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Jordisk

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.

Sooma Medical

Sooma Oy is a pioneering Finnish medical technology SME with a mission to bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from depression worldwide. We have developed a non-invasive brain stimulation tool and a digital platform that has proven highly effective and safe for treating severe depression.

Klimabiler

Klima Biler er sat i verden for dem, der går med tanker om at anskaffe sig en klimavenlig bil. Hos KlimaBiler.dk er der ingen benzin- og dieselbiler, medmindre der er tale om hybridbiler. Vi har fokus på klimavenlige biler og dermed fremtiden. Vi hører selv til i kategorien af dem, der elsker lyden af en V8’er! … men det er lyden af fortiden, det er lyden af afbrænding af fossile brændstoffer. Vi er også fuldt ud bevidste om, at det kan diskuteres, hvilke biltyper der forurener mest fra vugge til grav, og problematikker omkring rækkevidde, manglende ladestandere og ladetid. MEN jo flere der kører klimavenligt, jo hurtigere går udviklingen af de grønne teknologier, og jo hurtigere går det med at nedbringe de børnesygdommene med førnævnte problematikker. Derfor ønsker vi at kickstarte den udvikling og få så mange klimavenlige biler på vejene som muligt. Vi pudser ikke vores glorie! Vi glemmer også at slukke lyset og har masser af vaner, der er meget lidt klimavenlige, men stille og roligt bliver vi mere og mere bevidste om de valg der kan gøres anderledes for at belaste klimaet mindre. Det samme gælder KlimaBiler.dk. Der er masser af ting, der kan gøres bedre for den besøgende eller for dem, der sætter deres bil til salg på klimabiler.dk … der kan vi heldigvis undskylde os med, at vi er helt grønne. Men nu er vi i gang og som med el- og hybridbiler, er det et skridt i den rigtige retning. Og vi er altid åbne for forslag til forbedringer eller ideer til indhold på siden. Jo flere biler, der bliver sat til salg på klimabiler.dk, jo hurtigere og jo bedre kan vi udvikle websitet og markedsføringen og dermed få flere klimavenlige biler på vejene. Ambassadør for klimaet! Vi synes, at man ved at køre i en klimavenlig bil viser sin holdning til klimaspørgsmålet og er med til at få tvivlerne over på den grønne bølge. Man bliver ambassadør for klimaet og er med til at vise vejen til et bedre klima i alle henseender, for vi ser klimavenlige biler som fyrtårne for udviklingen af grønne teknologier generelt. Og bla. Tesla har vist, at klimavenlig teknologi og biler bestemt ikke behøver at være kedeligt.

Howdy

Howdy ApS er en healthtech virksomhed, der har udviklet en innovativ og effektiv service, der forebygger sygdom inden for mental- og fysisk sundhed. Howdy anvendes dagligt af mange kunder i Danmark og Sverige og tusindvis af medarbejdere i hele verden. Gennem en unik metode giver vi virksomheden løbende indsigt i både medarbejdernes og organisationens trivsel, og vi griber proaktivt ind ved opringning til vores kunders medarbejdere og ledere gennem med team af psykologer og fysioterapeuter, der hurtigt reagerer på kritisk eller negativ udvikling i trivslen.

ResultElf

ResultElf is building an action recommendation platform called Elf Engine. Elf Engine helps FinTech companies get better results faster. We believe that the time has come to implement the next industrial revolution. It long past due to actually innovate and not create the perception of innovation. ResultElf has a small part to play in this story.

RaceID

RaceID are digitalising the endurance race industry. Looking for your next challenge? Search here! Whether it’s running, biking, swimming, adventure racing or any other endurance sport, you’ll find your race on this platform. We are a global meeting place for race participants and organisers, and our goal is for every race in the world to be presented, fully bookable and available for you on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Are you a Race organizer? Let us show you how to connect with your participants and make your race visible to the world of endurance racing by getting in touch with our team of enthusiastic endurance athletes.

Lime

Lime is founded on a simple idea that all communities deserve access to smart, affordable mobility. Through the equitable distribution of shared scooters, bikes, and transit vehicles, we aim to reduce dependence on personal automobiles for short-distance transportation and leave future generations with a cleaner, healthier planet.

Freeliving

Freeliving.dk er et online comminity, til dig der vil leve mere frit, have eventyr og skabe din egen online virksomhed. Her får du alt, hvad du skal bruge for at leve mere frit og eventyrligt. I Freeliving får du dagligt konkret viden, hands-on værktøjer, ekspertinput og tonsvis af inspiration til at leve og arbejde mere frit.

Desquare

Digital Signage for the rest of us! Desquare är ett mjukvaruföretag som arbetar för att demokratisera digital skyltning globalt med en molnbaserad plattform - Designage. Desigange är för vem som helst, var som helst, om du har en digital skärm eller hundra skärmar så ska Designage vara det naturliga valet. Vår plattform är byggd med den senaste webbteknologin och designad från grunden för att enkelt integreras med andra system. Det är skapat för att vara enkelt för användaren att sprida sitt budskap och förlänga den information och data som man redan har i sina nuvarande IT-system.

