Nordic Innovation House Singapore: Newsletter – February 2023
Nordic Innovation House - Singapore
Scaling the best of the Nordics
Hello NIH-SG Community,
?? Rewatch the info session for the Trade and Connectivity Challenge (4th Edition) and apply before March 1st, 2023! Organised by Enterprise Singapore, the challenge is driving partnerships between corporates and startups to accelerate digital transformation in the trade and connectivity sectors.
?? Learn how startups in Iceland are inventing new solutions to tackle environmental crises in marine, food and energy or tune in to the latest podcast on the block, Sound of Green – an insightful series on Denmark’s approach towards climate change and green transition.?
?? Submit your innovative solutions to the PUB Global Innovation Challenge 3 or the Eureka Eurostars Funding Call 1 organised by Enterprise Singapore today to receive grant funding, test-bedding and pilot opportunities. See application details below.
?? Interested in partnering or collaborating with us? Write us an?email?today!
Scaling the Best of the Nordics, Nordic Innovation House - Singapore
Features
Trade and Connectivity Challenge (4th Edition)
On January 18th, Nordic Innovation House Singapore partnered with Enterprise Singapore on the Trade and Connectivity Challenge (4th Edition) info session to provide startups with the opportunity to work with corporates to co-create key innovative solutions that address on-the-ground industry needs and boost digital transformation in the trade and connectivity sectors such as aviation, maritime, land mobility, logistics and trade. Watch the recording to learn more about the seven corporate challenge statements, grant prizes, eligibility criteria, and application details. Submit your innovative solutions by March 1st, 2023!?
Nordic Innovation House Singapore Highlights?in 2022
A throwback to Nordic Innovation House Singapore's key events under the themes?of Sustainability, Energy and Maritime in 2022!?Join our journey in expanding Nordic?partnerships and cooperations with partners and communities in Singapore. Learn More >
Insights
Corporate Knights 100 Most Sustainable Companies of 2023
14 Nordic companies are ranked as the most sustainable companies in the 2023 Corporate Knights Global 100!?Each innovative company is driving the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy and greener future. Check out the complete ranking table and scorecard. (Corporate Knights)
In Iceland, start-up founders invent new ways to tackle environmental crises
Startup founders in Iceland driving new innovations to address climate and sustainability crisis! Learn who they are and their environmental solutions impacting the marine, food and energy ecosystems. (The Washington Post)
Podcast: Sound of Green – Stories from Denmark’s green transition
Explore Danish perspectives on the challenges of the global green transition and the opportunities for fostering green solutions. This podcast?is made for anyone who is curious about how Denmark approaches climate action.?Listen now!?(State of Green,?Sound of Green)
Why can't sunny Singapore be powered by solar energy alone?
Learn about Energy Trilemma – the three main considerations Singapore has when developing energy policies and the solutions to ensure a reliable supply of power 24/7 and achieve the net zero targets by 2050. (MothershipSG)
Singapore ranked least corrupt Asian country and fifth overall of 180 countries and territories
According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2022, Singapore and Sweden ranked fifth least corrupt countries in the world, along with Denmark (1st), Finland (2nd) and Norway (4th) in the Top 10 as well. (The Straits Times)
Opportunities
PUB Global Innovation Challenge 3
Application Deadline:?March 1st, 2023 |?Apply Here
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PUB Global Innovation Challenge 3 is back with 4 new challenges and calling all technopreneurs, researchers or companies across the globe to propose innovative solutions for Singapore's water challenges! Stand a chance to receive pilot funding of up to S$250,000 and gain access to real-world testbeds, data, samples and other useful resources. Get the opportunity to work with PUB engineers to refine and validate your solution and implement your solution in PUB and scale to the world. Watch the info session recordings?for more details about the challenge statements:?
L’Oréal Open Innovation Challenge
Application Deadline:?March 3rd, 2023 |?Apply Here
L’Oréal, a world leader in the cosmetic industry, is seeking cutting-edge technology(s) that combines various elements of science with creativity, innovation, and design thinking to target these ageing skin concerns from skin sagging, deep wrinkles, and skin hyperpigmentation for immediate and dramatic skin transformation results. Successful applicants can look forward to access to L’Oréal’s extensive expertise in the beauty industry, partnerships for proof-of-concept, and new market opportunities. Submit your proposals today!
Startup Weekend Global - Web3 Edition?
Now – March 4th, 2023 | Register Now
Be part of the largest, wildest, craziest and most impactful hackathon of the year. Immerse yourself in a world of possibilities, and make startup magic happen. Join revolutionaries, game-changers, pioneers and innovators from across the globe on a journey of exploration into the Web3 metaverse. Together, let us ideate, build life-changing innovations, and push boundaries in Web3 as we redefine our future together, one idea at a time.
Geo Connect Asia 2023
March 15th - 16th, 2023 | Register Now?–?Book your passes and apply promo code “NIHSG15” to enjoy massive savings off the published Full Rate Conference pricings.?
The third edition of Geo Connect Asia themed ‘Geospatial & Locational Intelligence Solutions for Asia – Underground, Land & Sea to Sky’ in Singapore provides the opportunity to focus on how digital construction and geospatial-based solutions can drive productivity across the building and construction industries. The 2-day conference titled, ‘Advancing sustainable & resilient geospatial solutions for an interconnected world’, will be held together with a series of Expert Stages - Digital Underground Connect, Digital Construction, Digital Rail, UAV Innovation Theatre and two full days of Tech Talks. It will bring together over 2,500 geospatial professionals, government agencies and start-ups across Asia and beyond to discover the boundless possibilities in the development of this ever-changing industry and connect communities with solutions from the region.
11th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2023 | Apply Here
Calling all global student founders and university alumni?of less than five years! Do you have a BOLD idea that could reshape the future in areas of Urban Solutions and Sustainability, Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity, Human Health & Potential, Smart Nation & Digital Economy and Media & Entertainment? Now is the time to let the world know it. Inviting the brightest student minds from the world’s most entrepreneurial universities to convene at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition organised by SMU Institute of Innovation and?Entrepreneurship. This is the perfect platform to pitch your startup to top investors, government agencies, and multinational companies and stand a chance to win up to?S$2 million worth of prizes! Be one of the trailblazing Top 50 finalists who get to fly and stay in Singapore for free.
Eureka Eurostars Funding Call 1 2023
Application Deadline: April 13th, 2023 | Apply Here
Watch Info Webinar Recording (Passcode:?y2UT5+L%)
Take your ideas and innovation to Europe! If you have an overseas partner and an innovative idea to create a new product, process, or solution, apply for the Eureka Eurostars Call 1 2023 for the chance to receive grant funding support! The Eureka Eurostars supports innovative projects and R&D collaborations between companies from all sectors in Singapore and project partners from more than 30 European countries including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Should you require support to look for an overseas partner, Enterprise Singapore can also facilitate a partner search.
Nordic Innovation House?is a connector accelerating high-quality Nordic tech startups, scaleups and growth companies in Singapore. We are the bridge between Nordic and Singapore ecosystem players, including government, corporate, SME, investors and accelerator hubs, to enable more collaborations. In Singapore, we work with Business Sweden, Innovation Norway, Business Iceland, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore and the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore. ???? ???? ???? ???? ????
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