Jordisk ("Earthly" in Norwegian) is a start-up based in Norway that is developing a unique distribution platform for sustainable packaging to help businesses which need single-use food packaging to become environmentally friendly by embracing products which are recyclable, compostable and/or biodegradable. We are also a part of the accelerator Fauna: https://www.faunaeksperimentet.no/ There is an immediate need to replace traditional single use packaging that is normally based on fossil based plastics with more sustainable alternatives that already exist in the market. Food packaging is becoming a growing global concern, because of the large amount of waste it generates and the chemicals it contains that can be detrimental to our health. In 2014, out of the 258 million tons of municipal solid waste generated in the US, more than 63 percent was of packaging materials (for food and other purposes) and, overall, only 35 percent (89 million tons) was recycled or composted. What happens to the remaining 65 percent? We all know that landfills are frequently used and that a lot of waste is just burned which leaves a huge carbon footprint. The end of life alternative for food packaging can be significantly improved by using alternative eco-friendly materials that already exist and can be implemented in a circular model. The aim of our distribution platform is to be the natural marketplace for sellers of sustainable food packaging where they can showcase their products to potential buyers who need one time packaging. Moreover, ideal sellers would genuinely care about the environment and have a circular model in order to reduce the carbon footprint as much as possible. A typical customer would be a restaurant that offers takeaway. The food packaging industry operates in a very traditional way with one-to-one contracts and is mature enough for a disruption. With our platform, we can be the link and matchmaker between the supplier and customer. Our goal is to raise awareness in the industry and among consumers, so they can know about sustainable food packaging alternatives such as products that are made of bagasse, bamboo, mycelium, leaves, bio-laminat and plant-based plastic such as PLA. The timing is ideal, as we are currently seeing drastic changes in jurisdiction and lawmaking in Europe, single-use plastic cutlery, cotton buds, straws and stirrers will be banned by 2021 and the EU's Green Deal Strategy is to find sustainable alternatives to replace traditional fossil based plastic. We are currently doing market research in Norway in order to source and partner with producers that could be interested in our platform. The feedback we are getting so far are positive, as most new producers would like further traction in order to get much needed market share. We are actively looking for another person with the technical know-how that wants to join the team to develop this platform with us. Even though we live in an era of Instagram and Facebook where spreading awareness in a particular topic is easier than before, environmental pollution is still one of the most concerning issues in today’s world. We, as consumers, are either too busy to care about packaging, or there aren’t many sustainable options to choose from when buying a product. One of the founders, Rezowan, has a background from the travel industry, and has from many of his previous travels seen the growing amount of plastic going astray, both on land and at sea. In many Asian countries, he has seen that there are no good waste solutions that contribute to, for example, plastic being recycled in a circular way. Over the last 2-3 years, new technology has been developed that makes it easier to choose sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives, and the main goal is to promote environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil plastics so that society can become more aware of this.

Flockler is a social media aggregation platform that enables leading brands to harness both their own social content and user-generated content by collecting, curating, and displaying them across websites, apps, and digital displays. We engineered a single, smart solution that pulls content from every major social channel, including Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and beyond. Today, Flockler is led by CEO Brooke Hahn. We're trusted by over 1,700 customers around the world, spanning agencies, retail, events and entertainment, higher education, sports, hospitality, and not-for-profits. Our mission is to be the essential platform for brands seeking to drive trust and conversions through authentic social proof. We provide intuitive tools for collecting, moderating, and displaying fresh social content across websites, apps, e-commerce stores, and digital displays, from product pages to live event screens. Backed by exceptional customer support, we ensure our clients can maximize their social presence with confidence.

Friendshipping the world with co-op games. BetaDwarf is an ambitious venture company where we push the boundaries of co-op games to create lifelong friendships all around and across the world. We were joined by the illustrious London Venture Partners, Makers Fund, 1Up Ventures, and Everblue Management on a journey to becoming a front-runner in games that also attacks a society epidemic; loneliness. It all started in Copenhagen with a small group squatting in a university classroom for 7 months, getting discovered, and moving in together for 3 years. Through a kickstarter, a private bank loan, and perseverance we released FORCED, selling 500,000+ copies and since reaching millions of players with Minion Masters.

Light only where it should be. NorthLED is a LED Technology company founded in 2016 that design and produce high-performance LED solutions. Our patented technology is built on high-end brand components, optical modulation, and customization. We are moving into the IoT world and are looking to expand into IoT development, device management etc.

Twig is a Danish natural personal hygiene start-up that aims to promote a sustainable and back to basics lifestyle through its 100% natural and biodegradable toothbrush. Twig is a natural toothbrush that is more portable and hygienic, leading to a decrease in waste and pollution. The primary target customers with a sustainable mindset and lifestyle further includes sub-segments of vegans, yogis, outdoor adventurers, environment conscious consumers. As an impact-driven startup born from the passion to introduce a complete sustainable solution to the gruesome plastic waste crisis from toothbrushes, the urge is to make better use of the natural resources we have by integrating them as a part of our green habits. Our purpose is to simply leave a mark on the world instead of the planet by becoming the most honest and transparent natural personal hygiene brand.

