The GSA Nordics Spotlight
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Promo code: gsanordicsedition11
Showcasing the Next Wave of Nordic Scaleups at Clusters Meet Regions (CMR)
The GSA Nordics Spotlight takes place on December 4 as part of the Clusters Meet Regions event in Copenhagen, Denmark - a two-day gathering (December 3-4) uniting policymakers, innovators, and cluster leaders from across Europe.
Through a series of interactive panels, Nordic founders will get a unique chance to share their insights in front of EU officials, investors, and cluster representatives, shaping the conversation around the future of European entrepreneurship.
Check the general agenda for the Clusters Meet Regions event HERE.
ATT: If you wish to participate in both days (December 3-4), make sure to also register for day 1 via HERE.
How do I Join?
As a regional finalist of GSA Nordics Edition 11, you are invited to apply to participate in one of the interactive panels below.
Please note: Panel participation is optional and not required to attend the event.
If you're selected you will:
- Be featured as part of the official GSA Nordics delegation at Clusters Meet Regions.
- Contribute directly to EU policy discussions on innovation, scaleup growth, and competitiveness.
- Gain visibility in front of EU policymakers, investors, and cluster networks.
- Network with Europe’s top innovation actors.
- Showcase how Nordic startups can help solve Europe’s key challenges.
(ATT: Spots are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis).
Interactive Panels
🇪🇺 Panel 1: Bridging the Scaleup Gap - How Can Europe Compete Globally?
Europe produces world-class startups but struggles to scale them. What stands in the way of becoming a global leader in innovation?
This panel explores how regulatory fragmentation, access to growth capital, and lack of unified markets limit scaleups, and what practical solutions startups and policymakers can co-create.
Who you’ll meet: Founders navigating EU expansion, investors, and representatives from EIC/EIB and DG GROW.
Want to contribute to this session? Make sure to add it as an add-on when you register down below.
🇪🇺 Panel 2: Greentech vs. Red Tape - Can Regulation Keep Up with Innovation?
While Europe leads the world in sustainability ambition, startups often face policy hurdles that slow down deployment and growth.
This discussion focuses on balancing climate innovation and compliance, highlighting Nordic examples where startups have successfully scaled within or despite complex regulation - from carbon markets to circular manufacturing.
Who you’ll meet: Founders navigating EU expansion, investors, and representatives from EIC/EIB and DG GROW.
Want to contribute to this session? Make sure to add it as an add-on when you register down below.
🇪🇺 Panel 3: The Talent Crunch - How Can Europe Retain Its Brightest Innovators?
Europe’s innovation strength depends on people but talent shortages, mobility barriers, and burnout threaten startup growth.
This conversation dives into how to attract, retain, and nurture diverse entrepreneurial talent in a competitive global market.
Who you’ll meet: Founders navigating EU expansion, investors, and representatives from EIC/EIB and DG GROW.
Want to contribute to this session? Make sure to add it as an add-on when you register down below.
Are you ready to be part of the dialogue?
Register now via the button below 👇 by using the promo code: gsanordicsedition11
ATT: Only one registration per email is allowed.
