It’s quiet under the waves.
Perfect conditions for innovation.
The Nordic hardtech scene isn’t just expanding on land, it’s heading underwater. In this issue we explore the blue wave of marine innovation reshaping ports, energy systems and subsea infrastructure. Our feature dives into why this shift is happening now and who’s leading it, from autonomous dredging robots to tidal kites.
Also in this issue, partner sessions that go deep in other ways: a webinar from Lightbringer on what VCs really think about patents (something that should interest every founder out there), and Recuro’s launch night for Monitor, a new market-tracking tool, in Stockholm on October 21.
Nordic Hardtech Partners 🤝
Nordic Hardtech is a community for builders of complex tech companies based on physical products. Here are some of our outstanding partners.
- Lightbringer: AI-powered patent service helping tech companies protect their edge fast, with in-house legal expertise. Book an intro.
- Recuro: Growth partner for hardtech and deeptech. Scale with profit.
- SISP (Swedish Incubators & Science Parks): The network for 60+ incubators and science parks in Sweden. Find yours here.
- The Yard: Gothenburg’s hub for co-working, community, and serious hardware. Explore their memberships.
Nordic Hardtech Radar
This Week: A deep dive, literally.
Under the surface: How the Nordic Blue Hardtech Wave Is Rising
The next frontier for Nordic hardtech isn’t in the lab, it’s underwater. From robotic dredging and tidal kites to sensor-driven subsea systems, founders are wiring the ocean for efficiency and sustainability. Behind this shift lies a deeper current of investment, regulation and technology convergence that could turn the blue economy into the region’s next industrial wave.