From Vaasa to Sundsvall – Building New Nordic Growth ðŸ‡«ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡¸ðŸ‡ª

From Vaasa to Sundsvall – Building New Nordic Growth

Bengt-Göran Persson, founder, and Maria Ã…slin, Project manager, for Bünsow Business Growth Forum went to Vaasa and Wasa Future Festival 2026 — a week filled with new connections, ideas, and opportunities for stronger collaboration across the Kvarken and the Nordics. Great meetings and conversations with Sture Udd, Peter Vesterbacka, Finland’s Minister for European Affairs Joakim …

UmeÃ¥ to Silicon Valley: Building the Northern Innovation Corridor

Umeå to Silicon Valley: Building the Northern Innovation Corridor

UmeÃ¥ has quietly become one of the most important innovation cities in the Nordics. (Flam et al., n.d.) While Stockholm often attracts international attention, UmeÃ¥ has developed an equally valuable, collaborative innovation ecosystem. Here, universities, entrepreneurs, public actors, and industry work together to turn research into companies and scale businesses globally. Uminova Innovation, one of …

CleanTech Region Group Meets Calejo AI Hybrid Intelligence in Rome to Advance Smart Water Innovation.

CleanTech Region Group Meets Calejo AI Hybrid Intelligence in Rome to Advance Smart Water Innovation

CleanTech Region Group and Calejo AI Hybrid Intelligence recently met in Rome, Italy, and explored collaboration opportunities. This meeting was related to the launch of Calejo’s Italian office and its growing Smart Water initiatives. Jonas Berggren, CEO, and Carl Johard, CMO, are enjoying their time in the heart of Italy. Homemade pasta and pizza are …