As the silicon era matures, Nordic hardtech founders are rethinking what progress means — turning matter itself into the next platform for innovation and resilience.
A new wave of Nordic hardtech is forming, and it’s happening under the surface. From autonomous dredgers and tidal kites to ocean sensors and data twins, founders are turning the sea into their next testbed.
This week, we spotlight Nordic companies shaping the future of quantum — from superconducting breakthroughs to commercial momentum.
From difficult founders to difficult problems, Industrifonden’s evergreen model shows why only long-term capital can push breakthroughs forward.
A decade of bold visions has left a trail of failed wearables. From Glass to Magic Leap to Meta’s latest stumble, the pattern is clear: hype without adoption. What can founders learn when even the right macro-trend isn’t enough?
From forest drones to humanoids, Nordic robotics is shifting from research to deployment. Plus: fresh funding, reports and events shaping hardtech this fall.
Johan Ronnestam argues that in a world where AI can build anything, only strategy, archetypes and culture make hardware brands matter. His blueprint for “awesome” shows why identity beats speed every time.
This week’s issue takes stock of what lasts. Per Brickstad shares how circular design can outlive disposable habits, while we ask which inventions deserve to stand as true industrial heritage.
Elvy Energy wants households to commit to flat-rate, 15-year energy subscriptions. CEO Johan Outinen explains why trust, not tech, is the real bottleneck.
They’re talking about your IP. Dominic Davies of Lightbringer explains how to turn it into leverage before you even hit the room.
The roads are still warm. So is the Nordic hardtech flow. This week’s picks include electric highways, Danish deeptech, and new signals in energy.