Martin Key, founded in 2016, is a Swedish brand offering high-end customized leather garments, with jackets as the main focus. The jackets are handmade in our own factory in the northern part of Sweden, Dalarna. We produce all our garments based on customer orders and thus remaining sustainable by avoiding over production and minimizing left-over fabrics. Even though we are positioned at a relatively high price range (our jackets start from 20k SEK and our shoes from 5k SEK), we see our conscious customers demanding even more luxurious features; our most expensive jacket was sold for 95k SEK. As we already have a clear creative vision, we are now looking for a strategic business developer who can lead us in the right direction and grow the business.

ALOADED supports the music industry with sustainable infrastructure, tools and knowledge for independent labels and artists. Our top priority is to create opportunities and solid economic models for music companies through digital distribution. We distribute music catalogs and content to all leading streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Tidal, Tencent, Deezer (and 200+ more). We help artists and labels to reach new fans all around the world. We currently work with 150+ labels/organisations. More than 1300 artists are represented in our catalog. (May 2020)

WORLD DOMINATION Just kidding, we're very friendly here at Ooolio. However, what we do have in common with world domination is that our ambitions are just as audaciously high as we're looking to take on the largest and most influential players in the market. Why is that you might think? At Ooolio, our belief is built around improving the entire shopping experience from finding, selecting and purchasing clothes with a focus on ease-of-use instead of a one-size-fits-all. We believe that the direction online shopping is moving in is wrong, and we are working to fix that problem. At Ooolio, we are developing the next generation of eCommerce platform. We're working with some of the most hyped and popular fashion brands within the fashion industry and are actively striving to disrupt the online fashion shopping experience. Our platform allows users to select their favourite brands and clothes amongst 1000s of brands and 100.000 of products. We're curating only the best selection for our users - easy and simple, without having the trouble of having warehouses or expensive supply chains. Interested? Throw us a few words / your resume / a vacation picture / something else at hello@ooolio.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We are building a global goods-on-demand service. In other words, our service connects owners that possess underutilized high-value items such as motorhomes, drones, boats, cameras, DIY tools, and so on with people who need them for a while. Already have the traction: thousands of transactions, users, listings in RU and now we are testing the U.S. market. We equip every deal with Escrow-payment, ID-check, instant insurance, delivery on request and great cross-device UX. Service takes commission 20-30% from every transaction. Our long-term vision is to turn expensive goods into assets at no additional risk. It's a new philosophy of tech-enabled consumption for a sustainable future.

IPRally is an AI company with a patent search platform. We converted 100M patent documents into knowledge graphs for easier machine understanding. With the highest quality search results in the market, we help the customer to understand what has been already invented. We are 40 people across the globe, of which the tech team is 20 people in European timezones. We have a culture of technical excellence. Our technology stack is modern, with Clojure micro services, big data processing in cloud and lots of neural networks.

Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 2,000,000 entrepreneurs in over 600 chapters. We nurture startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Startups. The cornerstone of our global community is monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs build their businesses, connect with strategic partners, and secure funding.

Coventures is a Venture Builder. We are developing a more scalable and purposeful vehicle for entrepreneurship. A playbook for building ventures. A more direct way for skilled entrepreneurs to do impact. Together. At Coventures, we are entrepreneurs, strategists, innovators, product managers and builders at heart. We love thinking big and discussing strategy, innovation and impact . However, we believe actions speak louder than words and we love to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty to get the job done. Being part of Coventures means you are very ambitious, share our vision and enjoy constantly learning new things. You should be a rare breed of strategic thinker combined with excellent execution skills. We are based in Helsinki, Finland. With a very global mindset and ambition.

We are building the world's largest jewelry house, online. We are trying to do that by offering engagement rings, wedding bands, diamonds, and jewelry for all of the greatest moments in life at an unmatched price and customer experience. We launched our first website in 2014 and are currently one of the biggest brands, on- and offline when it comes to jewelry in all of Sweden.

At Skira we're on a mission to enable an optimal and sustainable food trade - We work hard every day aiming to help farmers bring better food to more people through technology. We’ve successfully deployed Sweden’s first digital grain trading platform and made transactions worth millions of SEK, using a method no one said would be possible. During 2020 we will continue to drive innovation in trade, adding the biggest AI/ML-project the Europe business has ever seen.And we’ve only just begun.

IsoSkills is the go-to company for organizations looking to find professional IT development, testing and management services. We are helping organizations to implement and scale their projects with our specialists or develop their vision into viable IT software solutions and services.  Growing our services in Nordics, IsoSkills has built the reputation of leveraging new technology and methodology, engaging talent for our clients efficiently and effectively.