In mid-October, 11 innovative companies from Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia traveled to Chicago as part of the EU-funded Bridging4Growth project. The delegation aimed to connect these companies with local stakeholders and practical strategies to break into the U.S. market. With us from Norrköping, we had our local companies Interspectral and Ligna Energy.

Last week, a delegation comprising several Austrian companies visited Norrköping for a packed program of networking opportunities, site visits, and workshops. The visit was part of a new collaboration between Advantage Austria Nordics, Norrköping Science Park (NOSP), and Linköping Science Park, aimed at strengthening partnerships and exchanges with companies from Östergötland and international companies, both within technology and innovation.

From November 4-7, Norrköping welcomed participants of the Scaleup Launchpad program for workshop-days aimed at equipping scaleup companies with strategies for sustainable growth. Hosted by Norrköping Science Park, the event brought together innovative tech companies from Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, representing a range of industries and solutions—from AI and IoT to construction and recruitment technology.

Let us introduce, not the kings of the forest, but rather the kings of API - 46elks. The scale-up company that is making communication simpler for businesses with their powerful API, allowing seamless integration of SMS, calls, and voice services into any system. As one of the Swedish companies in the Scaleup Launchpad program, 46elks is set to expand into new markets, bringing its flexible, developer-friendly platform to Finland and Estonia.

Meet iMatrics, a spin-off from Linköping University that’s changing the game in text and data analytics. As the first Swedish company in our Scaleup Launchpad program, iMatrics helps publishers build sustainable digital business models with the help of AI. With expertise in Applied Mathematics, AI, and Machine Learning, they're now looking to expand into the Finnish and Estonian markets. Their unique ability to analyze text in any language makes them stand out, and they’re excited to grow their network and business through the program.

Vi är just nu i full gång med att genomföra en studie på uppdrag av Energimyndigheten med målet att främja internationaliseringen av svenska tillväxtbolag inom logistik och transport. Vårt fokus ligger på att förstå bolagens behov och utmaningar för att hjälpa dem expandera globalt. Vi söker efter företag inom sektorn som kan bidra till och dra nytta av en omfattande kartläggning av den hållbara logistikvärdekedjan i Sverige.

In the latest edition of NordicLight the Swedish chamber of commerce in Brazil highlights the successful business delegation that took place in April. 🇸🇪🇧🇷 Through the international project Bridging4Growth, we support innovative companies in expanding to new international markets.

From October 14-18, Norrköping Science Park will bring a delegation of SMEs from the Central Baltic region of Sweden to Chicago, U.S.A. This initiative is a key part of our internationalization project, Bridging4Growth.

This week, Tammerfors was filled with energy as we gathered for a three-day workshop in the Scaleup Launchpad project focused on international growth. With sessions led by experts, networking opportunities, and insights into the future of business, the workshop days provided a comprehensive roadmap for scaling up with insight into communication, company boards, and innovation in international business. Here’s a recap of the highlights from each day.