Stockholm-based Norrsken, a non-profit foundation focused on solving the world’s greatest challenges, announced that it is partnering with #Sustainablehub.
Based out of Brussels, #SustainableHub is a vibrant community for innovators from different industries, organisations, NGOs, think tanks, and more.
This supportive environment helps members work together, share ideas, and build valuable connections.
Norrsken House in Brussels
Together, they will open Norrsken House Brussels, located near the European Parliament.
“Building on the important work already done by #SustainableHub, we want this house to bring together Europe’s leading voices in sustainability, entrepreneurship, clean technology, and innovation,” says Niklas Adalberth, Founder of Norrsken Foundation.
Norrsken Foundation helps entrepreneurs address major global challenges.
With locations in Stockholm, Barcelona, and Kigali, it connects over 50,000 entrepreneurs and investors with the knowledge, capital, and networks they need to create positive change.
The new Brussels location will strengthen Europe’s role in the impact economy.
“I believe Europe has an enormous advantage – perhaps much bigger than we realize. Europe has all the ingredients it needs to be a leader in the next economy: world-class talent, top-tier R&D, a thriving cleantech ecosystem, and a forward-thinking regulatory environment,” says Niklas Adalberth.
Norrsken House Brussels will be in a notable building in the European quarter, just a short walk from key EU institutions like the European Commission and Parliament.
“If sustainability cannot be sustained, it is not sustainable – so sustainability must by definition be a business case, backed by regulators that keep green premiums down, and help make impact entrepreneurship the norm. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a surge of optimism around Europe. Norrsken House is an embodiment of that hope. I hope other European role models will join us and play a similar part in building Europe’s future,” says Willem Vriesendorp, co-founder of Norrsken House Brussels.
It will offer seven floors of co-working space for entrepreneurs, investors, and sustainability advocates.
In addition to the workspace, the house will host events, discussions, and networking opportunities designed to connect changemakers and decision-makers in the EU capital.
Programs will be created in collaboration with Cleantech for Europe, a group of leading cleantech companies and investors, and #SustainablePublicAffairs, a public affairs agency focused on sustainability.
“I read the invitation in the Clean Industrial Deal, for industry leaders to step up and deliver solutions that can scale at the European level. Madame President – we are here, now. Let’s do this, together,” said Niklas Adalberth.
Norrsken Foundation: Solving the world’s greatest challenges
Founded in 2016 by Niklas Adalberth, the Norrsken Foundation aims to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
It has created a global impact ecosystem where founders can find the knowledge, capital, and network they need to make saving the world their business.
The foundation runs Norrsken House in Sweden and Kigali, East Africa’s largest hub for startups.
Norrsken’s five funds have raised more than €700M to back exceptional entrepreneurs who combine profit with positive global impact: Norrsken VC, Norrsken22, Norrsken Accelerator, Norrsken Launcher, and Norrsken Africa Seed Fund.
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