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Impact/100 — getting inspired by sustainable innovations! Had a great time at the Impact/100 event hosted by Norrsken Barcelona, where they unveiled the 100 most impactful startups making a difference. One of the standout startups was 011h, focused on accelerating sustainable construction. Lucas Carné Carcas, a co-founder at 011h , shed light on the significant impact the construction sector has in Spain. He emphasized the industry's immense potential for innovation but also highlighted the real obstacles, such as access to talent and cultural challenges, that need to be addressed. While sectors like healthcare and sustainable food systems often dominate the impact startup landscape, construction represents only 3% of the ecosystem. It's clear that there's a huge opportunity to reduce emissions in the built environment industry by considering all stakeholders and looking towards the future. At Black Current, Rebecca Black MES, MDes and I are excited to be working on a new project that helps organizations harness the critical business opportunities and value creation potential of acting on climate and sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates! #impact100 #innovation #builtenvironment #sustainablefuture

My Top Takeaways from Glasgow Tech Week But First - I don’t run a tech startup so what was I doing at Tech Week? 1.???I work across industries – it’s powerful to take success from one industry – be it tech, travel or textiles – and see how it can inspire transformation in another. 2.???Tech (alongside human ingenuity and passion) is how we’ll solve the big social, environmental and economic challenges of our time, at scale, so best embrace it. 3.???It’s where all the (lovely) cool kids work in Glasgow, and after all my travels I was long overdue some quality hugs. So after #glasgowtechfest, Startup Grind Scotland and TecTonic Night Summit, what did I learn? Loads, here’s 5 for now…. 1.???Success isn’t about not failing: don’t be afraid to fail – you will – the fear and excitement are two sides of the same coin – embrace the excitement of experimentation and regret what you do, not what you don’t do. You can always pivot. 2.???Create your own reality: when you are driven by passion and a vision for a better future, others will connect with you on that, and business becomes easy. You’ll still hit dips and need refuelling along the way so know what energises you and get regular sparks that keep you going (travel, summits, collabs). 3.???Culture eats strategy for breakfast – the secret to successful scaling is about maintaining your company culture as your team expands. Getting the people side right is the hardest part of business, so put some attention on it and get support! 4.???On a larger scale - our entrepreneurial ecosystem in Glasgow needs to go beyond inclusion, and aim for a regenerative ecosystem where people genuinely know and feel they belong – that’s how we’ll get the diversity of ideas, knowledge and experience to solve the trickiest challenges. 5.???The power of role models – you’ve got to see it to believe you can be it – we owe our success to those who went before us; let’s celebrate them, and pay it forward – and understand that business is give and take – when we contribute to something bigger than ourselves we’re all winners. What do you take from this? If you’d like to talk it through, get in touch, let’s scale your solution, sustainably! AND IMPORTANTLY – huge thanks and kudos to Glasgow City Innovation District and everyone who put in the hard work to pull off and share their stories for our growth and learning (as well as great hugs) Foras Startup Grind Gemma Carpenter Alisdair Gunn Nick Murray Caro, Dec McLaughlin Emma L. Amy M. Paula Skinner Marj Clark University of Strathclyde The Social Hub Jackie Shields Jason Bradbury Barras Art and Design (BAaD) Alison Porter Gerry McCusker Hamish Livingston Manish Joshi Siobhan Moore Maya Vertigans Gillian Boston James Flewellen Jackie Waring FRSE Dr Susie Mitchell Chas Nelson?Kathryn Nicolson Aisha Janki Akinola Genna Jodie Masterton Gayle Reid Oli Norman Briony Williamson Onyinye Igbokwe (PMP)? Karen Forbes

Is #throwbackthursday still a thing? Maybe it is, maybe not. Anyhow, here are some insights from the ImpactFest impact report that we created last year with Hieroo Den Haag/Leiden: ?? €180,000 was spent on initiatives that make the world a better place; ?? 10% of the visitors were investors; ?? 31% of the visitors were startups; ?? 242 speakers built up the program; ?? 2,300 connections were made in the app. The report helps us to find out how we can improve the event further as each year, we aim for a more meaningful and powerful version of #ImpactFest for the entire European impact ecosystem. Any thoughts on what to include in the report of the upcoming edition? Please put them in the comments! ?? Secure your early bird tickets: https://lnkd.in/eSNywpwG #doinggoodanddoingbusiness #ImpactCity #ImpactFest2024 Gemeente Den Haag - KplusV - Obsession - Bureau Visueel - Provincie Zuid-Holland - Rabobank - The DOEN Foundation - Unknown Group - Dealroom.co - Euclid Network (EN) - Impact Europe - 4impact capital - MKB Den Haag - Netherlands Advisory Board on Impact Investing - Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Nederland - De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences - WorldStartup - Fokker Terminal - MT/Sprout - Change Inc. - Apollo 14 - Campusatsea - The New Farm - Living Lab Scheveningen - The Hague Humanity Hub - Security Delta (HSD) - Technology Park Ypenburg - The Hague - The Hague Tech - YES!Delft - The Hague & Partners

