Smart Connectivity & Mobility
Smart Connectivity & Mobility
Smart Connectivity is one of eight initiatives launched by the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021. The programs represent a determined advance towards a stronger and more sustainable Nordic region and support the vision for the Nordic region to be the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030.
Smart Connectivity - 5G in action: The Nordic region is one of the most innovative and digitalised regions in the world. As the development of fifth-generation wireless systems (5G) breaks through globally, the Nordic countries are at the forefront of that development to become world leaders in using 5G technology for the development and digitalisation of all sectors of society. To achieve this goal, the Prime Ministers of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have signed a Letter of Intent committing to creating the public sector conditions required for 5G and digitalisation in the Nordics. Cooperating closely to set up a common action plan for early adoption of 5G technology across the Nordic region. The Nordics have a long history in telecommunications with giants like Nokia and Ericsson; Finland and Sweden are considered two of the most advanced information societies in the world.
Mobility in action: Mobility is key in making the Nordic region the most integrated and sustainable region in the world. Sustainable mobility could refer to emission-free, carbon-neutral and even environmentally friendly mobility, with decarbonising as a first step. The future of mobility solutions should be accessible, affordable, seamless and integrated, addressing people’s wants and needs. With smart infrastructure and technology, cities can become better places to live.
To reach this vision, the Nordic transport ministers have developed a framework for future transport policy cooperation and selected sustainable mobility as the main pillar. Today, both mobility and Nordic collaboration are higher on the agenda than ever before. In addition, Nordic companies and joint Nordic innovation projects have a proven track record of generating value and impact within the field of mobility. It expanded collaboration and innovation, learning, and inspiration - and showcased how Nordic cooperation adds value to both individual actors, Nordic business and society as a whole.
Sustainable Nordic cities with a focus on climate smart mobility by the Nordic Council of Ministers
A study aimed to contribute to sustainable urban development by supporting the transition to fossil-free transport and accessibility in Nordic cities and urban regions. Collaborating and exchanging experiences with other Nordic countries to find solutions for charging electric vehicles and creating attractive and climate-smart urban transport. Read more >
Here are some recognitions that strengthen Nordic’s position as a global leader in smart city development:
Nordic cities (Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen) are amongst the Top 50 Smart City Governments rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population along their digitalisation journey.
For two years in a row, the Nordic cities (Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen) were ranked top smart cities in the IMD-SUTD Smart City Index (SCI) 2020 and 2021. The index ranks cities based on economic and technological data, as well as by their citizens’ perceptions of how “smart” their cities are.
NORDIC INNOVATION HOUSE SINGAPORE ACTIVITIES UNDER SMART CONNECTIVITY & MOBILITY
Advantages of 5G: Understanding New Applications and Opportunities | 24 May 2022
Presented by SGInnovate and Nordic Innovation House Singapore
Next-gen wireless network capabilities offer the potential for revolutionary applications extending far beyond smartphones and other mobile devices. With 5G enabling new limits for wireless speed, storage and connectivity, this will enable a range of new applications and use cases for industry and consumers alike. From the evolution of the IoT to revolutionary advances in how AI is used in the real world, many of tomorrow’s most exciting technological advances will depend on 5G connectivity.
At this session, we invited speakers from Singapore and the Nordics to share more about new applications and opportunities that 5G could bring, and examples of 5G-enabled use cases. The panel included Axis Communications (Sweden), Immersal Ltd. (Finland), and Singtel (Singapore), and was moderated by the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD). You can expect to learn more about:
A Rise in 5G-enabled Use Cases
Finding the Right Ecosystem Partners in 5G
5G Adopters in the Commercial Scene
Embarking onto the 5G Journey
Smart & Sustainable Cities Virtual Market Entry Programme | 15 - 26 November 2021
Organised by Nordic Innovation House Singapore, Innovation Norway, Business Sweden, Business Iceland, the Embassy of Finland, and the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore.
In November 2021, we continued to provide new opportunities for Nordic technology scale-ups and growth companies in the Smart and Sustainable Cities sector. Through a series of knowledge and showcase sessions, we successfully connected the 11 selected Nordic companies with over 120 participants including key decision-makers, investors, government stakeholders, professionals, and academics based in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Our participating partners included JTC Corporation, Surbana Jurong, Keppel Land, MOH Holdings (MOHH), ADB Ventures, UNDP Global Centre Singapore, IPI Singapore, Enterprise Singapore, Southeast Asia IPR SME Helpdesk, Housing & Development Board (HDB), DP Architects and City Developments Limited (CDL).
