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18 March

Where is Denmark at SXSW?

This year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival is now in full swing. The entire world has gathered for the massive event, which includes film and music festivals, and a technology conference where the latest trends and innovations make their world premiers. But this year, like previous years, Denmark is practically invisible. The SXSW Festival is one of the largest festivals …

18 March

Startup Tourism takes on the challenges of Iceland’s exploding tourism industry

Startup Tourism, a new 10-week accelerator program held in Iceland from February 1st, 2016, is now in full swing. As the number of tourists in Iceland increases exponentially, startups rush to fill the challenges that arise. Oddur Sturluson, managing director of Startup Tourism, believes there has been a paradigm shift among tourism companies in Iceland, spurned by recent history. “After …

17 March

Explore the deep with Blueye underwater drone

Drones are all the rage right now, buzzing above our heads with with our without human interaction. We have all seen scenes shot in birds eye views from flying drones. Now, a Norwegian company has decided to take drones from the skies to the sea, and build a drone meant for exploring the oceans depths. Blueye Robotics is a Trondheim …

17 March

4 fintech trends from emerging economies

The phenomenon of innovations from the emerging world making great impact in developed markets, popularly known as “reverse innovation”, has been keenly observed since the 80’s. Read on to learn which trends in fintech from emerging economies gaining traction in the developed world. Reverse innovation is generally a response to global MNCs falling short of fulfilling the market needs in …

16 March

The next round is now officially on Drinkz

Drinkz is a new app that caters to drinkers who appreciate quality and convenience. Want to meet over delicious cocktails, but not waste time queuing at the bar? Then download the Drinkz app. Drinkz functions as a sort of directory that guides the user to the places in town that maintain high standards. According to the team behind the Danish …

16 March

Frumbjörg, a new innovation center for the disabled, opens its doors

Sjálfsbjörg, the Icelandic federation of physically disabled people, has recently opened up a new entity within the organization called Frumbjörg, an Innovation Center with the aim of supporting innovations for the disabled. It has been obvious for many within the community of disabled in Iceland, and those around it, that there has been a deep need for more focused research …

16 March

Pitching from an ice hole in Finland

Polar Bear Pitching 2016 is a global investment event where over the course of 2 days startups from different countries introduce their projects to the whole world – from a freezing ice hole in Oulu, Finland. We interviewed Anna Svirelkina from To Round about her experience. The event, which is held yearly, allows competing startups to communicate with investors and …

15 March

Scandinavian studies: young gamers are better students, more social

Studies in Sweden and Norway show that students who play computer games do better in school. And in Denmark, new research shows that playing computer games helps young people improve their social skills and create more friendships. By Tobias Thomasen Computer games have been blamed for many negative things. Most often, they are thought to encourage violent and boorish behavior …

15 March

#NordicMade at SXSW

All in all there are about 1000 #NordicMade people in Austin for SXSW, representing over 100 tech/startup companies and tens of bands and films and filmmakers. Mobile sensai Peter Gréen blogs from the #NordicLightHouse at SXSW. Day 1 of #NordicLightHouse The Nordics are here for two main activities; the Nordic Light House program running from Saturday to Tuesday, and the …

14 March

Zervant solves invoicing woes for small businesses

Did you know sending out a paper invoice costs nearly six times more than electronic one? Zervant aims to make e-invoicing easier for small businesses. E-invoicing or electronic invoicing means sending, receiving and processing invoices in an automated system. It is a cost-efficient and practical tool for maintaining accounts, but for smaller companies e-invoicing has not always been the first …