Qpaws is a cutting-edge digital platform transforming how dog owners manage and enhance their pets' well-being. Our startup is solving several critical challenges dog owners face, especially in today's fast-paced world where dogs often struggle with insufficient exercise, poor nutrition, and irregular health monitoring. The problem is more urgent than ever, with studies indicating that over 70% of dogs are overweight, leading to a wide range of health issues that affect their quality of life. Qpaws started by focusing on the highly demanding dog sport of mushing, where monitoring dogs' activity and health is crucial. However, we quickly realized that the problems we were solving for mushers—like optimizing training, tracking feeding, and improving overall dog care—are problems all dog owners face. Whether it's the daily walker, the outdoor enthusiast, or the professional trainer, every dog owner wants to provide the best for their furry companions. This realization led us to expand the app's features to appeal to all dog owners, creating a more inclusive platform that anyone can use, regardless of their activity level or how many dogs they care for. We solve a wide range of dog care challenges through smart, intuitive technology. At its core, Qpaws tracks activity, ensuring that dogs get enough exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But it doesn't stop there. We also provide tools for health monitoring—keeping track of vaccinations, vet visits, and other medical needs. On top of that, the app offers personalized nutrition advice, guiding owners on the best diet for their dog based on breed, age, and activity levels. One of the unique aspects of Qpaws is its open approach to hardware integration. Most dog tech platforms are closed ecosystems, requiring expensive, specialized devices that limit their accessibility. Qpaws flips the script by being hardware-agnostic. You can use it with any wearable you choose, or none at all, making it an affordable and scalable solution that meets the needs of dog owners around the world. This accessibility, combined with the app's social networking features, allows dog owners to connect with a global community, sharing tips, experiences, and inspiration, making dog care more enjoyable and rewarding. As the global pet tech industry booms, Qpaws is perfectly positioned to grow rapidly. We already have a solid user base of over 14,000 active members and 32,000 dogs tracked on the platform. But this is just the beginning. Our goal is to transition from a niche product for extreme sports enthusiasts to a widely used app for all dog owners. With 350 million dog owners worldwide, the total addressable market is vast. We're gearing up for international expansion, with a particular focus on the UK and US markets, where pet ownership and interest for pet care are at all-time highs. In summary, Qpaws is not just an app for tracking your dog's walks—it's a comprehensive tool designed to improve every aspect of dog care. From exercise and nutrition to health monitoring and community engagement, Qpaws addresses the key challenges dog owners face today and provides innovative solutions to ensure their dogs live longer, healthier, and happier lives. With our vision, technology, and market potential, Qpaws is poised to lead the digital transformation in the pet care industry globally. Are you a developer and want to be part of our exciting journey, get in touch at sigmund@qpaws.com Your passion for dogs is optional—your passion for building world-class software is what truly matters.

👋 Who are we? Nordhealth’s mission is to build software that improves the daily lives of healthcare professionals. We build software that empowers veterinary and therapy professionals to provide the best possible care experiences to their patients. Our products are used daily by over 50,000 professionals in clinics and hospitals across 30+ countries. We excel with 20+ years of experience in healthcare and veterinary software. We understand that talent comes from everywhere and anywhere. The greater our diversity, the better the products we deliver. That’s why we are a remote-first company, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with all 400+ employees working either remotely or from collaboration hubs. While our market presence is currently strongest in the Nordics, our customer base is rapidly growing in our other markets too, especially in Europe and North America (more at our website nordhealth.com.)

Advancing UXO Detection through Drone Innovation At Dropla Tech ApS, we believe that sensor fusion and AI hold immense potential to transform the detection and removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Developing autonomous drone systems that integrate the latest: • Multispectral sensors to rapidly scan the land and precisely locate UXO underground • Machine learning algorithms that fuse data from multiple layers to identify anomalies indicating potential explosive hazards • High-resolution 3D mapping capabilities to generate high-precision georeferenced maps marking UXO hotspots and safe zones to guide safe and efficient removal Latest data cleaning and processing techniques enable our drones to cover territory much faster - making surveys up to 10x more efficient. We realize true impact requires more than technology alone. That's why Dropla researchers: • Collaborate closely with demining groups to ensure our drone solutions meet real-world needs • Contribute data and insights back to the community through open dataset initiatives that advance the broader UXO detection field Our true north will always be the same: to harness technological progress for good by helping rid conflict zones of unexploded threats and giving communities an opportunity to rebuild.

At Bliksund, we dedicate ourselves to creating mission-critical systems that help emergency and healthcare professionals focus on what really matters – saving lives. Our goal is to create innovative, user-friendly solutions that support emergency workers in both daily operations and during crisis situations. Bliksund is a leading software company providing digital tools for emergency services globally. We are a diverse team spread across different locations, cultures and languages. What we all have in common is a dedication to developing cutting-edge digital tools to make work easier, safer and more efficient for our customers. We are a global scale-up built on a Nordic easy-to-work-with culture.

