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Finally! Nordic Space & Defence has a home at LinkedIn! Follow to stay up to date on New Nordic Space & Defence collaboration including Nordic Space & Defence Summit 2027! 🪖 🛰️

Expanding our Horizons: The Dedicated Home for Nordic and Baltic Space & Defence 🛰️🛡️ The convergence of space technology and national security is a defining challenge for our region. As we continue to bridge the gap between deeptech innovation and regional resilience, we are thrilled to launch the official home for the Nordic Space & Defence Summit. The "New Nordic" region has become a global powerhouse for space and defence technology. To provide our founders, investors, and policy leaders with the focused updates and strategic insights they need, we have created a dedicated hub for this ecosystem. Follow the new Nordic Space & Defence Summit for: ➡️ Regional Insights: Deep dives into the Nordic and Baltic defence landscapes. ➡️2027 Summit Updates: Early access to the agenda, speaker announcements, and registration. ➡️Ecosystem Spotlights: Showcasing the startups and technologies ensuring our technological sovereignty. Whether you are looking to invest in the next generation of defence tech or find a strategic partner in the space sector, this is your new headquarters. Join the community and stay at the forefront of regional innovation: 👉Nordic Space & Defence Summit #NewNordic #SpaceTech #DefenceInnovation #TechnologicalSovereignty #NordicAndBaltic

For the 7th consecutive year, we're happy to be involved in Startup 4 Climate, the challenge organized by GodEl i Sverige AB and Ellevio, where 2 winners share a prize of 2MSEK to speed up the continued journey. Are you engaged in a Swedish startup or scaleup working on solutions supporting the energy transition? On May 21, we're hosting a launch event where you learn all you need to know to submit your application, and meet previous winners! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dNUAXS9w #EnergyTransition #Climate #Electrification

We at THINGS are thrilled to welcome Scaleout as a new member of the THINGS community! Through their platform, Scaleout Edge, and the open-source framework FEDn, they provide the orchestration layer for production-grade federated learning. By moving the model to the data rather than the other way around, they ensure privacy and sovereignty are enforced by design. This makes them a vital partner for mission-critical applications in defence, healthcare, and autonomous transport—a perfect fit for our deep tech ecosystem. At THINGS, we believe collaboration fuels progress, and we’re excited to see how Scaleout Systems’ solutions will contribute to shaping a smarter, more secure, and decentralised future.

We at THINGS are thrilled to welcome VisioNing as a new member of the THINGS community! VisioNing develops next-generation, high-efficiency wastewater treatment solutions—designed to transform agro-industrial waste into valuable resources. Built on a proprietary capability to utilise biobased materials and renewable energy, VisioNing offers a modular and scalable platform that significantly reduces electricity consumption while recovering essential nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen. Their patented system operates through a two-module process that partially breaks down organic content and completes purification, even for recalcitrant species. This innovative approach allows businesses—from wineries and breweries to livestock farms—to comply with environmental regulations and reduce treatment costs while contributing to a more circular and resilient production system. At THINGS, we believe collaboration fuels progress, and we’re excited to see how VisioNing’s solutions will contribute to shaping a smarter, more sustainable future for resource recovery. Welcome aboard, VisioNing! Ermelinda Falletta Simone Guzzetti

Useful summary of Space Europe at this point. There is an amazing breadth of New Space companies in Europe. Together Europe will become a strong Space player provided we get our act together. Smaller countries like in Nordics and Baltics must collaborate since they are too small alone. That goes for more regions in Europe.

A new phase is beginning for CORE12.01. Following the completion of the Open Call process, the project is now moving into the next stage of the Responsive Ecosystem Fellowship Programme, where selected researchers will begin turning promising climate-tech ideas into stronger pathways toward real-world impact. Through CORE12.01, Fellows gain access to expert-led training, mentoring, coaching, strategic tools, and connections with industry, civil society, and policymakers — helping them strengthen the commercialisation readiness of their research. We are excited for what comes next as the Fellowship journey starts to take shape. #CORE1201 #ClimateTech #ResearchValorisation #InnovationEcosystems #DeepTech #Entrepreneurship #HorizonEurope

💥Challenger launches Sustainability Accelerator for Ukrainian startups Challenger has launched the Challenger Sustainability Accelerator, a three-month equity-free acceleration programme for Ukrainian startups developing solutions in green tech, energy, mobility, construction, demining, and prosthetics. The program is designed to support early-stage teams in strengthening their products, preparing for fundraising, and scaling to international markets. Participants will receive:
👉🏻12 practical workshops with international experts
👉🏻20+ hours of individual technical and business mentoring
👉🏻access to investors, mentors, and partners from the European startup ecosystem
👉🏻peer-to-peer sessions with other founders
👉🏻a Mentorship Bootcamp during IT Arena in Lviv, a Demo Day in Kyiv, study visit to Sweden and Tech Arena 👥Ukrainian startups can apply to the program if they work in sustainable tech, have a pilot-ready prototype and a team of at least two people. 📅Applications are open until 21 June 2026. 📌Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dMfV9rcT The program is implemented by Civitta in partnership with THINGS AB and funded by the Svenska institutet . #Challenger #Startups #Innovations #FundedbySI #SIforUkraine

🚀 Scale Your Energy Startup with Startup Energy Action Scouting Is your energy solution market-ready but missing the right connections? We are now scouting for Swedish-based startups and scaleups ready to accelerate. Through the proven THINGS Scouting™ process, we focus on one goal: opening doors. We connect you with the specific customers and partners you need to scale your business. Why Apply? Targeted Growth: We skip the fluff and focus on high-value meetings and strategic partnerships. Expert Alliance: Benefit from the combined networks of Sting, THINGS, and Ignite Sweden. No Cost: Fully funded by the Swedish Energy Agency (participation is free via de minimis support). Strategic Defence: Strengthen your market position and build a robust network against global competition. Is This For You? We are looking for companies with a proven solution in the sustainable energy sector, a clear idea of who their target customers are, and the capacity to start scaling today. Applications are evaluated continuously. Don't wait—submit your application today to start the scouting process. 👉 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/dNRE6Bqk Questions? Contact info@thingstockholm.com #SustainableEnergy #EnergyTransition #SwedishStartups #CleanTech #Innovation

It’s a wrap! The ultimate event for anyone who wants to buy from, sell to, invest in, partner with or just get on top of the New Nordic Space & Defence Ecosystem is over! We sold out and trippled the number of participants to 277 from 23 countries. Astrolight and Nordic Air Defence received the Nordic Space & Defence 2026 Awards among the 15 amazing Northern Star companies at the event. Thank you all participants for your contribution - what happends at NSDS has to be experienced at site - and welcome back April 7-8 2027🚀🪖