The programme ended with a virtual closing event themed ’Minimising Carbon Footprint in the Lifecycle of Buildings’ with opening remarks by H.E. Stefan Lindström, the Ambassador for Digitalisation and Technology in Finland. Our panel speakers from the National University of Singapore (School of Design & Environment), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the University of Iceland also gathered to discuss the Nordic and Singapore visions on environmental performance and ambitions for long-term net-zero emissions, challenges and effective ways to mitigate our carbon footprints, the importance of cross-border green collaborations and how to leverage smart technologies and emerging innovations to prolong the lifecycle of buildings.
Technology Showcase by the Nordics | 28 - 30 September 2021
In partnership with TechInnovation by IPI Singapore.
TechInnovation is a premier technology-to-industry matching event presented by IPI. It brings together international technology providers and enterprises to accelerate the commercialisation of emerging technologies, seed licensing opportunities and foster open innovation collaborations. 10 Nordic companies presented innovative technologies for digitalisation, healthcare, smart cities and sustainability. This showcase of technology offers is curated by Nordic Innovation House Singapore with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Together, we aim to connect promising Nordic tech companies to Singapore and Southeast Asia.
8 December 2020 | In partnership with TechInnovation Singapore by IPI Singapore.
TechInnovation is a premier technology-industry brokerage event organised by IPI that gathers international technology seekers and providers to explore technology and business collaboration opportunities through open innovation in Singapore and the region.
Nordic Fireside Chat: How 5G will change the world? – The Nordic region is among the first countries to do 5G roll-outs, pilots and trials. In this fireside chat, we have invited Nordic 5G leaders from Telenor Group (Norway), Nokia (Finland), and Ericsson (Sweden) to share valuable insights about the developments, innovations and future of 5G.
Nordic Technology Showcase: Healthcare, Smart Cities and Sustainability – Nordic companies and research groups presented innovative technologies for healthcare, smart cities, digitalisation and sustainability. This showcase of technology offers is curated by Nordic Innovation House Singapore, which connects promising Nordic tech companies to Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Smart Cities Virtual Market Entry Programme | 12 - 23 October 2020
Organised by Nordic Innovation House Singapore, Innovation Norway, Business Sweden, Business Iceland, and the Embassy of Finland in Singapore.
Our inaugural smart cities programme supported 17 selected Nordic companies to expand their foothold in Singapore through virtual group showcases and sharing sessions. Each Nordic company has the opportunity to pitch, engage with the participating partners, and learn more about the smart city landscape in Singapore. This programme involved partnering with Singapore’s largest smart district, Punggol Digital District’s major Singapore public and private innovation stakeholders. Overall, we connected our Nordic companies with over 200 participants and partners from JTC Corporation, Building and Construction Authority (BCA), ST Engineering, Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab, City Developments Limited (CDL), ADB Ventures, UNDP Global Centre Singapore, GeoWorks at Singapore Land Authority, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Enterprise Singapore, IPI Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and SP Group.
At the end of the programme, we hosted a virtual closing event with opening remarks by Ville Skinnari, Minister for the Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade in Finland to share his thoughts on co-innovation and co-operation between the Nordics and Singapore in the smart cities sector. Followed by a panel discussion on ‘Development of Smart Cities - Perspectives from the Nordics and Southeast Asia’ with speakers from Centre for Liveable Cities, Helsinki Business Hub, Jakarta Smart City and UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development, Singapore.
Smart Mobility Programme | 21 - 25 October 2019
In collaboration with Nordic Innovation, ITS Finland, ITS Norway, ITS Sweden and ITS Estonia.
Themed “Smart Mobility, Empowering Cities”, the 26th Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress held in Singapore aimed to recognise the growth, exemplary transportation innovations and infrastructure of Singapore, the Asia-Pacific region and partners worldwide.
In conjunction with this event, Nordic Innovation House in Singapore and its core partners from Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland welcomed nine Smart Mobility-related Nordic startups and growth companies to be part of the Nordic Pavilion, Nordic Mixer, Ambassadors Reception with business matchmaking, and pitching opportunities.