Lush and green Singapore. Photo: Mark Stoop, Unsplash.
Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2025 took place in Singapore, 28-31 October. Held during Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH), this unique gathering prioritized corporates and investors eager to engage with high-potential Nordic startups and scaleups.
An Inauguration Day was held on the 29th, and it brought together influential voices from both regions — including startups, investors, corporates, incubators, and public agencies — to explore shared challenges and unlock new opportunities. Through keynotes, panel discussions, startup pitches, and strategic announcements, we explored how the Nordics and Singapore can co-create solutions to global climate challenges through innovation, investment, and partnership. Take part of the panels below!
Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2026 - Be part of the experience
There will be new opportunities during SWITCH 2026 to build bridges for sustainable innovation and deeptech collaboration between Sweden and Singapore. We are curating a high-potential group of startups, scaleups, investors, and ecosystem leaders for Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2026.
Whether you’re a startup looking to expand in Asia, an investor seeking the next green frontier, or a public actor building global bridges — this is your gateway to long-term, sustainable impact. Investors and corporates interested in fruitful collaborations with Nordics startups are prioritized. Throughout the days, we’ll explore the Singaporean innovation ecosystem, visit key actors, and meet, share knowledge, and collaborate with peers and partners to strengthen future innovation ties between our regions.
You can also take part in activities all year round through Sweden Singapore Innovation Cluster. Register your interest today by contacting katarina.bennich@sisp.se.
Inauguration day 2025 – panels
Opening Remarks and fireside chat: Welcome to Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2025 by the Nordic Ambassadors
Participants: Anders Sjöberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore, Veikko Kala, Ambassador of Estonia to Singapore, Leif Trana, Ambassador of Norway to Singapore, Annika Rautiainen, Deputy Head of mission, Embassy of Finland in Singapore. Moderator: Magnus Rehn, STING.
Backing the Green Frontier – Investing in the Future of Climate Innovation
Participants: Karl Lindoff, Scania VC, Annabelle Chiong, Deputy Director, Head of Agrifood & Sustainability, Investments, SGInnovate, Lotta Partanen, VTT LaunchPad. Moderator: Magnus Rehn, STING.
From Policy to Partnership – How Governments Enable Cross-Border Innovation
Participants: Han Dingzhi, ACE, Zona Tan, EnterpriseSG, Sindre Bornstein, Nordic Innovation, Joanna Boquist, Vinnova. Moderator: Magnus Rehn, STING.
Singapore’s Innovation Ecosystem in Action – Corporate Leaders on Collaboration and Growth
Participants: Etti Seppä, KONE, Wenche Helgesen Andersen, Kongsberg Maritime, Ted Howland, CapitaLand Investment. Moderator: Magnus Rehn, STING.