Nordic Cleantech Open
The Nordic Cleantech Open is a competition for cleantech startups from the Nordic and Baltic regions, identifying the 25 best and most innovative seed-stage startups.
ApplyThe Nordic Cleantech Open is a competition for cleantech startups from the Nordic and Baltic regions, identifying the 25 best and most innovative seed-stage startups.
Why Apply?
The Nordic Cleantech Open is a competition for cleantech startups from the Nordic and Baltic regions, identifying the 25 best and most innovative seed-stage startups. The competition offers exposure to global investors, valuable feedback from experts, and inclusion in a widely distributed Top 25 Report. Participants also gain access to the Cleantech Scandinavia platform and can participate in exclusive events such as the Nordic Camp and the Nordic Cleantech Open Top 10 Finals in Cleantech Capital Day 2026.
Who can apply?
Idea Ownership
You have to own the rights to the idea with which you are entering the competition.
Location
Your business needs to be based in one of the Nordic or Baltic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania).
Stage
This competition is aimed at companies ranging from the idea and conceptualization stage to commercialization and scaling.
Previous Participation
Companies that have been selected as Top 25 in previous editions are not eligible.
Timeline
- September 2025: Applications open
- End of November 2025: Applications close
- April 2026: Nordic Camp for Top 25 companies
- 2026: Nordic Cleantech Open Top 10 Finals in Cleantech Capital Day
Benefits
Exposure
Gain global visibility among investors and industrial actors from all around the world.
Feedback
All applicants get valuable feedback from an expert jury.
Report
All Top 25 companies get a full description in a widely distributed Top 25 Report.
Platform Access
All applicants are added to the Cleantech Scandinavia platform, where industry and investors regularly search for innovations and investment opportunities.