The New Nordics

The New Nordics: A Modern Vision of Innovation, Inclusion, and Global Ambition

GDP: $30 billion

Notable Startups: Controlant, Sidekick Health, Lucinity

Key Fact: Powers nearly 100% of its electricity from renewable energy.

GDP: $45 billion

Notable Startups: Printify, Lokalise, Giraffe360

Key Fact: One of the EU’s top performers in 5G coverage and digital connectivity.

GDP: $75 billion

Notable Startups: Vinted, Nord Security, Kilo Health

Key Fact: Home to Europe's largest tech campus, Tech Zity.

GDP: $45 billion

Notable Startups: Bolt, Wise, Pipedrive

Key Fact: Leads Europe in startups per capita (1 startup per 1,000 people).

GDP: $460 billion

Notable Startups: Too Good To Go, Lunar, Trustpilot

Key Fact: Home to Novo Nordisk, Europe’s third-largest company.

GDP: $325 billion

Notable Startups: Wolt, Supercell, ICEYE

Key Fact: Aims to become the world’s first carbon-neutral welfare state by 2035.

GDP: $620 billion

Notable Startups: Kahoot!, Oda, Gelato

Key Fact: World’s third-largest exporter of natural gas.

GDP: $635 billion

Notable Startups: Spotify, Klarna, Lovable

Key Fact: Ranks #2 globally in tech unicorns per capita.

What Are the New Nordics?

The New Nordics represent a bold new identity for the Nordic and Baltic region defined not just by geography, but by a shared mindset rooted in:

- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Global ambition
- Inclusion

This movement is powered by a new generation of entrepreneurs, scientists, creatives, and investors reimagining industries, shaping policy, and solving real-world challenges.

Why it matters?

In a world facing uncertainty, the New Nordics presents a compelling model showing that technology can be ethical, growth can be sustainable, and innovation can be inclusive.

‍Nordic Tech Week brings this vision to life, creating a forum where innovation is open, accessible, and built to shape a more sustainable future for all.

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