PAST REGIONAL PROMOTIONS

AREAS

• Hybrid technologies
• Small-scale hydro (<10 MV)
• Water treatment, waste treatment and recycling
• Smart grids & eEnergy
• Industrial ecology
• Energy efficiency
• Eco-mobility
• photovoltaics

BENEFITS

• Accelerated network integration to key players of the Swiss cleantech innovation scene (academic, finance, industry and public authorities) to help find research, investment or business partners
• Entry door to support business innovation in the Heart of Europe
• Access to market information and insights to main cleantech areas
• Provide visibility in the cleantech community and media

AREAS

• Energy – new energy legislation creates profound shifts across the industry
• Construction – buildings as energy consumers and producers
• EnerNet – the convergence of the energy grid and the internet, the next energy revolution.
• industry – energy as a major challenge for the Factory of the Future
• Mobility – new forms of energy for carbon-free mobility
• Smart Cities – seeking solutions to cities’ future challenges

BENEFITS

• International research facilities and multidisciplinary research teams
• Strong synergy between universities, research and companies
• Tech leading industries: cleantech, micro-nanotechnologies, IT & software, energy, medtech, chemistry, sustainable construction, etc.
• Strong involvement of the local authorities in new projects
• Attractive area with hundres of foreign owned companies and tens of countries represented
• Major international events hosted in the region

AREAS

• Circular economy – Working towards a system that allows for the long life, optimal reuse of products and material.
• Smart cities – Collecting, analysing and using data to enhance grip on resource flows and usage.
• Energy transition – Working on projects that focus on sustainable energy sources, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

BENEFITS

• Strong connections with Europe’s largest port and its industry, which has immense potential regarding cleantech innovations.
• The international character of Rotterdam as port-city fosters international collaboration.
• Located at ECE, an incubator that accelerates start-ups with new technologies and potential.
• Joined forces with partner organisations in the region, each with their own expertise.

AREAS

• Cluster of smart technology companies and solution provider within the smart city sector
• Cities and municipalities with challenges and opportunities related to urbanisation, social changes, and resilience
• Put the citizens’ interest and well-being first. At Nordic Edge we call this Smart with a Heart.
• Innovation in business and industry
• Development of quality services and cost effective smart city solutions for and with cities 

BENEFITS

• International events and network, workshops, and seminars
• Strong cluster with Nordic and international reach: bringing forward new projects, products, and services
• Access to a network of entrepreneurs, private companies, research & educational institutions, and the public sector
• Hosting one of Europe’s largest Smart City meeting places
• Accelerator for the development of smarter cities and communities