Arctic Pioneers

🔎𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵♥️ TUNDRA - an innovation programme empowering climate tech companies in Arctic regions - is now open for applications: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟓 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 - 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐯 𝟏𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜 𝟏𝟖 - 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞. TUNDRA is targeting female founders in the Arctic - as they face unique challenges, such as gender issues and greater insecurity due to climate change, in addition to the general investment gap for female-led ventures. For the north more female founders is crucial for local value creation and talent retention. And through TUNDRA, we: ❄️Support women entrepreneurs developing cutting-edge solutions for the Arctic’s climate challenges ❄️Enable businesses that promote sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change ❄️Build opportunities for long-term impact by encouraging collaboration and attracting global interest 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dF422yqi Linda Fanney Valgeirsdottir Ragnheidur H. Magnusdottir Rakel Eva Sævarsdóttir Sesselja Ingibjörg Barðdal Reynisdottir Alisa Mick Daria Tiumina Anita Skog Brita Staal

🌍 Did you know the Arctic region is warming at least 3x faster than the global average? 🌡 The Arctic is facing unique climate challenges with global repercussions. Rising temperatures are leading to rapid changes in local ecosystems, threatening biodiversity, and impacting indigenous communities. These dramatic shifts are driving urgent collaboration between Arctic nations, governments, and the private sector to seek innovative climate solutions. Supporting innovative companies is crucial for local value creation and talent retention. Female founders in the Arctic face unique challenges. Despite the Nordic countries ranking high in gender equality, Arctic communities still struggle with gender issues. Addressing these challenges, including the investment gap for female-led ventures, is essential to support women entrepreneurs and women-led climate-tech companies in the region. ✨ Introducing TUNDRA - an entrepreneurship programme aimed at empowering women-led, growth-stage companies in the climate technology sector, particularly those operating within Arctic region. Through TUNDRA, we: 🔹 Support women entrepreneurs developing cutting-edge solutions for the Arctic’s climate challenges 🔹 Enable businesses that promote sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change 🔹 Build opportunities for long-term impact by encouraging collaboration and attracting global interest Does this sound interesting to you? Read more about the programme and apply before October 10th! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dF422yqi #ClimateAction #WomenEmpowerment #TUNDRA2024 #ClimateTech #ArcticInnovation #Entrepreneurship

We are thrilled to announce the launch of TUNDRA - a groundbreaking programme aimed at empowering women-led climate tech companies in Arctic regions. Over 5 weeks, from November 13th to December 18th, 2024, participants will benefit from online sessions and personalized mentoring to help their startups thrive. Participation is free of charge. TUNDRA is an initative by Drift EA, MiXi Center and Arctic Pioneers based on the fact that female founders in the Arctic face unique challenges. Despite the Nordic countries ranking high in gender equality, Arctic communities still struggle with gender issues. Addressing these challenges, including the investment gap for female-led ventures, is essential to support women entrepreneurs and women-led climate-tech companies in the region. Supporting female founders is crucial for local value creation and talent retention. The programme is funded by NIKK, The Nordic Gender Equality Fund 2024. Through TUNDRA, we: 🔹 Support women entrepreneurs developing cutting-edge solutions for the Arctic’s climate challenges 🔹 Enable businesses that promote sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change 🔹 Build opportunities for long-term impact by encouraging collaboration and attracting global interest   Does this sound interesting to you? Read more about the programme and apply before October 10th! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dF422yqi Linda Fanney Valgeirsdottir Ragnheidur H. Magnusdottir Rakel Eva Sævarsdóttir Sesselja Ingibjörg Barðdal Reynisdottir, Alisa Mick, Riikka Olli, Daria Tiumina, Brita Staal

