Knock on wood
And yes, we mean literally.
The Nordic Hardtech movement is gaining momentum — and at the core of it are the founders turning industrial challenges into tech-driven opportunities.
In this edition, we meet the team behind Taigatech, a Gothenburg-based company using AI and computer vision to optimize one of Sweden’s most traditional industries: the sawmill.
We also spotlight The Yard, a one-of-a-kind workspace for early-stage hardware teams. Truly a place where the future of Nordic hardtech quietly is taking shape.
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.
- The Yard — Gothenburg’s dynamic home for entrepreneurs and startups — blending community, co-working, and a bold industrial vibe to fuel new ideas. If you're looking for a unique workspace with industrial feeling, this is it. Check out their memberships or take a tour.
- Recuro — a growth partner for hardtech and deep tech companies. They help with strategy, marketing, and scalable business models to drive sustainable growth. Learn more and schedule an intro call.
- SISP — Swedish Incubators & Science Parks is the industry association for 63 incubators and science parks across Sweden. Members support innovation, scaleup, and investments. Find your incubator or science park here.
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Nordic Hardtech Podcast 🎧
Christoffer Johnsson from Taigatech on Making Sawmills Smarter
Episode #22: AI Meets Timber – Reinventing a Billion-Euro Industry
"Precision matters"
Based in Gothenburg, Taigatech is combining industrial automation and AI to optimize log rotation in sawmills — one of Sweden’s most traditional sectors. In just a few years, the company has become a symbol of how hardtech can drive competitiveness in legacy industries. CEO Christoffer Johnsson takes us on an impressive journey from log to code.