Drafthound

Drafthound's mission is to create success and excitement for every fantasy manager in the world. We're a fantasy sports platform for ambitious managers within Fantasy Premier League and Sorare. With Drafthound, managers can set a competitive team in 5 minutes, improve their team each week with personalised suggestions and follow their team’s victories, defeats and achievements in real-time and with their friends and competitors. All on the basis of a huge data layer and predictive algorithms that rate football players in real time.

BeautyBoosters

At Beauty Boosters we want to make the beauty industry more flexible and convenient for both beauty professionals and consumers. We are two founders, Maria and Louise, and then we have a range of 50+ beauty professionals working freelance as makeup artists, nail techs and lash pros. We are a Copenhagen based beauty on-demand concept, where you can order professional beauty services and have them delivered directly to your door. Whether at home, the office or the hotel room. The services we offer are nails, lashes, makeup & hair and cater to both B2C and B2B. Our office is located in Studiestræde in the center of Copenhagen, so it is very easy to get to and from the office with public transportation. Our office consists of a wonderful team of women in the age 25-36 years - and we can't wait to meet you.

Twig

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.

byACRE

byACRE was founded in Copenhagen, the heart of Scandinavian’s design hub, with a mission to break down the stigma related to reduced mobility and to help those it serves maintain an active lifestyle without compromise. We design mobility aids for a person, not a patient. Mobility is one of the core values in modern life. It’s also a top challenge facing older adults; and adults with disabilities that have impacted their mobility and lifestyle. The current market for assistive walking devices has failed to adequately support this community, with ageist messages and outdated models that denote feelings of dependence and fragility – an inaccurate representation of today’s thriving older adult community. Since 2017, our mindful designs have won some of the world’s most prestigious awards in design and innovation, including the 2019 RedDot Design Award, the 2017 IF Design Award and the Danish Design Award, the title “Most Innovative Startup” by FedEx Europe in 2022 and German Design Award 2024. “by ACRE” is our quality seal. It’s rooted in the words ‘Active’ and ‘Re-Habitare’ – the Latin word for Back to Life.

Africa Reframed

Online marketplace for African imagery - Powered by online learning. Africa is rising and a visual reframing of the continent is emerging. A reframing crafted by African content creators, telling Africa's story of change. At Africa Reframed we connect a community of African photographers to the world’s leading companies and organizations to create and promote captivating imagery and bespoke projects that propel new storytelling from the African continent. Imagery in the Africa Reframed imagebank has been used by the worlds leading organizations such as: Gates Foundation, UN, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Ernst & Young, Spotify, NBC, Yahoo, Sitecore, Exxon, Cambridge University Press, Hearst, Condé Nast, Lloyds bank, Europe- an Investment Bank, Shell, AOL, ABC, NEC, CNBC, KPMG, Discovery, VISA, Deloitte, Accenture, Ogilvy, UPS, Viacom, Pearson, Barclays, BBC, Axel Springer, British Council, M&C Saatchi, ASUS, Del Monte, Time inc., RTL, Virgin, McKinsey, Airtel, Guardian, Uber, Orange, 3M, HSBC, Samsung, The World Bank and many more. We are looking for investors sharing our vision of Africa Reframed as a value-driven, profitable business that strives to alter the global community’s perception of the African continent while also building sustainable job opportunities for photographers across Africa. Alongside its sister organization, Commerce & Culture, Africa Reframed has managed an array of long-term projects with leading contemporary visual artists globally and organized photo exhibitions with more than 100.000 paying visitors across 3 continents. Among these, the largest exhibition to date with African photography in northern Europe. SDGs: Quality education and decent work and economic growth, SDGs 4 and 8, are an integrated part of the Africa Reframed business model. When the United Nations In 2015 was launching the SDGs with Project Everyone, they did so with a campaign to share the global goals with 7 billion people in 7 days. This happened via global broadcasts, outdoor advertising campaigns, cinema ads, mobile partnerships, and more. Because of the above, Images from our program were among the officially chosen for the campaign and were singled out by the global campaign team as good education and economic growth in action. Misson: Most of the imagery we encounter from the African continent tends to either depict the beautiful scenery and wildlife or scenes of poverty, war, and desperation. While these indeed are bona fide aspects and challenges, Africa is also a continent characterized by immense growth, varied opportunities, and not least, change. The mission of Africa Reframed is to capture and contribute to the spurring of this change by a visual reframing of the continent. A reframing that reflects African enterprise, innovation, and everyday life. Africa Reframed exists to create and promote this new imagery in the belief that by changing the visuals, we can help change the conversation. Thus an inherent part of Africa Reframed’s DNA, which is also mirrored in the name of the company, is to be a catalyst for the way the world looks at the African continent. The wish to illustrate the real Africa and thus to spur optimism and hope around its future makes the company strongly value-driven, and it is believed that such a shared view will help bind contributors, clients, and other stakeholders close together. In 2020 Africa Reframed received an investment from Innovation fund Denmark and was selected as a finalist for the SDG Tech Award.

Advokatguiden

Advokatguiden is an online guide to help you find a lawyer fitting your needs. We list the best lawyers in Norway and allow users to review them, to guarantee a better transparence and make it easier for users to choose the right lawyer. We offer the possibility for lawyers to claim their profile on our platform, to ensure a complete control over the communication and the information they want to show to clients. Lawyers can be contacted directly through the platform, in all privacy and for free.