We are a Copenhagen-based fashion brand, founded in 2018 by siblings Nanna and Simon Wick. We have made headlines all over the world from our performative fashion shows and unique approach to creating clothes. Our brand ethos at (di)vision is creating from what already is, as we explore the opportunities of producing clothes made from deadstock, recycled fabrics, vintage goods, and upcycling overstock. We offer youthful, contemporary, and unisex streetwear, catering to both Gen Z and Millennials. Central to our ethos is a personal and humorous approach to community and communication, fostering a strong sense of belonging among our followers. In a fast-moving market, we continuously strive to innovate, offering better solutions that resonate with our large and dedicated community. This (di)vision has not only shaped our offerings but also created a vibrant space where like-minded individuals can come together, celebrating a shared love for fashion and culture.

Respire is a Norwegian venture studio focused on building companies within the energy transition and sustainability. We work hands-on from early problem exploration through company formation and early growth, typically partnering closely with founders as active co-builders. Our team brings experience from energy, industry, startups, and venture building, and we believe a systematic approach gives better odds in complex, capital-intensive domains. We build a small number of ventures at a time and take a long-term view. Respire contributes sector insight, structured venture development, access to relevant networks, and in-house capacity for early MVP development. We work with entrepreneurs who want real ownership and responsibility, and who are motivated by solving concrete problems in energy and green industry rather than chasing hype. We’re based at RE Gründerhus in Asker, a hub for sustainable innovation, and are now scaling the studio.

BioLib is integrating artificial intelligence with the world of biological data science. Our mission is monumental: to harness the power of machine learning and innovative technologies to revolutionize scientific discovery and drug development. By developing a state-of-the-art cloud platform and proprietary database technologies, we enable the most efficient use of biological data, setting the stage for new advancements in medicine. BioLib was created when our founders experienced first hand how archaic and fragmented the landscape of biological data analysis was, since then we have worked in collaboration with world class researchers to build a platform that can fully realize the potential of the new biological data boom.

Next-generation building blocks for developers Weavy is a complete toolkit for developers to add collaboration, productivity, and community features to web and mobile apps at a fraction of the cost and time. Our API and SDKs for Chat, Files, and Feeds, allow product teams to add commodity features for end users, without taking time and resources away from developing their core product.

Abion empower brands by providing comprehensive brand protection and web security services, enabling our customers to place their focus elsewhere. Our market-leading platform makes the management of trademarks, domains and web security more efficient. Combining tech-enabled, full-service solutions with a human touch, our broad expertise ensures a safe existence for your brand. And the best of all, we are the guardian of brands since 1994.

We believe the key to solving the world's two billion waste problem is to motivate people and companies to reduce waste and benefit from the circular economy. We do this by integrating data from all types of digital hardware to understand where waste comes from, and we use this data to reward sustainable behaviour. Our company was born in the waste industry and designed to change it. During the past year, we've launched a new brand, started building an insane team, won the Proptech Award 2021, and gone from 1 to 10 customers. All regulatory winds blow our way and we're ready to conquer the world.

New technologies, new regulations, and new players are forever changing the way consumers AND businesses think about payments. At EedenBull we want to drive change and leverage the vast untapped opportunities that emerge from it. We are all about payments and to us, customer centricity is key. Our mission is to challenge the existing, aggressively look for weaknesses, seek to improve, and change the way people and businesses pay and get paid – anytime, anywhere.

Hakio was founded with a straightforward goal: to combat global waste through the development of advanced demand forecasting algorithms. Our team consists of highly skilled individuals from diverse backgrounds, all united by a common purpose to bring this vision to life. Within just 1.5 years, we've grown our team to 21 members. Our focus is on merging expertise in supply chain, data science, and software development to craft cutting-edge tools for data-driven decision-making. We offer a user-friendly SaaS solution that assists customers in optimizing their inventory levels using state-of-the-art forecasting algorithms, accessible through an interactive web platform. Together, we are committed to revolutionizing the field of demand forecasting and creating a lasting impact. Come join us on this exciting journey as we reshape the industry's norms!

THE EARTH NEEDS MORE RESALE Wardrobe Collectr is the solution for luxury fashion lovers who want an easy, safe and fast way to sell their designer pieces as well as spare the environment. We are a concierge consignment platform that connects sellers and buyers of high-end designer items. Our goal is to create a luxury fashion platform where both sides can benefit.

XYZ Enterprises is developing BetterCity to help cities improve urban quality and tackle climate change by leveraging other cities. The What: There are about 1 million city governments globally. Cities are faced with budget constraints and spend a lot of money on research to improve decision making. Information about other cities and solutions is dynamic and always changing, but research projects are static. The How: BetterCity is SaaS platform to help cities improve urban quality and tackle climate change by leveraging other cities. The BetterCity platform will include city profiles with information such as: • % of travellers using each type of transportation • Car sharing and micromobilty services • EV charging • Parking • Related pricing for travelers • Related legislation • Projects Advantages to cities: • Make better decisions • Save money • Cooperate and compete with other cities The Why: Our mission is to help transform cities on a global scale to improve urban quality and help tackle climate change.

We're a new design furniture brand set-out to challenge the role of good design in peoples homes as we believe that good design has the power to positively impact peoples lifes. We start by reframing the bed. Founded in Copenhagen in 2021 ReFramed is a young design brand that dares to be different and innovative across the entire value chain.