Nordic-Singapore Innovation Days 2026

Date: October 26, 2026 - October 30, 2026
 
Location: Singapore
 

The Nordic-Singapore Innovation Days offers climate and deeptech startups and scaleups from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden the chance to explore collaboration opportunities with leading companies from Singapore.

What’s in it for your startup?
Singapore serves as a strategic gateway to the APAC region, offering a unique platform for expansion. This is your chance to connect in 1:1, in-person meetings with corporations based in Singapore that are actively seeking groundbreaking technologies to address their innovation challenges. In addition, you will receive a curated overview of the Singaporean ecosystem, along with several pitching and networking opportunities, as well as 1:1 meetings with investors.

Which companies can you meet and what are they looking for?
The lineup of Singapore-based corporations includes: ATUM Ventures, Bosch, CapitaLand, CDL, HTX, KONE, ST Engineering, Thales, and Wilhelmsen.
They are looking for startups across a wide range of industries. Below, you’ll find the full list of technologies and solutions they are seeking.

Who can participate?
To be selected, startups and scaleups must demonstrate the following:

  • Be ready to enter into a collaboration in Southeast Asia
  • Be established in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, or Sweden
  • Have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 3 and 9


Corporate application
If you are a large company based in Singapore interested in engaging with Swedish startups in a dedicated matchmaking session, please contact Elijah Aldana at elijah.aldana@ignitenordic.org.


About the Nordic-Singapore Innovation Days

For the third consecutive year, we are bringing startups, investors, family offices, incubators, and ecosystem leaders from the New Nordics to Singapore. The delegation, taking place between October 26 and 30, aims to strengthen ties between these two regions at the forefront of climate innovation. The program includes participation in the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH).
The Nordic-Singapore Innovation Days are organized by SISP – Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, Vinnova, Ignite Nordic, Startup Estonia, Innovation Agency Lithuania,, Nordic Innovation House – Singapore, Business Sweden, SG Innovate, Enterprise Singapore, EDB Singapore and the embassies of the Nordic countries in Singapore.

Click here for more information about this year’s Nordic-Singapore Innovation Days.


The participating organizations are looking for innovative solutions within these areas:

AEROSPACE & AVIATION
AI-Driven Aircraft Maintenance & Predictive MRO Solutions
Autonomous Systems Coordination & Fleet Management Software

CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY
Autonomous Water Cleaning & Algae Removal Systems
Climate Resilience & Environmental Impact Monitoring for Assets
Emissions Monitoring & Carbon Management Platforms
Integrated Odour Monitoring & Control Systems

CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE
Advanced Window Films & Building Envelope Solutions
AI-Powered Real Estate Asset Tools
Circular & Low-Carbon Construction Materials Technologies
Energy Optimization & Efficiency Solutions for Buildings
Foliage Preservation Technologies for Interior Applications
Indoor Climate Control & Humidity Management Technologies
Smart HVAC, Lighting & Water Efficiency Technologies
Smart Indoor Green Wall Systems with Integrated Functions
Solar Solutions for Commercial Buildings
Sustainability Data & KPI Tracking for Real Estate Assets

CYBERSECURITY & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
AI-Driven Threat Detection & SOC Augmentation Platforms
Deepfake Detection & Digital Identity Verification Technologies
ICS/OT Cybersecurity & Legacy Infrastructure Protection
Infrastructure Monitoring, Failure Detection & Predictive Analytics Systems
Spectrum Monitoring & Communications Security Solutions

ENERGY
Alternative Energy & Fuel Solutions for Remote, Off-Grid & Maritime Applications
Energy Management & Optimization Platforms for Multi-Source Systems

ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE & DIGITALIZATION
AI-Driven Enterprise Process Automation Platforms
AI-Powered Procurement & Legal Workflow Automation
Customer Experience Automation & Service AI Solutions
Enterprise AI Governance, Explainability & Workflow Automation

FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Autonomous Robotics for Building Operations, Maintenance and Inspection
Autonomous Service Robots for Visitor Assistance & Navigation
Digital Property & Facilities Management Platforms
IoT-Based Asset Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance & Damage Detection Systems
Multi-Robot Coordination & Human–Robot Interaction Systems
Robot-to-Infrastructure Integration & Elevator API Solutions

FOOD MANUFACTURING
Advanced Manufacturing for Marine Component Repair
Advanced Process Monitoring & Industrial Integrity Technologies
AI-Driven Food Quality Inspection & Assurance Systems
High-Barrier Sustainable Coatings for Paper Packaging
IoT-Based Food Drying Process Optimization

HEALTHCARE
AI-Driven Reproductive Outcome Prediction & Clinical Decision Support
Dysphagia-Compliant Nutritional Meal Solutions

HR
AR/VR-Based Maritime Training & Safety Solutions
Asset-Light Simulation on Crew Behaviour
Crew Experience & Retention Digital Platforms
Human–Machine Teaming & Decision Support Systems

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
Advanced Materials for Lightweight, High-Strength & Cost-Efficient Manufacturing
AI-Driven PLC Programming & Industrial System Optimization
Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing for On-Demand Production & MRO

MARITIME & LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
Autonomous & Drone-Based Maritime Operations Systems
Digital Trade, Payment & End-to-End Logistics Platforms
Maritime Inspection, Survey & Infrastructure Monitoring Technologies
Port Orchestration & Digital Operations Platforms
Real-Time Fleet Safety & Maritime Operations Management Systems
Subsea Communications & Networking Technologies

PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY
Advanced Power & Energy Management for Autonomous Systems
Advanced Vehicle, Maritime & Tactical Systems Technologies
Autonomous Inspection & Operations in Hazardous Environments
Autonomous Multi-Domain Robotics Systems (Air, Ground, Maritime)
Swarm Intelligence & Autonomous Coordination Software

QUANTUM APPLICATION
Advanced Sensing Technologies for Inspection & Predictive Diagnostics
Quantum Sensing for Navigation & Positioning in GPS-Denied Environments

RECYCLING & WASTE
Automated E-Waste Disassembly & Material Recovery Systems
Waste-to-Value Conversion Technologies for Biomass Residues

URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC SERVICES
Autonomous Outdoor Cleaning & Maintenance Robotics

How to join this event

Don’t forget to navigate to “Events” and apply to join this event once you have completed your company’s profile, otherwise we won’t get your application.

Please note that our matchmaking meetings are carefully curated based on a potential business opportunity. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that there will be any matches for your startup or how many meetings each startup will get.

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