Green Testbeds Part 2: BTC in Umeå Attracts Global Customers

We continue our series of articles on the important test and demonstration environments in the region – a prominent infrastructure that has helped many innovations scale up and take the next step in their development. Next up is the Biomass Technology Centre (BTC) in Umeå, a pilot plant designed for research, development, and innovation in the processing of solid biomass and industrial bio-based by-products.

Call for Proposal: Klimatklivet - Rapid Projects

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is now opening up the opportunity to apply for funding from the Klimatklivet for rapid projects. These investments involve purchasing specific equipment, such as replacing an oil boiler with a fossil-free alternative like a wood chip boiler or geothermal heating.

Evaqvent Creates a Safer Work Environment

Evaqvent works to improve the working conditions for personnel handling freight containers by ventilating the toxic chemical fumes that often accumulate in containers during shipping. However, there are challenges related to industry knowledge.

"Many people working with containers worldwide are not even aware of this risk," says Gunnar Johnson, one of the founders.

Green Testbeds Part 1: Reselo and the Future of Rubber Manufacturing

We are now starting a series of articles about the important test and demo environments in northern Sweden – a prominent infrastructure that has helped many innovations scale up and take the next step in their development. First up is the biomaterials company Reselo, which is on the way to transforming the rubber industry.

Innovative Solutions Meet Needs

Nineteen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups gathered to meet stakeholders such as property owners, property managers, energy companies, and academia. Over 70 meetings took place, hopefully marking the start of several new collaborations.

The Hydrogen Project Nordic Hydrogen Route Enters Feasibility Phase

The Nordic Hydrogen Route is a project aimed at establishing a hydrogen infrastructure along the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, with a branch towards Kiruna. The goal is to create a common hydrogen market in the region by 2030, contributing to the green transition of industry in northern Sweden and Finland. The project is now starting a feasibility analysis.