The Nordic-Baltic Impact Week

Airplanes by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Almedalen 2026, flying with SAS Scandinavian Airlines did the job. Photo credit: Lars Ling linktr.ee/larsling © 2008-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group / Nordic Impact Week. All rights reserved.

Energy Week Vaasa 2026 by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Energy Week in Vaasa brings together the future of energy. www.energyweek.fi/ As one of the Nordics' leading energy events, Energy Week gathers thousands of energy professionals, innovators, researchers, investors, and industry leaders to explore renewable energy, energy storage, smart grids, hydrogen, AI, digitalization, and the technologies driving the energy transition. CleanTech Region Group and CEO Lars Ling attended to connect Nordic and international ecosystems, build new partnerships, and promote collaboration between the Energy Transition Valley in Vaasa, Silicon Valley, and global innovation hubs. linktr.ee/cleantechregion The week was filled with inspiring keynotes, matchmaking, exhibitions, and conversations focused on accelerating the green transition through innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and international cooperation. Photos and video credits: Lars Ling linktr.ee/larsling © 2008-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.

Susanne 50 years young by Lars Ling Via Flickr: My sister-in-law, Susanne turned 50 years young, and invited to a birthday bash in Kaxås, Sweden. Thank you so much and keep moving towards the next 50. Photo and video credit: Lars LIng linktr.ee/larsling © 2008-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.

Spring Equinox Morning — Helsinki by Lars Ling Via Flickr: A quiet balance returns to the North. On this spring equinox morning in Helsinki, light and darkness meet in perfect harmony, casting a soft glow over the Baltic horizon. www.myhelsinki.fi/ Having spent much time here since 2018, I continue to be inspired — a city where calm design, sea air, and subtle beauty come together. Today, the first true breath of spring feels both gentle and powerful, a reminder of renewal, possibility, and the long Nordic light ahead. Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling. linktr.ee/larsling © 2008-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group / Nordic Impact Week. All rights reserved.

9Zero Climate Hub – San Francisco by Lars Ling Via Flickr: In the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub has rapidly become one of the most important meeting points for climate innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers shaping the future of the energy transition. Located at 350 California Street, 9Zero is designed as a dedicated climate innovation community where founders, engineers, investors, and policymakers connect through events, collaboration spaces, and programs that accelerate climate solutions. Nordic Impact Week Silicon Valley gathered climate innovators at 9Zero Climate Hub, a leading entry point for climate, energy, and AI startups entering the U.S. market. The Nordic CleanTech Innovation Panel (Oct 30, 2025) connected Nordic entrepreneurs with Silicon Valley investors and partners accelerating the energy transition. Nordic Impact Week Silicon Valley. linktr.ee/nordicimpact Event: luma.com/zc3u7mgw 9Zero Climate Hub: 9zero.com/san-francisco Photo © Lars Ling linktr.ee/larsling © 2008-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Impact Group. All rights reserved.

Fibenol Sustainable Materials for Net Zero Asphalt Pavements by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Fibenol head office in Tallinn, Estonia. Sustainable Materials for Net Zero Asphalt Pavements – at the Estonian Embassy in Stockholm A gathering of innovators, scientists, and infrastructure leaders at the Embassy of Estonia in Stockholm explored how biomaterials can decarbonize road construction. Hosted with Estonian cleantech innovator Fibenol, the event showcased lignin-based solutions and cross-sector collaboration to accelerate Net Zero asphalt pavements and climate-smart cities. CleanTech Region was advising and mentoring Fibenol through the senior advisory program by Tehnopol. www.tehnopol.ee/en/ Fibenol: fibenol.com/ Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling. linktr.ee/larsling © 2025 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.

Stanford University: A Decade of Nordic Impact in Silicon Valley by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Since 2012, Stanford University has been a cornerstone of the Nordic Impact Weeks in San Francisco and Silicon Valley — a living laboratory where research, entrepreneurship, and purpose converge. www.stanford.edu/about/ Walking through the iconic Main Quad and beneath Hoover Tower, Nordic founders, investors, and policymakers reconnect with a shared belief: that innovation must serve society. Stanford is not just a campus visit. It is a mindset. A catalyst. A bridge between Nordic values and global scale. Every delegation leaves inspired — and returns home with sharper ambition to accelerate CleanTech, AI, and energy transition solutions worldwide. Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling. Thank you. linktr.ee/larsling © 2025 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.

