From bold ideas to sustainable growth
Honouring nordic SMEs and scaleups turning innovation into impact
Ledere, innovatører, investorer, myndigheter og beslutningstakere fra hele Norden møtes for å feire og lære av nordiske bedrifter som lykkes med å kombinere innovasjon, immaterielle rettigheter og bærekraft. Sammen kårer vi vinneren av årets Nordic Innovation Award.
Gjennom inspirerende innlegg og samtaler med nordiske toppledere og investorer får du innsikt i hvordan små og mellomstore bedrifter kan vokse, skalere og konkurrere internasjonalt. Nordens mest innovative selskaper forteller hvordan de har lagt grunnlaget for internasjon l suksess. Du får et unikt innblikk i reisen fra idé til marked – og videre ut i verden.
Sentrale tema
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hva som regnes som investerbart og robust innen bærekraft og innovasjon i Norden
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hva som kjennetegner selskaper som lykkes med langsiktig verdiskaping
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hvordan tidlige valg om eierskap, immaterielle rettigheter (IP) og selskapsstruktur kan få store konsekvenser senere
For hvem?
Dette er en arena for deg som vil forstå hva som skaper nordisk konkurransekraft i praksis, og som ønsker å lære av de beste.
Hva er Nordic Innovation Award?
Nordic Innovation Award er en nordisk innovasjonspris som patent- og varemerkemyndighetene i Danmark, Finland, Island, Norge og Sverige etablerte i 2025. Prisen deles ut hvert år for å synliggjøre og anerkjenne innovasjoner med stort potensial, inspirere startups og bedrifter, og vise hvor viktig det er å beskytte immaterielle rettigheter.
Detaljer
Lunch and networking
Arrive, grab a bite and connect with fellow participants, finalists and partners.
Welcome
hosted by conference moderator Hilde Sandvik, experienced journalist and well known from the radio program Norsken, svensken og dansken.
Hilde Sandvik opens the event and sets the scene: How Nordic innovation, the green transition and IP strategy work together to build global competitiveness.Nordic countries leading the way – green innovation, collaboration and competitiveness
Cecilie Myrseth, Minister of Trade and Industry
The Nordic countries are already in a strong position when it comes to the green transition. We have a high capacity for innovation, good access to renewable energy and a business sector that is quick to adopt new solutions. The Minister of Trade and Industry highlights the Nordic countries’ advantages and shows how closer Nordic cooperation can strengthen our ability to develop, test and scale green technology for the international market. She also shows how the strategic use of intellectual property rights (IPR) can secure investments, protect new solutions and strengthen the competitiveness of both start-ups and established companies.Presentation of finalist #1, Iceland
A short introduction by Director General of the Icelandic Intellectual Property Office (ISIPO), Borghildur Erlingsdóttir.
A video presenting the candidate’s solution, its impact and how the IP strategy contributes to strengthening innovation. All of this aligned with the award’s criteria for innovation, sustainability and registered IP.Soon to be announced
Break
Presentation of finalist #2, Denmark
Introduction by Director General of the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO), Sune Stampe Sørensen.
A video presenting the candidate’s solution, its impact and how the IP strategy contributes to strengthening innovation. All of this aligned with the award’s criteria for innovation, sustainability and registered IP.Presentation of finalist #3, Finland
Introduction by Director General of the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH), Antti Riivari.
A video presenting the candidate’s solution, its impact and how the IP strategy contributes to strengthening innovation. All of this aligned with the award’s criteria for innovation, sustainability and registered IP.Nordic case study from Iceland: Carbfix
Carbfix presents groundbreaking technology that converts CO₂ into solid mineral rocks. The solution is based on thorough research, advanced technology and strong IP positions.
The company was a finalist in the Nordic Innovation Award 2025 and received the WIPO Global Award 2025 for the strategic use of intellectual property rights and for significant contributions to sustainable innovation. Carbfix demonstrates how Nordic technology can make a global impact.Presentation of finalist #4, Sweden
Introduction by Director General of the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV), Anna Jardfelt.
A video presenting the candidate’s solution, its impact and how the IP strategy contributes to strengthening innovation. All of this aligned with the award’s criteria for innovation, sustainability and registered IP.The blind spot of sustainability: engagement, understanding and ownership.
Petter Gulli, founder of 12YEARS.
Learn why understanding, trust and engagement decide whether innovation succeeds. Petter Gulli focuses on a main bottleneck in the green transition. Why do so many good, sustainable innovations fail before they can have a real impact?
It’s not about a lack of technology or capital, but about a lack of understanding and ownership of the solutions being developed. Norway and the nordic countries are creating strong innovations in sustainability and green technology. However, many of them become invisible to the market, investors and the general public. This means that solutions with great potential are neither adopted nor scaled up.
With over 30 years of experience in advertising and communications, Gulli shows how even the best innovations and IP strategies can stall.Presentation of finalist #5, Norway
Introduction by Director General of the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO), Kathrine Myhre.
A video presenting the candidate’s solution, its impact and how the IP strategy contributes to strengthening innovation. All of this aligned with the award’s criteria for innovation, sustainability and registered IP.Panel discussions
Topic for the panel debate to be announced soon.
Break
Nordic Innovation Award 2026: Award ceremony
The five Nordic Director Generals reveal the winners of the third and second place, culminating in the announcement of the winner of this year’s Nordic Innovation Award.
The winner joins the host for a short onstage conversation, followed by photographing, networking and press meeting.
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