NETS - Green Net Finland

Title:Nordic Environmental Technology Solutions (NETS) - Commercialization of Key Business SectorsNordic Innovation Centre project number:06229Author(s):Päivi Saarnia, Anu Hassinen, with contributions from project partners.Institution(s):Green Net FinlandAbstract:Within the NICe-funded project “Nordic Environmental Technology Solutions (NETS)” new type ofnetworking at the Nordic level was organized in order to jointly exploit the rapidly growing marketpotential in the cleantech sector. The project aimed at increased commercialization of Nordic cleanenergy and clean water business segments through closer co-operation of national business networksand strengthening their capacity to plan and carry out joint Nordic actions. The visibility of Nordicenvironmental solutions was improved through focused promotional activities, including jointrepresentation in relevant trade fairs, a web platform and several joint brochures. In addition, theavailability of Nordic cleantech solutions was increased through support to companies in forming valuechains and in business-to-business (B2B) marketing.Topic/NICe Focus Area:Environmental TechnologyISSN:-Language:EnglishPages:44Key words:marketing, Nordic, environmental technology, environment, energy, water,networking, commercialisation, cleantech, clean technology, value chainDistributed by:Nordic Innovation CentreStensberggata 25NO-0170 OsloNorwayPhone: +47 - 47 61 44 00info@nordicinnovation.netwww.nordicinnovation.netContact person:Lauri Hietaniemi, Managing DirectorGreen Net FinlandPakkalankuja 5FI-01510 VANTAAFinlandMobile: + 358 40 553 2764Fax: + 358 9 8700 6333lauri.hietaniemi@greennetfinland.fiwww.greennetfinland.fiIII