We are looking for startups in the pre-seed, seed or early stage phase, with a minimum viable product at hand. To qualify for the competition your startup must be based in the Nordic or Baltic countries and have a unique and innovative idea that solves a real problem and has the potential to disrupt or transform the industry.

The regional finalists and winners are selected by the rating given by regional juries. The regional jury members will rate each finalist according to a scoring based on the following: idea, ability to scale, business plan, traction, competitive advantage, market needs, presentation, team, and the ability to solve real world problems. The juries have the final say in their selection of finalists and winners. Winners from each region shall be prepared to compete in the Grand Final.

The New Nordics is an attractive emerging ecosystem for startups and investors. Get a position in the jury at the Regional Finals and Grand Final and meet the top startups/scaleups from New Nordics.

Be visible together with the New Nordics Pitch Competition and as a partner to Silicon Vikings at the top tech events in the New Nordics region.

Established in 2016 on a mission to help retail banks and subscription businesses deliver powerful digital experiences within subscription management. Partnering with top-tier banks and backed by some of the biggest financial companies in the world, around 20 million people benefit from Minna’s subscription solutions.

The analytics and annotation platform used to ensure the performance of perception systems part of autonomous vehicles. Annotell combines a modern data infrastructure with AD/ADAS safety requirements. In February 2022, Annotell closed a $24M Series A co-led by Metaplanet and NordicNinja.

A Helsinki, Finland-based world leader in green walls that produce outdoor air for indoor environments, raised €7M in equity funding. The round was led by Nidoco AB, Butterfly Ventures, the Hammaren family and others.