🌍 On June 26th, Anita Skog represented Norway at the UNECE Innovation and Competitiveness Policies (ICP) panel discussion on "Innovation-Enhancing Procurement for the Circularity Transition." This event was part of the Committee on Innovation, Competitiveness, and Public-Private Partnerships. The focus of the discussion was on “Reversing Course: Innovation-Enhancing Procurement for the Circularity Transition”. The panel explored how innovation-enhancing public procurement can be a powerful tool for advancing the transition to a more circular and sustainable economy. 🌍♻️ 📚 The UNECE Team of Specialists on Innovation and Competitiveness Policies (ToS-ICP) has developed a Policy Guidance on Innovation-enhancing Procurement, endorsed by the CICPPP in 2021. This guidance has been implemented in various countries, including Georgia, through tailored policy handbooks and study tours to Norway. To successfully mainstream innovation, circularity, and sustainability into procurement practices, governments need to know how to manage risks, improve the skills of public procurement officials, enhance data collection and monitor results, and try out new forms of partnerships and coordination. 💡 Anita joined an incredible panel moderated by Tim Forslund, Circular Economy Specialist at The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The panel included esteemed members such as Kakha Demetrashvili, Carla Dekker, Matej Cerovšek, Jakob Lindvall, and Jon Mikel Zabala-Iturriagagoitia. We are grateful to UN-ECE Transformative Innovation Network (ETIN) and UNECE Innovation and Competitiveness Policies (ICP) for the opportunity to participate in advancing circular economy initiatives on the international stage. 👏 Dmitry Mariyasin Elisabeth Türk Anders Jonsson Mikael Román Immanuela Badde Tim Forslund Kakha Demetrashvili Matej Cerovšek Carla Dekker Jon Mikel Zabala-Iturriagagoitia Jakob Lindvall Kirsi Hanhisalo Cathrine Barth Natascha Schmitt #ArcticPioneers #UNECE #CircularEconomy #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #PublicProcurement #ClimateAction #Norway #GlobalImpact

Arctic Pioneers has been actively involved in the development of Sortland Havn as a green port. During the Gaia Arctic Summit, we collaborated with SORTLAND HAVN KF and EDIH Oceanopolis and organized a workshop to highlight ports as green, multimodel hubs. Cathrine Barth moderated the workshop and Svetlana Hansen from Fjuel, Robert Iversen Bogard from Signify, and Mathilde Winther from ilder showcased the possibilities of a multimodal hub for a green port following the example set by Trygve A. Meyer EDIH's multimodal hub. 🌱 The shift towards green, multimodal maritime hubs brings significant economic and social benefits to local communities. These hubs play a vital role in local economies by facilitating trade and providing jobs, while also promoting sustainability. Sortland Havn is embracing green technologies to minimize environmental impact and transform into a green maritime hub. 🤝 We anticipate successful collaborations and the realization of these green initiatives and multimodal developments in Sortland Havn and other maritime ports in Northern Norway, delivering long-term benefits to our communities. Beate Bø Nilsen Per Bjørn Holm-Varsi Odd Are Svensen Rune W. Monrad Trygve A. Meyer Robert Iversen Bogard Svetlana Hansen Cathrine Barth Mathilde Winther Anita Skog Nipa Akter #Sustainability #GreenPorts #MultimodalHub #SortlandHavn #ArcticPioneers #NorthernNorway 

Reflections from Arctic Pioneers on the Gaia Arctic Summit 💚 We are overwhelmed by the incredible response, appreciation, and the weight of responsibility that comes with hosting a climate change event. From the outset, we made it clear to our audience, speakers, participants, and partners that the Gaia Arctic Summit wasn't just another climate talk show. Our mission was clear: 🎯 we aimed to make a tangible difference for the Arctic and Northern Norway. 🎯 An opportunity for locals to build network with national and international expertise. 🎯 We set out to shed light on overlooked policies, highlight financial sector schemes in climate-friendly initiatives, and showcase sustainable businesses driving both environmental and economic success.   Now, as the event draws to a close, we bear the responsibility of turning our gains into action. Together, we'll work to ensure that when we reconvene next year, more businesses in the North have benefited, and our reach extends even further into coastal communities. We're keen to begin working on the report, initiatives, and solutions that will encourage coastal communities and businesses in the north to take action for a sustainable and climate-friendly future. Our commitment to climate action and Northern Norway continues 🌍💪 Odd Are Svensen Ane Høyem Grete Ellingsen Anita Skog Andrea Liverani Kim Noguera Gabrielli André Küüsvek Anders Jonsson Brita Staal Arne Ivar Mikalsen Philippe Tulkens Runa Haug Khoury Kirsti Helene Rødfjell Meidelsen Martin Rasmussen Stig Pettersen Marthe Hov Jacobsen Laura Wendling Trude Glad Marthe Haugland Tarjei Nødtvedt Malme Daniel Sowe Michal Meyer Nilssen Cathrine Barth Einar Kleppe Holthe Marianne Bahr Simonsen Trygve A. Meyer Rune W. Monrad Ugnė Budriūnaitė Francis Ambrose des Bouvrie Solveig Korum Bjørn Tore (BT) Woll Marie Flakstad Bunes Øystein L. Hjelle Henriette Endresen Karina Hvidsten Martin Trovaag Stein Inge Pedersen Silje Munkvold Nipa Akter #ArcticPioneers #ClimateAction #GaiaArcticSummit #NorthernNorway #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership   

