Business Norway

Norwegian health innovations heading to the the U.S. 🤝 The Healthcare Innovation Accelerator is officially wrapped up! These were the selected companies 👉 Nordic Brain Tech AS, GlucoSet, Induvita AS, Nordiq Products AS, ExAC AS, Deepinsight, RESPINOR AS and Sensocure AS. This accelerator programme is specifically designed to help these healthcare enterprises scale up and create stronger connections between the Norwegian and American markets. 🏙️ The programme concluded with a market visit to NYC, featuring inspiring visits to Nasdaq, DNB, and pitching in a Lion's Den at the Nordic-American Healthcare Conference with judges from Northwell Health, Tanner Health, GSK, ReDesign Health, a private investor and Camford Capital. Participants also engaged with NYCEDC and Mount Sinai Innovation Partners, gaining valuable insights into the U.S. healthcare landscape. The USA is a key market for Norwegian health solutions and bringing our cutting-edge innovations to New York City is an exciting step in strengthening global opportunities. This initiative is aligned with Norway’s ambition to increase exports (excluding oil and gas) by 50% by 2030. 🚀 Tone Varslot Stave | Zacharias Duus Holm, MD | Torgrim Isaksen, MD | Kristin Skarbø 📷: DNB

🌍 This year’s International Day of Zero Waste highlights the need to reduce waste and promote circular solutions in the fashion and textile sector. The Norwegian company Norsk Tekstilgjenvinning (NTG), awarded the Made in Norway label, makes an important contribution here. ✅ It mechanically recycles textile waste containing cotton and polyester-cotton blends, turning it into high-quality fibres for textile production. This helps to reduce water and energy consumption, land use, and greenhouse gas emissions. 👇Join us on an exciting visit to NTG's facility and learn more about its important work in circular textile production. 

🇩🇰 We're ready for Denmark! Meet Team Norway at WindEurope Annual Event in Copenhagen, 8-10 April!    🌊 Norway's offshore wind industry is built on decades of experience with cutting-edge, large-scale offshore projects in harsh environments both in the North Sea and around the world.  Norway’s particular strengths include port facilities and specialised vessels for site preparation and installation of foundations, turbines, cables, and substations. The Norwegian supply industry offers a complete offshore wind value chain and already provides solutions to the international bottom-fixed market. ✅ 👉 To learn more about these topics and connect with Norwegian companies at the forefront of offshore wind innovation, visit the Norway Pavilion at the WindEurope Annual Event in Copenhagen, 8–10 April in Hall C3. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Norwegian industry leaders and explore partnerships and pioneering, cost-saving solutions.  Read more and see the full exhibitors list here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dNYuY857 📷: Phelipe Eizaguirre

Indoor cooling contributes to 2.7% of global CO2 emissions, and to achieve net zero targets by 2030, emissions must be reduced to 40% of today’s level. ☀️Blinds and screens mitigate heat from sunlight, yet people value daylight and views. Therefore, solutions must reduce glare and heat without compromising comfort. Sunphade has developed a unique, dynamic solar control film for windows made of photochromic nanoscale thin film that adapts to sunlight intensity. This allows occupants to avoid glare, enjoy natural daylight and maintain a clear view outside. 🪟 By blocking up to 66% of the sun's energy, Sunphade reduces the need for artificial cooling and lowers energy consumption. Moreover, it does not require maintenance. Read the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dgx9M_aE 📷: Sunphade

🌟 Did you know that Norway is known for transparency, stability, and integrity? In 2024, Norway maintained a robust, positive reputation globally, ranking 12th in the Nation Brands Index. These values make Norwegian goods and solutions a safe choice. 🤝 Curious to read more about why you should consider investing in Norway? ➡️ Download the report Perception of Norway 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/dEsCEYh5

🌐 On World Tuberculosis Day, the World Health Organization is calling on everyone to do their part in eliminating the world’s deadliest infectious disease. The company EpiGuard is making an important contribution with the EpiShuttle – a transport system designed for patients requiring both isolation and continuous treatment. ✔️ The EpiShuttle prioritises safety, protecting both patients and healthcare professionals while enabling medical treatment. 🧑⚕️ Its versatile design makes it optimal for patient comfort and suitable for transport on land, sea, air, and within hospitals. Ideal for hospital preparedness plans, the EpiShuttle can be used for various infectious diseases, including measles, tuberculosis, and MRSA. Learn more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dwyRV7ZX 📷: Epiguard 

Since 2021, Norway has pursued an ambitious strategy to strengthen its position as a preferred country for clinical trials. 🧑🔬 🔬 🚀 Now this is coming to fruition with NorTrials, a national point of entry for clinical trials for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.  NorTrials provides streamlined access to clinical resources and Norway’s unique health data, while lessening administrative burdens. ✅ “Norway’s robust healthcare infrastructure, extensive health registries, advanced molecular diagnostics, and government-backed initiatives make it a leading destination for clinical trials,” says Signe Fretland, Head of the coordinating unit for NorTrials.  Read the full article to learn more about what Norway has to offer and its particular strengths in radiopharmaceutical and oncological clinical trials: https://lnkd.in/dkzH45Zy 

🤩 That’s a wrap! Team Norway had a blast at Rewired 2025 in Birmingham. Over the last two days, we’ve explored how Norwegian digital solutions are transforming healthcare—driving efficiency, improving patient flow and enhancing safety. DNV Imatis, EG CheckWare UK and Vitalthings presented innovations that cover the entire patient journey: ✅ Remote monitoring & patient-reported data ✅ Real-time hospital logistics & automation ✅ Contactless health monitoring for uninterrupted vital sign tracking Our session on digital solutions in healthcare drew a full house, sparking insightful discussions, valuable connections and fresh perspectives on the future of health tech. 🧑⚕️📱 A big thank you to everyone who joined us— we’re stronger together! 🤝 Discover Norwegian digital health solutions here: https://lnkd.in/gsiZZ-39 Maren Jervell Lund | Nicola Haywood-Cleverly FBCS | Øyvind Larsen | Stig Husby | Michael Fjeldstad | Cesilie Kullerud | Chris Betts | Trond Håkon Trondsen | Martin Lehmann 📷: Innovation Norway

🐟 As the global population grows, so does the need for protein. The aquaculture industry can contribute substantially here but must grapple with challenges including sea lice. Enter Aquabyte, whose AI-powered system uses underwater cameras and image analysis with machine learning and AI to generate data and insights about fish welfare and growth. The camera is installed in fish pens at sea and tanks on land, capturing over a million images of the fish every day.  Using machine learning and AI, these images are analysed to deliver critical data and insights on sea lice counts, fish weight, welfare and behaviour. ✅ This information enables fish farmers to make informed decisions to improve fish welfare and increase sustainability and efficiency in production. Take a deep dive into the Aquabyte system here: https://lnkd.in/dUcb-h9b 📷: Aquabyte  

Electrification is the way of the future in ports and harbours. Yet, many ships still use noisy, polluting diesel engines while at berth.  ➡️ PSW Power & Automation is working to increase the availability of shore power systems, by delivering complete, seamlessly integrated solutions for safe and reliable power transfer from the electrical grid to vessels in port and offshore infrastructure.  PSW’s shore power solutions efficiently match frequency and voltage and swiftly react to power dynamics to ensure a reliable, streamlined connection for ships. ✅ This enables ships to achieve low or zero emissions and noise pollution while docked.🌱 Learn more about PSW’s wide range of shore power solutions and their benefits here: https://lnkd.in/dXxZU2kw  Janiche Bull Pettersen | Rune Holmedal 📷: PSW Power & Automation