing-local-food-resources-in-the-nordic-countries/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:17:37 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/bilberry-towards-functional-food-markets/ Wild berries are a characteristic part of the Northern nature. Wild berries are also a rich and valuable resource that has not yet been exploited in a satisfactory level. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/bilberry-towards-functional-food-markets/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:04:04 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-malt-house/ Looking at the brewing industry, it is evident that malt has turned into a global bulk commodity. Only a handful of malt houses serve the needs of the beer industry and small scale brewing is almost solely carried out with malt imported from either Germany or UK. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-malt-house/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:35:42 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-network-ntp-healthy-choices/ The project covers current practices in delivery of school meals and explains the concept behind Technology Platforms - Food for Life. Open innovation methods to stimulate industry driven innovation projects are described. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/nordic-network-ntp-healthy-choices/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:13:29 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/marinord/ The MARINORD project will develop anti-fouling paints containing nano-particles filled with active substances, i.e. paints that reduce fouling without destroying the marine environment. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/marinord/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:26:56 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/a-common-nordic-monitoring-system-on-diet-physical-activity-and-overweight/ Nordic surveys on diet, physical activity, and overweight provide crucial information for the formulation of policies. The present project covers two parts – validation of indicator questions on diet and physical activity and establishment of a network on monitoring childhood growth. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/a-common-nordic-monitoring-system-on-diet-physical-activity-and-overweight/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:01:00 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/experience-economy/ Experiences is a source of growth for businesses within the service sectors. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/experience-economy/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:18:53 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/new-nordic-foods/ http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/new-nordic-foods/ Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:33:51 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/project-page/ The YoungHealth network’s point of departure is that people today, and youth in particular, would eat healthier if they had easier access to affordable healthy food options in the public sphere. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/project-page/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:39:17 GMT http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/project/ The Nordic programme called "Healthier choices made easier for all" seeks solutions to the increasing problem of overweight, obesity and lack of physical activity among children and youth. http://nordicinnovation.org/en-GB/projects/project/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:39:17 GMT