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🇩🇰 Copenhagen: The Nordic Silicon Valley Reshaping Global Business Having recently explored Copenhagen's thriving business landscape, I'm convinced it's becoming Europe's most innovative business hub. Here's why forward-thinking leaders should take notice: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯: • Leading Europe's green tech revolution • Home to major sustainability-focused unicorns • World's most ambitious carbon neutrality goals • Pioneering circular economy practices 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: • Blox Hub - Denmark's innovation powerhouse • Copenhagen Science City • Strong venture capital presence • High concentration of tech talent • Exceptional work-life balance culture 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: • Direct flights to all major business hubs • Bridge to the Swedish market • EU single market access • World's most digitized economy • English is widely spoken in business 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: • d'Angleterre Hotel for luxury stays • Michelin-starred restaurants (Noma, Geranium) • Copenhagen Towers for modern offices • Innovative meeting spaces in converted warehouses 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲: • Consistently ranked happiest city globally • World-class cycling infrastructure • Rich design and cultural scene • Outstanding work-life balance • Superior healthcare and education 💡 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽: Visit between May and September for optimal conditions. The city comes alive with outdoor meetings and networking events, and in December, unique Christmas markets offer client entertainment. Copenhagen's perfect blend of innovation, sustainability, and quality of life sets it apart. It's not just a business destination—it's a blueprint for the future of work. #NordicBusiness #Innovation #Sustainability #BusinessTravel #Leadership #FutureOfWork #GreenTech #StartupLife #BusinessStrategy https://lnkd.in/guH9pbbW

September Recap: A month full of innovation, collaboration, and meaningful connections across various sectors What a journey this month has been - just reflecting on a September filled with innovation, collaboration, and new connections: 🔹 AI Insights in Montréal: on short notice I jumped on a plane to accompany our delegation trip to Montréal after organising the trip for weeks. Alongside brilliant minds from academia, industry and local development agencies, we explored the forefront of AI at McGill University and Concordia University, and participated in the ALL IN Conference. We left with so many ideas for future collaborations and brought home valuable insights for the Ruhr region’s tech ecosystem. 🔹 Investor Tour 2024: This year's Investor Tour Ruhr took representatives from the real estate industry on five bus tours to 14 cities across the Ruhr. This established format we organise with DIRK LEUTBECHER and STONY Real Estate Capital GmbH & Co. KG isn't about internationalisation but exploring interesting development areas in the Ruhr regions. I supported our team on the Duisburg tour: from Mercator-Quartier to the former Galeria Department Store, and Torhaus Nord. It was truly exciting to see the potential we observed in the city center of Duisburg. 🔹 Scaling to Germany: Together with our partner DutchBasecamp, we welcomed seven Dutch startups eager to expand into the German market. From insightful presentations and 1:1 matchings to roundtable discussions, these startups connected with experts and partners from the Ruhr. It was a pleasure to witness such dynamic exchanges, and our rooftop networking event "Get in Touch with the Dutch" was the perfect touch. However, September wasn’t solely focused on external collaborations; we also prioritized internal innovation. Our cross-innovation workshop sparked fresh ideas on how we can enhance collaboration within our teams by applying cross-sector strategies. And as AI has not only been the main topic of our Montréal trip but is also an internal driver in our AI User Lab and other initiatives it was great to gain new inspiration on the first day of Essen Digitalisiert The best part of these experiences? The people. Meeting new connections, reconnecting with old colleagues, and building on relationships, whether in a conference hall, a seminar room, a bus or on a rooftop — it's always about the people. I’m really looking forward to what's next – and 🤫 I can’t wait for my upcoming vacation in October to recharge and gather new energy #metropoleruhr #wenndannhier #internationalisation #innovation #AI #collaboration #networking

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐦 Today, we will meet Ervin and Hildegunn at the Innovation Norway Stockholm office. 💼 Ervin is a senior advisor who has been with the office for almost three years. He has experience in marketing, business development, and coaching start-ups and scale-ups, primarily within internationalization, as well as innovation and EU funding. Hildegunn has previous experience from Sopra Steria, where she worked as a graduate consultant. Together with Cecilia, they form the trade team at our office. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐧? I joined the Stockholm office as an advisor in April, and since then, I’ve learned so much. In this role, I have the privilege of working with a diverse range of Norwegian companies across various sectors, all eager to explore opportunities in the Swedish market. Together with our office manager, Robert, I’ll be placing a special focus on the energy sector, particularly in areas where Norwegian companies can make a significant impact on Sweden's green transition, such as offshore wind and carbon capture and storage (CCS). 𝐄𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞? Like my colleagues, I help Norwegian companies with various aspects of their export journey and their interest in the Swedish market, assisting them in taking important steps in their expansion to Sweden. I work with clients from different industries, but I have a special responsibility for the healthcare sector. So, if you are a Norwegian healthtech or life science company with an interest in Sweden, you'll probably get in touch with me at some point. Right now, I’m planning a new Global Growth program focused on the Swedish market and smart hospitals. 📚 Ervin studied business at Linnaeus University and has been a head coach for a floorball team. Hildegunn completed her master’s in engineering at KTH last year and has also taken courses in psychology. They are the newest members of the export team and have already contributed new ideas and solutions. 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐧, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐦? Outdoors! Whether I’m going for a quick walk or leisurely strolling through the city on weekends, I absolutely love the beautiful blend of city life and nature in Stockholm. Of course, I always make time to stop at one of the cozy fika spots or charming wine bars along the way. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐄𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧? I spend most of my time with my family, where our two-year-old son is the main attraction. But if I get some time for myself, I have a deep interest in sports, especially in the club AIK, of which I am an active member. I'm also a season ticket holder for both the men's and women's football teams and try to catch AIK in other sports like floorball, ice hockey, handball, and more.

