Royal Norwegian Consulate General in San Francisco

Today, we gathered at the Swedish Consulate for a Nordic cooperation 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇩🇰🇳🇴 meeting, where the Consuls and Consul Generals from Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway came together to discuss opportunities for further strengthening Nordic collaboration here on the US West Coast 🇺🇸 Our conversation spanned various sectors—from tech to energy transition ⚡️, creative industries 🎨 as well as security and consular affairs—showing the strength of our shared values and ambitions. A special thank you to Robert Strand from Nordic Center at UC Berkeley for joining us and speaking about their great initiatives and opportunities for further development. The center is a testament to the impactful Nordic collaboration happening right here in California and the opportunities within education! 💡 Thanks to Sweden for hosting today’s lunch event! 🤝🏻 Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco | Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles | Anna Lekvall | Henrik Bergfeldt | Jesper Kamp | Okko-Pekka Salmimies | Gry Rabe Henriksen | Kristiane Friis Popperud

🌍 Post-Event Recap: Making Money in the Energy Transition 💼 At our TechCrunch side event hosted by DNV Ventures, we brought together industry leaders and investors to explore profitable pathways toward a sustainable and equitable energy transition. Special thanks to Kaare Helle for the insightful overview of where we are and what’s on the horizon for the energy transition, to Mary Collins for her expert moderation of the VC panel, and to Carolin Funk, Ph.D., Jason Kalira, and Jim Disanto for their valuable insights and advice. Not to forget our MC Rebecca Scheel! Here’s a quick recap of the event’s key takeaways! Key Takeaways 📊 Current Landscape: Progress in the global energy transition continues, with solar and wind advancing while CCS & hydrogen face hurdles. Offshore wind is poised for a resurgence. 💰 Investment Opportunities: Public investment and incentives remain critical to secure emerging markets for innovative clean tech. 🚀 Emerging Challenges: Navigating regulatory landscapes and advancing long-term consumer adoption will be essential to move the needle on tech adoption. 🌱 Impact & Profit: Profitability remains a priority for investors to sustain and scale innovations that can address climate challenges. 🤝 Collaboration is Key: Partnerships across sectors, and between public and private players, are essential for impactful, lasting change. Thank you to all our attendees and speakers! Together, we’re shaping a greener, more profitable future. 🌱💡 #DNV #InnovationNorway #EnergyTransition #TechCrunch #SustainableEnergy #VentureCapital #FutureOfEnergy

Insightful discussions with Kelly T. Clements, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, last week, on the topic of how to strengthen digital protection and information integrity worldwide 🌐 The spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech 🗣️ on digital platforms poses a grave threat to refugees, displaced communities, and humanitarian organizations 🚨 The lack of information integrity is impacting worker safety, infrastructure, and the ability to protect lives. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for change in the digital ecosystem, with a focus on AI safety 🤖, inclusive content moderation, collaboration with private sector and civil society. Protecting vulnerable communities is more than a policy matter – it is a collective responsibility 🤝🏻 #AI4Good #Tech4Good #UNHCR #DigitalSafety Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA | Balz Abplanalp | Hisham Zawil | Mike Walton | Hovig Etyemezian | Gisella Lomax | Dominique Isabelle Hyde | Melissa Fleming | Amandeep Gill | Doreen Bogdan-Martin | Gabriela Ramos | Jürg Lauber | Suzanne Ehlers | Shirin Pakfar - Friborg | Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. | Permanent Mission of Norway in Geneva | Utenriksdepartementet | Gry Rabe Henriksen | Cecilie Hersleth | Kim Jacqueline Sliper | Birger Kydland

