We're taking the language industry to the next level, by introducing automation and automated logics, to cut out manual handling costs. Our goal is to set a new standard for price and efficiency while delivering top-grade quality and service. The business platform makes our concept extremely scalable and we're planning international expansion at a rapid pace.

An AI-powered platform to identify and connect organizations to life science opinion leaders. This kind of service has been used by Investment Firms and Management Consultancies on a daily basis for over a decade, but unless you’re a consultant or have worked at an investment firm you are probably unfamiliar with expert consultations, and the enormous value it brings. Our vision is to take the somewhat opaque ‘Expert Network’-service to a broader market, specifically the life science industry, to realize massive value and make knowledge extraction by expert consultations a no-brainer as part of a growth strategy.

--Improving resilience against a changing climate-- Haawal Engineering focuses on creating practical solutions to address the challenges of a changing climate. Our main innovation is a user-friendly, portable flood barrier designed to protect communities from flooding. Developed and patented by our team, this effective solution has already been adopted in Norway, Germany, and Spain. As we continue to grow and adapt, Haawal Engineering remains dedicated to finding accessible and inventive ways to help communities face the realities of climate change.

We incubate novel ideas into fast growing businesses by following a systematic approach to entrepreneurship and a set of proven principles for getting rid of risk early on. We help form self organizing teams that can grow the culture, shape the strategies, add resources, help scale the business and finally - one day - we exit the company.

Advisus is a tool that helps advertisers to boost campaign effectiveness with actionable insights using AI mechanisms based on business performance. Advertisers get AI driven assistance and guidance, which brings more effective traffic decisions. Publishers get timely insights aimed at maximizing traffic monetization.

Transparently NorwegianWe carefully select guaranteed Norwegian products, ship them via our own "digital highway of trust" to ourselves (in China) and sell them directly to end-users in the world (starting with China) through our own e-Commerce platform (and soon in our own retail stores). We are in business, we control the whole value chain, we do it differently and our concept can't be copied by big American tech or food companies. We also represent business opportunities for other companies.  Xuechun Zhang. Educated in economics and finance, 13 years’ employment at China Construction Bank. Founded several companies in China and operated them for six years before selling them and moving to Norway in 2011. Worked as yoga instructor while studying at BI Norwegian Business School Stavanger. For the past four years has developed large networks in Shanghai focused on the seafood industry as well as media, logistics, distribution, customs, banking and restaurants. Xuechun (or Tara amongst friends) runs our operation in China.Espen Strand Pedersen. Idea maker and concept developer of several retail stores, photography studios and other projects. Educated in photography and worked as professional photographer for more than 20 years. Experience in planning, start-up and daily operations of retail and studio businesses. In 1997 started Stavanger's first artisanal coffee shop, which remains in operation. Espen is now the CEO of Norway in a Box. Espen Strand Henriksen. Concept developer who likes to set things in motion, build networks, collaborate and see the world from multiple perspectives. Educated at BI Norwegian Business School and in the Royal Norwegian Navy. Twenty years’ experience in marketing, advertising, media, sales, management and product and concept development in Oslo and Stavanger, 14 of them working for the world’s first digital cinema company (CAPA), and was also a key person in developing the unique and award winning mobility concept (HjemJobbHjem/HomeWorkHome). Espen is in charge of stakeholders at Norway in a Box.

StepOut is a Helsinki based start-up developing an all-in-one SAAS tool empowering independent trainers in fitness, recreation and wellness to streamline their business processes. Any trainer regardless of their background, technical capabilities and type of activity can pursue or build their business from scratch with our tool. With the increase in demand for virtual fitness and wellness an increasing number of individuals are taking up their passion for fitness, wellness and recreation professionally. Our tool will enable the trainers to utilize minimum time & effort while maximizing profit by focusing on their customers. We support diversity and inclusion by offering our tool to the skilled and talented trainers coming from various backgrounds to offer their services. Earn as per your own convenience while encouraging people of all ages to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle. We are on a mission to bring the global community of doers together & lead the change to grow and break the boundaries. Our values : - Empowering independent trainers - Create convenient earning opportunities - Initiate collaborations amongst various fitness & recreation based entities - Promote a healthy and happy living world “on-the-go” - Encourage fitness & well-being for all age groups

Utilifeed is a young innovative company that provides cloud based services (SAAS) for utilities. Our solutions combine industrial expertise with modern IT-infrastructure and data analysis, creating user-friendly but powerful tools which enable increased resource utilization, improved customer relations and reduced environmental footprint. We are passionate about using the latest technology within digital and energy systems to tailor solutions that power the sustainable energy system of tomorrow.

SHIFT Business Festival is a platform that has brought together C-level decision-makers, business developers, and tech-heads from growth companies across the board since 2016. The highlight of the year is a two-day business festival in Turku, Finland. We encourage and support our festival attendees and partners to find their competitive advantage in new technology applications and sustainable business. Our company is based in Turku and is the most important business event in the region and a solid actor in the local business ecosystem. Behind SHIFT is a non-profit organization driven by volunteers and supported by network with firm supporters like Turku Science Park, Boost Turku, JCI, Creve, Turku Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Finnish Enterprises.

Distence is an Indusrial Internet technology company making industrial assets intelligent and connecting them to business processes with edge computing technology and an device cloud level  IIoT platform. We provide a turnkey delivery from intelligent edge computing solutions to data visualization. Technology is modular, enabling fast time to market and yet adapted to customer's needs. With installations in over 40 countires with global accounts, the solution is proven and ready to scale.

It’s high time to free the healthcare system from intrusive staffing companies. Once and for all. Eppow is a service that makes it easier for healthcare professionals and healthcare units to find each other for job opportunities. Eppow enables healthcare units to publish vacancies. And on the other side of that, there are healthcare personnel, such as clinicians and nurses, looking for new jobs. When they find each other, they communicate directly and sign straightforward contracts without middlemen. The assignment may be very short, very long, or transition into permanent employment. The goal is continuity and quality within healthcare.

Innovation Factory is the digitalisation arm of the Salim Group, an Indonesian conglomerate.  What we do:  (+) Build the Indonesian startup ecosystem through community initiatives  (+) Own and run incubation and coworking facilities  (+) Manage early-stage startup fund  (+) Partner with organizations and companies to foster technology innovations

SALT is an independent consultant company with knowledge about and for the coast. We deliver services within research, consultancy and outreach related to the coast and sea. SALT is dedicated to working for the future of the coast – our interests span from sea urchins to human capital! Our company consists of high professional competence on marine ecosystems, coastal industries and entrepreneurship - especially considering northern issues. Our unique and untraditional team represent your connection between the marine resource and value creation.

Expology is an exhibition and experience design consultancy. We create concepts and deliver solutions for knowledge-based arenas such as science centers, museums, visitor/experience centers and brand/identity spaces. We specialize in communicating complex content in an engaging way through experiential learning and interaction.

SunSense UV trackers are designed with different wearing/mounting solutions that provides excellent ergonomics and great flexibility for how it is carried on the body or attached to clothing and sports gear. Various activities can lead to uneven sun exposure of the body and the sensor can therefore be attached where you are most vulnerable. Advanced algorithms mimic the human skin’s response curve to varying UV intensity for state of the art accuracy. SunSense technology puts you in control of your sun exposure in a reliable and easy way It measures how much sun exposure you’re getting, regardless of the season, cloud cover, altitude, ozone holes, time or geographic location, and will not be tricked by a cooling breeze or reflections from the snow or water. Intelligent power saving features minimise power consumption, shuts the device off automatically after use, and allows it to hibernate till next summer with virtually no battery drain. A simple tap to the casing will wake it up again.