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StarCruiter International AS (Ltd.)

THE URGENT ISSUE IN TODAY'S JOB MARKET IN THE NORDIC COUNTRIES: ✪ Traditional recruitment prioritizes CV algorithms and keywords over human potential, by an astonishing 90%. When ATS/AI control who gets seen, we lose the most important factor: the human behind the CV. This creates not just unemployment, but social exclusion - when people can't find work, they lose connection to society and experience profound isolation. ✪ Todays recruitment methods are narrowly fixated purely on qualifications and historical experience, relying heavily on algorithms to sift through CVs. This approach overlooks the unique talents and motivations of individuals, drivingforces, personality and thus missing out on valuable opportunities for growth and success. ✪ THE RESULT: People are often using ChatGPT or Copilot to write their applications + HR are using AI to read them = nobody is getting hired. ✪ Sweden struggles with high youth unemployment and urban-rural divides. Refugee integration remains uneven, and platform work is eroding traditional protections. Union influence is waning, especially in tech and service sectors. ✪ Denmark’s famed flexicurity model is under pressure. Women are overrepresented in part-time roles, and older workers exit early. Gig work is expanding faster than regulation, challenging collective bargaining norms. ✪ Finland faces persistent long-term unemployment and mental health-related exclusion. Industrial restructuring is shifting jobs to tech hubs, leaving peripheral regions behind. Labor mobility remains low despite retraining efforts. In conclusion; the Nordic countries face mounting labor market exclusion despite strong welfare models. Norway leads with 700,000 adults outside the labor force, driven by regional stagnation, immigrant underemployment, and early retirement. The green and digital transitions are creating jobs—but not where displaced workers live. THE PERFECT STORM FOR US! TURNING THE RECRUITMENT MARKET UPSIDE-DOWN «From employer initiated to 100% talent focused.» Our Solution: Talentity.ai = AI meets empathy! Nordic's first community for job seekers, where talent takes center stage. Meeting the talents, rather than relying on historical data on a piece of paper. Creating an empathic AI, that combines human expertise with technology, supporting decision making and not taking over the entire process.

Megapop AS

We are in indie game developer based out of Oslo, Norway. We have to date launched five games for PC, Switch and mobile platforms. At the moment we develop "Life Below", a creative strategy city-builder where you build and manage ocean ecosystems. So a reef builder! In addition to our own IP, we develop games and gamification projects for society. We call ourselves an impact game developer as many of our projects are focused on positive change to society. Right now we develop a game for all kids going into hospital, a history game to spice up history learning in schools, a city cleaning game using the mascot of Oslo, a climate game and an awareness game tackling difficult issues in relation to sex and identify. Many of our impact projects are successes, and are widely used. Our aim is to make society better, one game at the time.

Kobbr

Kobbr is on a mission to lead craftsmen, such as electricians, painters and carpenters, into a data driven future. Craftsmen are used to old and outdated software that requires several training days to master. We are building a product that our customers actually love to use and requires no training to get started. Our approach sets us apart from traditional software companies in the industry. We prioritize integrating seamlessly with existing tools, rather than replacing them. Kobbr simplifies workflows and decreases manual tasks by offering a modern alternative to pen, paper, and Excel. Since our software can be easily integrated with craftsmen’s existing software, it shortens our sales processes significantly and opens the opportunity for product-led growth. Our goal is to develop an inclusive work atmosphere and assemble a varied team, as we encourage individuals from all different backgrounds to submit their applications and join our collective journey.

Up Norway

Up Norway is the antithesis of stock tourist travel. With unmatched local expertise we are able to curate bespoke, authentic experiences, adventures, vistas, and relationships for travellers from all over the world. Our enthusiastic team creates journeys off the beaten path, directly to all the delights our country has to offer. In building itineraries, we use the latest data and in-house technology to enhance personalised service. Our staff is always looking out for the welfare, care, and fulfilment of our travellers – ready to connect by chat or phone. Saved from frustrating internet searches and travel logistics, our guests are kept well-informed about connections, schedules, and the newest and most remarkable offerings in adventures, hospitality, and dining available. We love introducing people to our vibrant culture; from music, art, and architecture, to winter sports. Additionally, the local food should not be missed – from farm-to-table offerings and indigenous traditional delicacies to some of the most talked-about cuisine in the world. Be it Viking ancestry, Sami heritage or modern governance – we feel proud to share the stories of our small country, consistently placed at the top of the UN Sustainable Development Report as one of the happiest nations in the world.

MER Finans

Vår visjon er å hjelpe folk på veien til en bedre økonomi. Det gjør vi ved å hjelpe folk søke boliglån til refinansiering av dyre kreditter og inkassogjeld, dermed reduserer kunden sine månedlige kostnader, blir kvitt betalingsanmerkning og unngår tvangssalg.

