Clusters in the lifestyle industry creates, connects, and increases knowledge and competencies within digital product passports and blockchain technology
The project aims to create a Nordic blockchain alliance to explore the potential of a common Nordic blockchain by drawing on different experiences and knowledge sources from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Blockchain technology offers the possibility of exchanging product and company data in a way that could be both cost-effective and safe for Nordic SMEs. A wide range of information can be carried in a blockchain, including data that documents product history, supply chain, environmental impact, compliance, contract details, and user instructions. The blockchain-based solutions can also facilitate circular business models and carry a future European Product Passport.
Target groups
The target group is lifestyle companies that want to act proactively to meet upcoming challenges and possibilities from regulatory or customer demands on transparency and documentation. Moreover, companies that want to explore possible advantages of using blockchain technology to develop and deepen collaboration in a shared value chain. At last, the project wants to attract solution providers, start-ups, and scholars working with specific applications.
Result of activities
The following activities will be carried through during the project period:
Workpackage 1: Knowledge pool on Blockchain
Nordic blockchain knowledge pool(5)
Collecting known use cases and research to create and connect a strong knowledge pool on Blockchain.
Completing a first blockchain toolbox for SMEs, supporting them with knowhow on how to get a successful start utilizing blockchain technology.
Workpackage 2: Exploring Nordic design blockchain
Conducting 4 x Roundtables with SMEs from all four countries exploring and discussing the potentials and barriers for a Nordic design blockchain.
Presentation: Nordic blockchain findings_ NFTA PlussLab
FINAL REPORT Nordic Blockchain alliance – Potential for Nordic Design Blockchain
Workpackage 3: Blockchain and DPP in Fashion & Furniture
Attracting and inspiring more tech startups to give them insights into the Lifestyle industry and blockchain and to connect them to potential collaboration partners and customers
Science Park Borås_findings on Gina Trico case
DPP furniture case_Interior Cluster Sweden:
Nordiskt blockchain-samarbete skapar spårbarhet för framtiden
Workpackage 4: ASK – The Nordic Way
17 brands showcase how the Nordic lifestyle industry is using new technology for transparency and traceability
Welcome to ‘Ask – The Nordic Way, a podcast about the visionary Nordic Lifestyle Industry, that dares to ask the tough questions, challenge the status quo, and go the extra mile to make sure that their supply chains are traceable and sustainable.
In this podcast you’ll meet a variety of Nordic design brands, all of whom are on a mission: to amplify transparency, traceability, and sustainability.
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Head of Circular Economy | Cirkulær Økonomi Mode & Tekstil
Lifestyle and Design Cluster