From all of us to all of you… a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ? And a profound thanks to all our Friends & Partners across Asia and the New Nordics for helping us do what we do: CONNECTING THE ENTIRE NEW NORDIC TECH ECOSYSTEM WITH EAST ASIA.??? ?? 2024 was a blast ?? :? ?? NAVA is now a Core Partnership of the Nordic capital inward investment agencies - Stockholm Business Region, Helsinki Partners, Copenhagen Capacity - and JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization - with the anchor of Asia House Denmark. ?? World-First Research: Report: we were delighted to share the long-awaited deep-dive analysis of Japanese VC & CVC investment into any region globally - including interviews with all of the C-level that made the market. And what better place to launch it than at the TechBBQ Investor Day for a panel with Claes Mikko Nilsen from NordicNinja VC (Europe’s largest Japanese-backed VC), Naoki K. from Global Brain Corporation (Japan’s largest independent VC), Sonja Malin from Helsinki Partners, and Tony Seeff from Sony Innovation Fund (and TechBBQ’s Avnit, Benjamin, Michael, and Harry - thanks for all the support!) ?? Stay tuned for some more mind-blowing (again first-ever!) research that we cannot wait to launch in Q1!??? ?? Startup Delegations to Japan: We organized the first New Nordic FoodTech delegation (Tokyo, Kobe & Sapporo) and our third New Nordic HealthTech delegation to Tokyo, along with our friends at the Nordic Innovation House - Tokyo. A special thanks to Business Sweden and Magnus Blondell for spearheading the Nordic Health Summit once again, and the Danish Trade Council in Tokyo for assisting with the delegation program. ?? Our Events: We organized several events and pitch competitions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s inaugural SusHi Tech in Tokyo - now one of Asia's largest startup conferences - which brings together startups, investors and municipalities focused on solving urban challenges through sustainable high-technology. Thank you to our friends at Minato-ku, Intralink, Shimizu Corporation, Kiraboshi Bank Co., Ltd., etc. Also, a special thanks to Takeoff Tokyo for co-hosting an event with us at Maria 01 during Slush. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season - and see you in 2025 ? |?Stockholm Business Region?| JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization | Helsinki Partners?| Asia House Denmark | Copenhagen Capacity | Industriens Fond | Nordic Innovation

This week I had the chance to co-work at the super cool Impact Hub Berlin and meet many inspiring women from the Women and Climate network. I'm totally blown away by the energy and passion that all these women bring to the sustainability industry advancing projects within climate research, green tech solutions, ESG finance or political referendums on reforestation, just to name a few. Great to feel that spirit and happy to be part of it! Let's keep going ?? ?? Also: Talking to Ellie May Leopold & Idil Serifoglu from the Impact Hub Berlin's Incubator program I've learned that they are looking out for zebras - startups that grow sustainably, aligned with their purpose, and create a positive impact. For the second batch of the Impact Incubator Climate Tech, they are on a lookout for Zebra teams with business ideas or prototypes to tackle climate change! Working in the startup scene myself for almost 5 years I know that this is a great opportunity for young teams who want to make an impact and only need a little bit of support to get their business on track, which is why I'm sharing the program details here: What's in for you as a startup: ?? Total value of direct and in-kind support: €22,400 per founder? ?? Direct introductions with 50+ potential clients & partners? ?? Safe(r) new work environment ?? Connections with investors, mentors, and co-founders at matchmaking events ?? NO equity! ?? For more information check https://lnkd.in/dMhyzqRQ and apply by september 30th! And to all the women out there working in sustainability: Join our powerful Women and Climate network ?? Alessandra Caggiano Giulia Fogliani Eleonora Ricco Grace G. Dalia Kellou Manuela Risch #ClimateTech #CleanTech #GreenTech #ImpactIncubator #Sustainability #ClimateAction #TechForGood #EcoInnovation #RenewableEnergy #CircularEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #GreenStartups #ClimateChange #ImpactInvesting #EnvironmentalTech #Decarbonization #GreenEnergy #NetZero #ClimateSolutions #SocialImpact

GTA : That’s a wrap! ?? ? Last week, we partook the finale of the incredible journey that was the?Green Transformation Accelerator?at TechQuartier, and wow, what an experience! Here are the highlights that have us buzzing with excitement: ? ???Partnerships in Action: We connected with amazing corporates and investors who are just as passionate about sustainability as we are. Pitching our solution revealed a strong interest in CircularPlace’s mission in Germany, inspiring us even more to continue our international journey! ? ???Networking Gold: Engaging meetups with the movers and shakers of the German circular economy opened our eyes to new possibilities. The energy in these discussions was electric, and we can’t wait to collaborate! ? ???Inspiring Startups: We were honored to be part of a cohort filled with impact-driven founders. The creativity and passion in this group were nothing short of inspiring—together, we’re all pushing boundaries! ? ???Audience Favorite: We’re thrilled to announce that CircularPlace was voted one of the top three favorite startups during the finale! Presenting our solution to such an enthusiastic audience was a moment we’ll never forget. ? ???Market Insights Galore: This accelerator has equipped us with invaluable insights and access to the German market. We’re ready to hit the ground running! A massive shoutout to the amazing TechQuartier team—Julie, Patrice, Soren, Alise, Alice, and Alice—for your support and guidance. You rock! ? ??As we gear up for our next chapter in Germany, we’re more motivated than ever to drive the circular economy forward. ? Let’s make waves together! ??? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #TechQuartier?