Sintef

SINTEF er et av Europas største uavhengige forskningsinstitutter. Vi utfører hvert år flere tusen oppdrag – for små og store kunder.Siden 1950 har vår forskning skapt løsninger og innovasjon for samfunnet og for kunder over hele kloden. Det har gjort SINTEF til et verdensledende forskningsinstitutt.SINTEF er et bredt, flerfaglig forskningsinstitutt med internasjonalt ledende spisskompetanse innenfor teknologi, naturvitenskap og samfunnsvitenskap. Vi utfører forskning som FoU-partner for næringsliv og forvaltning og er blant de største instituttene for oppdragsforskning i Europa.Vår visjon er Teknologi for et bedre samfunn.

ThrillOut AS

Our mission is to increase awareness and motivate people to take action related to the UN`s Sustainable Development Goals. We represent UN`s SDG #17 Partnership to reach the SDGs ThrillOut helps musicians become entrepreneurs and contribute to the UN´s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. After all, music binds people together and it´s all about passion. All artists are startups. ThrillOut develop a mumpreneur, collaboration & direct-2-fan platform. ThrillOut address UN SDG #17 ThrillOut Live AS ThrillOut Live streaming service of live multi-camera production. We offer live streaming and Video-on-demand. ThrillOut Live has a partner agreement with Ticketco TV. ThrillOut Careboard UN SDGs Ecosystems. ThrillOut CAREBOARD is a fan-funding platform for fundraising and collaboration between SDG Charity organizations, artists, and impact startups. Low subscription fee. Beta 2021

Railway

Railway is an Oslo-based innovation studio. We’re a close-knit team of thinkers, designers and technologists devoted to making stuff that solves real problems for real people. We are a close-knit team of makers, leveraging untapped assets in established industries to build new companies that are good for people and society.

Poffr – Perfect offers

The best suppliers fight to give you the best offer. Perfect, right? Keep you up to date on Poffr.com. Soon your search for club clothing and sportswear for teams, companies and groups will be much easier. Football- and cycling jersey or running clothes? At Poffr you get the best offer in all sports in the same place, quickly and directly from the best and most well-known suppliers.

Chk AS

Chk AS is a cooperation of partners with vast commercial insights and an abundance of ambition. The service is being launched in Oslo in 2022 by Knut Alexander Staurset-Bakke. We aim to make the internet easier and more personal. We hope that people will feel comfortable using the platform. We make the internet easy, safe and personal!

Boliglånskalkulator

Hos boliglånskalkulator finner du det vi mener er markedets beste boliglånskalkulator i Norge: - Se enkelt hva lånet vil koste deg hver måned - Se fordeligen mellom renter, avdrag og gebyrer - Du kan enkelt eksperimentere med forskjellige tall for å se hvordan små endringer slår ut på tallene - Se og last ned nedbetalingsplan - Fungerer på alle enheter og nettlesere - Søk enkelt finansieringsbevis på beløpet du ønsker

Nybrotech AS

Nybrotech AS is founded in 2019, currently running as consultancy company. Field in IT business, providing services such as project management, product development and business advisory. In the longer prospect, the company is seeking for co-founder or collaborations for innovative product development. Nybrotech is constantly evaluate new ideas. You are so welcome to send a message of some background of yourself

Chew

Chew is an interactive online platform with food-related content for children aged 6-14 years to develop their cooking skills, increase knowledge about proper nutrition and inspire a healthier and more varied diet. Getting children to eat healthier and to have a more varied diet is a common problem worldwide. A constant struggle for parents to encourage their kids to eat more varied creates lots of frustration, guilt, stress, and less pleasant situations around the dinner table. As a bigger consequence, we are in danger that so many people being in poorer health that it will have consequences for both the labour market and the health services in the future. Research shows that children are more open to healthy eating if they are allowed to participate in cooking, and if they are allowed to decide for themselves. Reach out if you want to hear more about our vision, service and goals!

VOXT AS

We're an Impact Startup making a web-based tool for involving and mobilizing people in development and change. People say VOXT is the most radically democratic tool they have ever experienced. The tool is used for: Helping young people, not in education or work involving employees in making strategies for sustainability a realityImproving companies’ control of climate risks Developing good cultures at workGroup based personal development in psychiatryDevelopment of employees and leadersWe're building VOXT to accelerate change towards more people-positive culture.

Nordiq Products AS

The founder, Mats Hetling, experienced losing a patient due to a lack of control of a patient's vital signs in a mass casualty accident. This felt unnecessary, so we started Nordiq Products to solve the problem. Our solution to the problem is a lightweight and user-friendly device with several different sensors to make it robust and reliable in any operational environment.