Attending Slush in Helsinki is like stepping into the beating heart of innovation. The energy is high, and the air is thick with ambition and opportunity. From the moment you arrive, it’s a whirlwind of networking, matchmaking and idea-sharing. This year, the experience lived up to all expectations. The matchmaking area, with over 200 tables, was truly the event’s hub. The process was smooth and efficient, with a digital system assigning table numbers for each meeting, while the friendly staff guided me to my destinations. However, in such a fast-paced environment, the 25-minute meeting slots passed in the blink of an eye—just enough time to make an impression, but not long enough to go into a full pitch. To make the most of this, I kept my pitch clear and concise, relying heavily on visuals to get key points across quickly. Each conversation allowed me to refine my pitch, making it more focused and easier to present. As they say, practice makes perfect. One thing that really stood out this year was the interest from the oil, steel and chemical industries in CO2 conversion technology. It was encouraging to see these traditionally conservative sectors actively seeking sustainable solutions. This shift in focus shows there is real potential for innovation and positive change. Of course, the next challenge is turning these promising conversations into actual projects, but the energy in these discussions was undeniably optimistic. A personal highlight was the Dutch Pavilion, conveniently located just around the corner. Not only did it offer a great base for connecting with the Dutch delegation, but it also acted as a platform for introductions to individuals actively seeking to invest in climate tech startups. Thanks to the Pavilion’s efforts, I was able to connect with two new, exciting prospects. The sense of community and mutual support within the Dutch delegation was inspiring, and it reinforced the importance of solidarity in driving innovation forward. Looking back on these two days, I feel genuinely energized by the outcomes. Slush offers an incredible opportunity for anyone—whether you’re a founder, investor, or innovator—to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the latest trends in tech and sustainability. For entrepreneurs thinking about attending, my advice is simple: Go. Prepare your pitch, bring your enthusiasm, and fully immerse yourself in the experience. As for me, I’m already looking forward to next year. #Slush2024 #Innovation #Networking #PulsedPowerPlasma #justtransitionfund KapiteinLabs , Eindhoven University of Technology 🇪🇺 Medegefinancierd door de Europese Unie 🇪🇺 en Techport en #Kansenvoorwest Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Which cities will be the winners of the future? In Sønderborg, Denmark, they've laid out a plan. The ambition is clear: 77,000 inhabitants by 2030. This week, they held a conference to set the direction, and Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies and I had the pleasure of speaking. Which cities will emerge as powerhouses in the future, and which will fade away? Who will win the favor of businesses and become magnets for global talent? This battle for the future is fierce, impacting cities as centers for education and innovation. In my work with CIFS, I encountered many cities aspiring to be more than they are now. Many simply dream of maintaining the status quo in a future world of significant demographic shifts. But Sønderborg is not content with just that. Together with local partners like Danfoss and other great stakeholders, they've analyzed possible futures. So, they're actively working towards a future where the city is an international lighthouse for innovation and education. A place where people will want to move to, where businesses will establish themselves, and where students from around the world will flock for their education. Thanks to GOTO Sønderborg for hosting a truly ambitious conference. Kudos to the other speakers for enlightening us, and special thanks to Tanja Maria Have for setting a higher bar than I can remember for a similar Nordic event for a city with the same ambitions in many years. It was nothing short of super inspiring. Lars Tveen, @Erik Lauritzen, Majbritt Skov, Brian Mikkelsen, Kim Fausing, Niels Feerup, Henrik Bindslev, Nicolai Faaborg Andresen #FutureCities #InnovationHubs #CIFS #UrbanDevelopment #TalentAttraction #Sønderborg2030

𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝟒𝐇 🚁 Yesterday, we joined key stakeholders—including companies, government representatives, education and knowledge institutions—to explore the future of innovative business in M4H. It’s clear that the greatest opportunities lie in connecting themes like 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. At DronePort Rotterdam, we’re dedicated to discovering where these themes intersect, especially in smart mobility. 𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐲: ➡️ Bringing in our vast autonomous and uncrewed systems (AUS) ecosystem to drive innovation and create new job opportunities. ➡️ Helping establish an impact investment fund for sustainable progress. ➡️ Proposing B2B events to showcase the combined strengths of our ecosystem and city. ➡️ Developing next-generation education focused on essential AUS skills for current and future generations. ➡️ Supporting the essential secure physical and digital infrastructure development for AUS. Additionally, we’re focused on 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝟒𝐇, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 Port of Rotterdam, InnovationQuarter, Provincie Zuid-Holland, and Platform Zero. We see the 𝐌𝟒𝐇 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐃𝐌 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦, perfectly aligned with our vision and capable of supporting the "𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞" approach by the Port of Rotterdam. We’re committed to being involved in the long-term development of both the port and urban landscape, having actual impact in the process and contributing to sustainable growth and innovation. In collaboration with leaders like Petra de Groene (Director of Economy & Sustainability) and Egbert van der Wal (Director of Port Development), we’re aligning on practical steps to bring these ambitions to life. A special thank you goes out to Jouke Goslinga, Gábor Everraert and their teams for organizing this meet-up! Was great speaking to you Hoefnagels, Arjan. Looking forward to follow up on this all! 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐔𝐒 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬. Together, let’s shape a transformative, smart, and sustainable future for Rotterdam! #SmartMobility #DronePortRotterdam #PortoftheFuture #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #AUSEcosystem #M4H #RDM

The European Commission has revealed the winners of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (#iCapital), celebrating a decade of recognising cities that lead the way in delivering #innovative solutions for their citizens. This year's top prizes, funded under the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, were awarded to the cities of Braga and Torino. According to the European Commission, #Braga has developed a range of innovative solutions, from tech-based clusters to cultural and creative industries, and established a strong innovation #ecosystem with a focus on #collaboration and #inclusivity.  The award ceremony took place on 13 November 2024 in Lisbon at the Web Summit, one of the world's largest technology events. Commissioner Iliana Ivanova handed the awards to cities that have embedded innovation into daily urban life, advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities. The ceremony brought together the mayors from winning cities and past iCapital winners.  Braga won the award in the European Rising Innovative City category, while Torino won in the European Capital of Innovation category. More information 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9PReqMF #PortugalMakesSense Carlos Moedas Município de Braga Ricardo Rio #WhyPortugal

A great achievement for ENoLL!   On May 30th 2024, more than 100 experts and stakeholders from all around Europe have gathered in Brussels to explore the pivotal role of Living Labs in two of the most important initiatives for European Research and Innovation: Missions and Partnerships.    💡The ENoLL event "Living Labs in EU Missions and Partnerships" underlined the importance of Living Labs as innovative real-life ecosystems that drive forward the #EU goals through active collaboration and citizen involvement, being social innovation at their core focus.   During the event, discussions focused on how much the European innovation landscape has been growing during the last years through the contribution of #LivingLabs, underlining their strategic use in fostering cross-sectorial collaboration for more sustainable practices.   We are truly fascinated by the valuable insights gathered throughout the event, which concluded with a strong call for enhanced collaboration and regional focus to ensure practical community involvement. As ENoLL Chairperson Evdokimos Konstantinidis said, "Our mission is to change the world for citizens, and Living Labs are at the heart of this transformation." 👥 ⚙   Many thanks to all our speakers and to i2CAT and Generalitat de Catalunya for co-organizing this incredible event with us!   Let's continue sharing our experiences in new exciting events like this, promoting and consolidating the Living Lab approach worldwide! 🌍 🔜 Discover more: https://bit.ly/3VwkKSQ   #LivingLabs #CommunityInvolvement #Citizens #Innovation #EU #EuropeanPartnerships #EUMissions #LivingLabApproach #Collaboration #CrossSectorial #Stakeholders #Sustainability #SustainablePractices

The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2024 #Interesting fact For the #14th consecutive year, Switzerland was named the world’s most innovative country. Yup, I didn't know that 😃 . We both learnt something new today. #innovation #creativity #world #globalisation #InnovativeCountries2024 #GlobalInnovation #TopInnovators2024 #InnovationLeadership #TechAdvancement #FutureOfInnovation #InnovationIndex #TechPioneers #InnovationTrends2024 #GlobalLeadersInTech #InnovationEconomy #InnovationNation #ResearchAndDevelopment #InnovateForTheFuture #Industry40 #InnovationInAction

Sometimes we can struggle to explain exactly what Innovation Norway does, as our organization encompasses a wide range of functions. However, this video provides a concise overview of who we are and what we do. Take a look if you’re interested in learning more about our organization. 🇳🇴 Business Norway | Innovation Norway Asia and the Middle East | Innovation Norway in Europe | Innovation Norway Americas Håkon Haugli Helene Friis Per Niederbach Ole Henæs Anne Lorgen Riise Ahmad Hamdan Marlin Haavengen