The EIC Scaling Club has welcomed its first 48 deep tech scale-ups into the fold. Those companies are part of one of four pre-defined market sector groups, with a dozen companies per group. Each group represents a high-potential area where Europe and its bright minds can not only contribute but lead globally. The selected companies are poised to drive innovation in these sectors, as well as contribute to achieving the EU's energy, security, and technological ambitions. In fact, they're well on their way. Here's how much the scale-ups in each sector have already raised prior to joining the Club: ? Digital Security & Trust -> €202.64M ? Next-Gen Computing -> €341.47M ? Renewable Energies -> €341.9M ? Smart Mobility -> €482.45M More than just a category, each market group is a nexus of companies, mentors, stakeholders, investors, and peers all connected through EIC Scaling Club with the goal of helping at least 20% of the scale-ups to reach 'unicorn' status. But who are the participants? What investments have they raised to date? Who will mentor them? Who are the stakeholder members? For the answers and other market group insights, check out EIC Scaling Club's market group highlights – link in the comments! Yours truly, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen; William Stevens; Teresa Cunha; Nicolette Komitska; Denitsa Nenkova; Yasemin Baran; Iva Tchetinova; Ricardo Greenfield; Valentin Marin; Etienne Pebrier; Josemaria Siota; Alberto Garcia Picazo; Alizée Blanchin; Lucas MAURICE; Carmo Cupertino de Miranda; Oriana B.; Cristiana Gon?alves; Rute Mata Jo?o; Márcia Macieira; Irmak Acar; Julia Gifford; Krista Krumina #EICScalingClub #EIC #MarketHighlights #SmartMobility #RenewableEnergies #DigitalSecurityAndTrust #NextGenComputing

Stockholm’s Journey to Becoming an “Impact Capital”: Vision in 2022 vs. Reality in 2024 ???? In 2022, Agate Freimane from Norrsken VC painted a clear picture of Stockholm’s climate tech future Here’s what she anticipated: 1?? Becoming a Global “Impact Capital” Stockholm aimed to position itself as a global impact capital 2?? Agate pointed to companies like Northvolt as sparks igniting a broader ecosystem. She believed that one climate tech success story could inspire a wave of startups across many areas 3?? Transition from Tech to Impact Tech With a well-established tech sector already in place, Agate saw Stockholm transforming into an “impact tech” hub, where climate-focused companies could flourish ??The Reality in 2024: 1?? Stockholm is now a top destination for impact investment in Europe. The city leads the Nordic region, underscoring its role as a central player in sustainable finance 2?? More startups are emerging in areas like electric vehicles and sustainable materials, building a robust climate tech network. 3?? Stockholm’s climate tech ecosystem is expanding into areas like green steel, industrial decarbonization, and next-gen battery storage—exactly the kind of innovation that Agate envisioned. Stockholm is now a thriving climate tech hub, showing the world what’s possible when investment, innovation, and sustainability align ?? Let’s hope more cities adopt this vision #sustainability #impacttech

Thank you for highlighting AENU! ???Building a Greener, Healthier Future with Sustainable Wood-Based Innovations??? In the face of environmental challenges, sustainable development is no longer just a goal—it’s a necessity. That’s why we’re proud at Fiberwood Ltd to contribute to the transition towards?greener and healthier living environments?by innovating in?wood construction?and creating advanced?wood-based building materials. By replacing fossil-based materials with renewable, nature-inspired solutions, we aim to support both the?well-being of people?and the?health of our planet. Together, we can build a future where our homes and buildings harmonize with nature. Let’s shape a world where sustainability is at the core of everything we build—for?future generations, for our?forests, and for a thriving?environment. ???? #Sustainability #WoodConstruction #GreenFuture #WoodBasedMaterials #HealthyLiving #Innovation

Check out the latest issue of Startups Magazine - covering our #BE100. We're looking for 1,000 planet positive startups and scaleups to apply to pitch to hundreds of investors with access to ￡100 million in funds. As one of Europe’s biggest pitch and scale opportunities?for green and environmental innovators, the BE100 competition is free and open to business of all sizes. https://lnkd.in/e9DYkZRT #ImpactInvestment #startup #scaleupbusiness