Nefco

23/03/2022

Annual report 2021: Increased financing for Nordic SMEs | Nefco

Our Annual Report 2021 is now out. We increased our financing activities for Nordic green SMEs and other activities also proceeded according to plans. Most of our projects were related to climate change mitigation, mainly through energy-efficiency measures and the production of renewable energy.

Our portfolio at the end of 2021:
✅ 400 active projects
✅ 76% of Nefco’s investments were EU Taxonomy eligible
✅ 203 Nordic SMEs scaling up on global markets

Nefco’s Annual Environmental & Sustainability Report summarises the non-financial results of our financing activities and explains how we at Nefco work to accelerate the green transition. We have also published our Financial Report and Annual Report for Ethics and Compliance function.

Read the summary and view reports: https://bit.ly/3JBusLB

In 2021, Nefco celebrated 30 years of green financing as the Nordic Green Bank. View our annual reports to learn more about our impact and results.

22/03/2022

Solar Water Solutions receives funding from Nefco | Nefco

A core focus of is to support the achievement of : water and sanitation for all by 2030.💦

The Finnish family enterprise Solar Water Solutions provides solutions for improving security in dry areas in a cost-efficient and friendly way. Through from Nefco, the company will speed up the scale-up of their battery-free zero emission desalination systems in Morocco.

💧Read more on https://www.nefco.int/news/solar-water-solutions-scales-up-solar-powered-water-purification/

Unique battery-free desalination systems help reduce e-waste and save groundwater with zero greenhouse gas emissions

21/03/2022

Celebrate Nordic Day and check the post-pandemic state of your country

On Nordic Day 23 March, Nordregio will publish their biannual report State of the Nordic region. The report takes a closer look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Nordic Region from three perspectives: demographics, economics and the labour market. The launch includes livestreamed events from five Nordic capitals that each tackle a different topic.

Watch livestreams on Nordic Day or register for the events: https://www.norden.org/en/news/celebrate-nordic-day-and-check-post-pandemic-state-your-country

The Nordic day is celebrated in memory of the Helsinki Treaty, the treaty of co-operation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, that was signed on 23 March 1962.

The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council

Which country has experienced the highest levels of pandemic babies? Is working from home here to stay? Will the pandemic lead to better Nordic co-operation? Tune in on the Nordic Day 2022 to find the answer to these questions and many more as we launch five events revealing the Nordic region’s st...

21/03/2022

Wednesday's Matchmaking & Business Lounge - Energy Week

Have you already booked an appointment for meeting our investment team on Wednesday 23 March at the EnergyVaasa Matchmaking event?Contact us, come and meet us at the Festival Hall - Vaasa City Hall! 🤝

You will have the opportunity to discuss with our colleagues Søren Rasmussen and Joakim Svahn about Nefco’s financing opportunities for .

More about the event on: https://www.energyweek.fi/seminar/networking/

EnergyWeek is all about networking! At the matchmaking event, meet new potential business and technology partners by taking part in pre-scheduled 20 minute meetings – high speed meetings are perfect for first impressions and new contacts! Matchmaking welcomes companies and experts from all the sec...

21/03/2022

Remember ⚠ Tomorrow is the Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day 2022.

and decision-makers, don’t miss the opportunity to hear companies pitching about their disruptive solutions for a more future. will be there as an event partner. See you there!

18/03/2022

Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day – Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day

Are you an investor looking for innovative solutions? Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day 2022 is a unique opportunity to see presentations from selected companies and hear from decision-makers and investing companies with years of experience in the field. The Swedish Minister for Energy and other speakers from the Energimyndigheten and Cleantech Scandinavia will share their views on electrification transition.

Nefco is a partner of the event, together with - Stockholm Innovation & Growth, SEB, ABG Sundal Collier, , , , , , Innovation, Business incubator, lead, - Uppsala Innovation Centre.

Check all the details on: https://lnkd.in/dSr6Det

Press Release about : https://lnkd.in/eEbTZgMy

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17/03/2022

Ambassador Anna Maj Hultgård from 🇸🇪 Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka opening the joint event with Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa in 🇿🇲 highlighting the importance of supporting to scale-up in . Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete Power Africa Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) Udenrigsministeriet

17/03/2022

Front Page - Energy Week

Next week will be at EnergyVaasa 22-23.March. The event gathers energy enthusiasts from the whole ecosystem to meet and discuss latest news and developments within the energy field.

We will present our financing possibilities, concrete business cases and discuss growth financing at the Team Finland event 22.3 together with Ilmastorahasto, Business Finland Finnvera, Viexpo , Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, Arcteq Relays Ltd. Aurelia Turbines Oy, Soletair Power.

We are thrilled to meet companies again and help them in their . Discuss more with our colleagues Søren Rasmussen and Joakim Svahn at the matchmaking event at Festivals Hall in Vaasa the whole day on 23.3. They will answer any questions you may have about our options.

More information about the event on:

Energyweek tapahtumasivusto

17/03/2022

Beyond the Grid Fund Acknowledgement of Results in Zambia - BGFA

Join Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka and Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa live event in one hour from Lusaka to learn more about the importance of , achieved milestones and new projects!

The event will be live streamed at Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa page from 15:00 (GMT+2).

👉 Agenda https://beyondthegrid.africa/event/beyond-the-grid-fund-celebration-in-lusaka/

Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, Power Africa, Udenrigsministeriet

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia has reached a successful conclusion – the delivery of energy service subscriptions to over 1 million Zambians. Launched by Sweden in 2016, four Energy Service Providers were contracted under the pilot programme to illuminate the lives of rural and per-urban peop...

