The New Nordics Edge: Investment and Tech Trends Shaping Europe’s Future

​The New Nordics have emerged as a powerhouse for deeptech, AI, and sustainable innovation, attracting high levels of investment despite being smaller markets compared to continental European giants like France and Germany. But what makes this region so competitive? And what investment and tech trends define its future?  

​This panel will explore sectoral investment flows, startup success stories, and policy-driven innovation in the New Nordics versus continental Europe. Why are deeptech and digital-first solutions thriving here? And what lessons can be learned from the French ecosystem when it comes to scaling startups globally? What can ecosystem builders learn from each other to drive more cross-regional collaboration?  

​Speakers: 

• ​Anna Bergstrand, PhD - Strategic area lead - Emerging technologies and companies, Vinnova (SE)

• ​Lotta Partanen - Head of Incubation and Acceleration, VTT (FI)

• ​David Boujo - Deeptech Deputy Director, Bpifrance (FR)

​Moderator:

• ​Vaido Mikheim – Head of Startup Estonia (EE)

​Join leading entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore how the New Nordics are shaping the future of European innovation and establishing themselves as a key hub for cutting-edge technology and investment.

​Agenda:

​10:00 Panel debate and Q&A

​10:45 Networking with snacks and refreshments

​Location: Meet Up Room @ Hello Tomorrow

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​This event is an official side-event at Hello Tomorrow.

​This event is organised by Estonian Embassy in Paris and Startup Estonia and funded by Next Generation EU.