Enter the Nordic innovation competition
Do you or your company have responsible and sustainable innovations? Enter the Nordic innovation competition now!
One candidate will be selected from each of the five Nordic countries for the final, which will take place in Oslo, Norway, on 21 May 2026. The best innovations will gain visibility in the news channels of the competition organizers. The winner and finalists will also receive visibility more broadly across all the Nordic countries.
The competition is organized by the Nordic patent and trademark offices. In Finland, the competition is managed by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH).
Nordic Innovation Award 2026 criteria
The competition aims to increase awareness of the benefits of patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights (IPR) in business and support sustainable development and responsible solutions.
The characteristics of responsible and sustainable innovations include the following:
- The innovation reduces resource consumption (for example, energy, water, materials).
- The innovation minimises its environmental impacts (such as carbon dioxide emissions or waste).
- The innovation contributes to positive social development (for example, by improving quality of life or community health).
The innovation is also economically viable, making the solution scalable and accessible for broader use.
How to enter the competition
All Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises operating in Finland with fewer than 250 employees can enter the competition.
It is easy to enter – just fill in the entry form on the competition page.
Submit your entry by 28 February 2026. Participation is free of charge.
Read more about the competition and the award criteria on the competition page.
Read more about the Finnish winners of the 2025 competition.