16/03/2022

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa signs its first new projects in 🇿🇲, after successfully finalised pilot programme, to support scale-up of energy access in rural and peri-urban areas in the country.

The contracted companies RDG Zambia, Zengamina and VITALITE Zambia will expand, scale-up and develop their existing business operations across Zambia. The plan is that they will establish over 140,000 new subscriptions by providing various systems and connections. This will benefit up to 786,000 people in Zambia.

These funded companies will also help to improve the affordability of off-grid energy products and in the long-term, increased energy access will lead to a higher standard of education and create numerous new employment opportunities in Zambia.

👉 Interested to learn more about these companies and the BGFA programme, join our 'Acknowledgement of Results in Zambia' event online tomorrow 17 March at 15:00 (GMT+2). More information available at www.beyondthegrid.africa



Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, Power Africa, Udenrigsministeriet

https://www.nefco.int/news/beyond-the-grid-fund-for-africa-signs-its-first-projects-with-off-grid-energy-service-companies-in-zambia/

16/03/2022

Nefco – den Gröna Nordiska Banken – en möjlighet för bolag som vill ta sin miljöteknik ut på internationella marknader

Next week is the 🇸🇪 Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day 2022, a unique opportunity to gather successful companies, investors and decision-makers for steering towards a more future.

We are happy to be partners of the event once more and keep accelerating the . 🟢Read more about our partnership at on this interview with our colleague Fredrik Larsson:https://www.swedensustaintech.com/2022/03/13/nefco-den-grona-nordiska-banken-en-mojlighet-for-bolag-som-vill-ta-sin-miljoteknik-ut-pa-internationella-marknader/

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16/03/2022

Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa signs its first projects with off-grid energy service companies in Zambia | Nefco

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa signs its first new projects in Zambia, after successfully finalised pilot programme, to support scale-up of energy access in rural and peri-urban areas in the country.

The contracted companies RDG Zambia, Zengamina and VITALITE Zambia will expand, scale-up and develop their existing business operations across Zambia. The plan is that they will establish over 140,000 new energy service subscriptions by providing various solar home systems and mini-grid connections. This will benefit up to 786,000 people in Zambia.

These funded companies will also help to improve the affordability of off-grid energy products and in the long-term, increased energy access will lead to a higher standard of education and create numerous new employment opportunities in Zambia.

Interested to learn more about these companies and the BGFA programme, join our 'Acknowledgement of Results in Zambia' event online tomorrow 17 March at 15:00 (GMT+2). More information available here https://lnkd.in/eqYuf26Q

Read more: https://www.nefco.int/news/beyond-the-grid-fund-for-africa-signs-its-first-projects-with-off-grid-energy-service-companies-in-zambia/



Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete Power Africa, Udenrigsministeriet, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) programme has signed its first new agreements in Zambia, after a finalised pilot programme, to support the expansion and scale-up of high-quality solar home…

15/03/2022

Beyond the Grid Fund Acknowledgement of Results in Zambia - BGFA

EVENT | Beyond the Grid Fund Acknowledgement of Results in Zambia

Join Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa event online to learn more about the programme, first results in and new supported projects!

📅 17 March at 15:00-16:30 (GMT+2)

ℹ Read more and access the stream link here https://beyondthegrid.africa/event/beyond-the-grid-fund-celebration-in-lusaka/



Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka, Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete Power Africa, Udenrigsministeriet, Nefco, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)

The Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia has reached a successful conclusion – the delivery of energy service subscriptions to over 1 million Zambians. Launched by Sweden in 2016, four Energy Service Providers were contracted under the pilot programme to illuminate the lives of rural and per-urban peop...

14/03/2022

Seasight Davits’ cranes are the key to offshore wind energy | Nopef

The 🇩🇰 company Seasight Davits contributes to the growth of renewable energy sector as a supplier of cranes for the industry. With financial support from (the Nordic Project Fund), the company carried out a feasibility study for its market expansion to Taiwan, a hot spot of the wind industry. Read more on: https://nopef.com/cases/seasight-davits-cranes-are-the-key-to-offshore-wind-energy/

⚠Remember, next deadline for applications is 18 March. More on http://nopef.com/apply

The Danish davit crane supplier’s expansion to Southeast Asia started with a feasibility study, which led to the establishment of a company in Taiwan.

13/03/2022

Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day – Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day

Investment capital is moving towards technologies that contribute to emission reductions and meet the . 🌏

Nefco is happy to be once more a partner of the Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day 2022 that will happen in a few days. The event will gather and decision-makers to hear pitches from 30 selected companies with solutions.

👉Don’t miss this opportunity - register for the event. Discover more about the companies and the programme on https://www.swedensustaintech.com/

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11/03/2022

Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day – Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day

Are you an investor looking for innovative solutions? Save the date and register for the Sweden Sustaintech Venture Day 2022 on 22 March.

is a unique opportunity to see presentations from selected companies and hear from decision-makers and investing companies with years of experience in the field. The Swedish Minister for Energy and other speakers from Energimyndigheten and Cleantech Scandinavia will share their views on electrification transition. is a partner of the event, together with Sting - Stockholm Innovation & Growth, Tillväxtverket, SEB, ABG Sundal Collier, Nasdaq, , Sting Bioeconomy, Arctic Business Incubator, Create Business Incubator , LEAD - Business Incubator, Chalmers Ventures, Ideon Innovation, UIC - Uppsala Innovation Centre

Check all the details on https://www.swedensustaintech.com/

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