🌍💡 We are thrilled to co-host the "Making Money in the Energy Transition" panel in collaboration with DNV Ventures in SF next week during TechCrunch! The energy transition offers exciting opportunities for innovation and investment, but financing and scaling are essential. This panel brings industry leaders together to discuss balancing climate goals with financial growth, ensuring innovative solutions get the funding needed for a sustainable, profitable future. We’re excited to be joined by an incredible lineup of experts: Carolin Funk, Ph.D. Jim Disanto Jason Kalira Kaare Helle Moderated by Mary Collins Key topics we'll explore: ⚡ Ensuring the right incentives are in place to scale clean energy solutions to meet climate goals and deliver financial returns. 💼 Cross-border investment strategies to leverage sustainable technologies for profit while maximizing environmental impact. 🌱 Innovative approaches to balance financial success with long-term climate and sustainability objectives. We look forward to engaging in insightful discussions that can help drive meaningful change. See you there! #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Innovation #Cleantech #EnergyIndustry #FutureOfEnergy #InnovationNorway #DNV #CleanEnergy https://lnkd.in/gZ-BWsFd

Hi Everyone, Our Open House celebration is TOMORROW! We are really excited to see you there! Daytime: Open House and refreshments from 11am - 2pm Evening: Open House, food truck and more from 5pm - 8pm RSVP & More: https://bit.ly/4h2wDJi

🇳🇴 Today, we hosted a reception at the residence for Norwegian companies participating in the defense-focused LINC acceleration program – a program organized by Norwegian-American Defense & Homeland Security Industry Council together with Innovation Norway Americas and Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt - FFI. Three companies, UBIQ Aerospace, Skarv Technologies and Eelume AS, got an extraordinary opportunity to introduce themselves and their innovative solutions to a select group of investors, consultants, and other key figures 💼💡 A networking lunch followed, with additional guests joining, providing an ideal platform for the norwegian companies to explore new business opportunities and expand their network in the U.S. 🇺🇸🤝 This reception marked the end of a week long U.S. trip for the LINC participants. We hope they are now well-positioned to pursue promising partnerships and collaborations in the U.S. market 🌍📈 Big thanks to Chloé Linn Friberg and NADIC for organizing the LINC program, and to the companies and everyone who attended today’s reception 🙌🏻 Einar Gustafson | Thomas Nygaard | Erica Dill-Russell | Anushka Prasad | Cameron Kondo | Trygve Olav Fossum | Kasper Trolle Borup | Kim Lynge Sørensen | Alexander Bergo, PhD | Matt Goldman | Caitlin Hardy | Kaspar Varmuza | Gerard de Graaf | Celestine “Cee Cee” Schnugg | Gry Rabe Henriksen | Terese Holm | Kristiane Friis Popperud | Kim Jacqueline Sliper | Birger Kydland

Nordic Innovation House celebrates 10 years in Silicon Valley! 🎉 Join the celebration on October 24th! 🎉 #NordicInnovationHouse #InnovationNorway #Anniversary

Join us at the TMA BlueTech™ Week on November 19, where our Consul, Kjell Erik Brekke, will share insights on transitioning to a sustainable blue economy! 🌊🤝 Norway is leading the charge in this vital area 🌍 With extensive maritime expertise and commitment to innovation, Norway is unlocking the potential of the blue economy while prioritizing both the climate and marine ecosystems. From the world’s first electric autonomous cargo ship, Yara Birkeland, to advancements in sustainable fisheries, Norway is setting the standard for how ocean industries can drive sustainable growth ⚓️ This event offers a valuable opportunity to learn more about Norway's approach and priorities, and how collaboration between Norway and the US fosters a sustainable blue economy 🇳🇴🇺🇸

Another Fleet Week success here in San Francisco! ✈️🇺🇸 For us it kicked off with a reception aboard U.S. Navy ship USS Tripoli here in the bay 🚢 Military cooperation was in focus, along with cooperation between military and tech startups in order to stay ahead on innovation and technology 🌍🤝 At the event we got a tour in one of the impressive CH-53 helicopters, which was a highlight 🚁 During the week the U.S. Navy had daily flight shows over the bay, showcasing their impressive air fleet ✈️ It ended with the breathtaking Blue Angels’ synchronized flight show yesterday, leaving the large crowd all across the bay area in awe ✨

Congratulations to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, who has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize! 🌟👏💫