Oodi library, Helsinki by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Sharing some incredible memories from Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Helsinki is at the heart of the New Nordics. This is the new Oodi library, built for Helsinki citizens, and it has already won international awards. A must-visit and highly recommended if you visit Helsinki. www.oodihelsinki.fi/en/ The New Nordics are the Baltics and Nordic countries together. I am very inspired by Helsinki's vision to be the most functional city in the world. Check it out bit.ly/helsinkifunctionalcity Helsinki is one of the friendliest and most supportive cities for entrepreneurs, startups, and scaleups. The engine driving this is called NewCo, and now it's called Business Helsinki. NewCo's mission is to increase the number of businesses in Helsinki. bit.ly/newcohelsinkifinland Wanna know more, questions and ideas, welcome to connect. linktr.ee/cleantechregion CleanTech Region Impact Group addresses climate challenges by financing and accelerating CleanTech and impact companies through exponential technology, education, and funding. Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling. linktr.ee/larsling © 2018-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.

Peter Carlsson, Co-founder Northvolt (Ex Tesla) by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Wow, honored to participate in the flagship event Innovate 46 in New York at Nasdaq. Organized by SACC, Sweden American Chamber of Commerce. Peter Carlsson, Co-founder of Northvolt (Ex Tesla) with Rene Lundholm and Johan Ernst Nilson. www.northvolt.com By SACC New York www.saccny.org/innovate46/ Follow me on Instagram bit.ly/instagramlarsling For Nordic-Baltic CleanTech & Impact Solutions Solving Climate Challenges. Connect with CleanTech Region Impact Group. Financing, Acceleration and matching w investors, projects. [email protected] linktr.ee/cleantechregion +46 72 740 66 06 Do business in Silicon Valley with Nordic-Baltic Impact Week. linktr.ee/nordicimpact Photo and video credit: Lars Ling linktr.ee/larsling All rights reserved (c) copyright

Stanford University: A Decade of Nordic Impact in Silicon Valley by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Since 2012, Stanford University has been a cornerstone of the Nordic Impact Weeks in San Francisco and Silicon Valley — a living laboratory where research, entrepreneurship, and purpose converge. www.stanford.edu/about/ Walking through the iconic Main Quad and beneath Hoover Tower, Nordic founders, investors, and policymakers reconnect with a shared belief: that innovation must serve society. Stanford is not just a campus visit. It is a mindset. A catalyst. A bridge between Nordic values and global scale. Every delegation leaves inspired — and returns home with sharper ambition to accelerate CleanTech, AI, and energy transition solutions worldwide. Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling. Thank you. linktr.ee/larsling © 2025 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.

Umeå City, North Sweden. The Swedish King Gustav II Adolf founded Umeå 1622 by Lars Ling Via Flickr: I enjoyed my visit to Umeå in August, followed by my trip to Vaasa, Finland, for the Wasa Future Festival. The Founder of Umeå, the Swedish King Gustav II Adolf, 1622 visitsweden.com/where-to-go/northern-sweden/vasterbotten/... Umeå is a young, creative, and progressive city, the largest in northern Sweden. visitumea.se/en Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling: linktr.ee/larsling © 2025 Lars Ling. All rights reserved.

Clusters Meet Regions – Vaasa 2025 by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Accelerating Europe’s Green & Digital Industrial Future. This event showcases Vaasa as the Nordic energy capital — a living model of how clusters can lead the green transition, harness innovation, enhance competitiveness, and drive export-oriented industrial growth. www.clustercollaboration.eu/content/clusters-meet-regions... Vaasa Energy Week www.energyweek.fi/ Photos and videos courtesy of Lars LIng. linktr.ee/larsling :copyright: 2025-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.

Rome, Italy 2025 by Lars Ling Via Flickr: My first visit to Rome in Italy. Pizza, culture and great people. Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling: linktr.ee/larsling © 2025 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. Some rights reserved. This content may be shared for non-commercial purposes with full credit to Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. Commercial use requires prior written permission.

San Francisco, California by Lars Ling Via Flickr: Great moments from the one and only San Francisco, California. One of my favorite places in the world. Photos and videos courtesy of Lars Ling. linktr.ee/larsling © 2008-2026 Lars Ling / CleanTech Region Group. All rights reserved.