Anita Skog jumping on stage as the audience cheers and applauds after she led the two-day Gaia Arctic Summit international conference in Vesterålen. This is a proud moment for us and as an individual for Anita, as she believed this summit was needed for Northern Norway. We thank everyone who traveled to Vesterålen to participate in the Gaia Arctic Summit. #GaiaArcticSummit #ArcticPioneers

The stage is nearly set, and we are ready to welcome you to the Gaia Arctic Summit in Vesterålen! 🎉 Arctic Pioneers is proud to be part of this groundbreaking event. Gaia Arctic Summit's goal is to create actionable outcomes that address the pressing climate challenges in the Arctic, promoting sustainable practices and climate-friendly initiatives. We aim to showcase how economic success and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. Join us in the stunning landscapes of Vesterålen, you’ll experience not only the beauty of the region but also the passion and dedication of our community. We can't wait to welcome you and work together towards a sustainable and prosperous future for the Arctic and the world. 🌍 See you soon! ✨ Use discount code "GAS24" .https://lnkd.in/dv8dRRTU Andrea Liverani André Küüsvek Anders Jonsson Philippe Tulkens Cathrine Barth Brita Staal Ane Høyem Marthe Haugland Kim Noguera Gabrielli Tarjei Nødtvedt Malme Odd Are Svensen Arne Ivar Mikalsen Laura Wendling Solveig Korum Marthe Hov Jacobsen Martin Rasmussen Runa Haug Khoury Kirsti Helene Rødfjell Meidelsen Ugnė Budriūnaitė Trude Glad Bjørn Tore (BT) Wollv Anita Skog GAIA Vesterålen RESIST Project Andfjord Salmon AS SINTEF Deadline Vesterålsrådet Storheia Arena Bodø2024 EDIH Oceanopolis Sortland kommune Nordic Circular Hotspot Kraft i Nord SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge KULTURFABRIKKEN

💡 One of the initial projects by Arctic Pioneers was Green Maritime through innovative procurement in Northern Norway.  Our research uncovered numerous promising projects that could enhance green maritime practices in the region. Since then, Arctic Pioneers has been dedicated to the port industry, recognizing it as a key area of focus.💪 On May 16, Arctic Pioneers' Anita Skog attended the "Ports Will Drive Norway’s Coastal Digitalisation" workshop. This workshop, organized by EDIH Oceanopolis, highlighted the importance of digitalizing Norway’s ports to accelerate business growth in coastal areas and reduce national transportation emissions.  Alongside Anita, the workshop featured speakers from various sectors, including Gunnulf Rasmussen, Stig Marthinsen, Eivind Hornnes, and Fredrik Bringager, who shared their expertise.  This interactive discussions provided a platform for participants to explore the transformation of ports into multimodal and multipurpose hubs for intelligent and sustainable transportation and industry. Stig Marthinsen, CEO of EDIH Oceanopolis shared "We are only at the beginning of a journey. There are more conversations to be had and projects to be developed". Read more here; https://lnkd.in/d-A2YSSX #ArcticPioneers #GreenMaritime #SustainableFuture #Digitalisation #Innovation #GreenTransition Trygve A. Meyer Andreas Amdal Østrem

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