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Roadshow 4: Arctic Off-Road Robotics Laboratory Field Roadshow

Join us for an exclusive roadshow in Umeå – a key part of a cutting-edge excursion organized by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), the Swedish cluster of forest technology, and Luleå University of Technology (LTU). This unique event highlights the latest advancements in digitalisation and next-generation technologies shaping the future of forestry.

Get an inside look at the Arctic Off-Road Robotics Laboratory (AORO) and its state-of-the-art field test infrastructure, purpose-built for research on autonomous off-road vehicles. Witness live, full-scale demonstrations of autonomous forestry technologies in action.

This roadshow is a must-attend for stakeholders engaged in R&D, innovation, and deployment of intelligent autonomous machines in forestry and beyond. Additional forestry solutions and innovations will also be showcased throughout the event.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leading experts and see the future of autonomous forestry in motion!

 

SIGN UP HERE

Deadline for sign up is prolonged until September 29th

 

Preliminary program

09.00-09.30 Introduction & coffee

09.30-12.00 Demonstrations at different stations

12.00-13.00 Lunch

13.00-15.30 Demonstrations at different stations

15.30-16-00 Wrap Up & coffee

 

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Digital event June 19, 10:00-12:00 CEST

Welcome to the Nordic Testbed Network digital event June 19, 10:00-12:00 CEST!
June 19 2025 will be the occasion to meet online to explore questions and challenges surrounding the theme of data. We hope that the network members will be able to attend and look forward to discussing this fascinating topic with you!

The June event will include keynote presentations from Anneleen De Visscher, Flanders Research institute for agriculture, fisheries and food (ILVO); Ted Strandberg, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE);  and a workshop to kickstart joint applications to open EU calls.
Please answer to the booking to let us know if you are interested!
Do you have updates you also would like to share with other members? Please write to Sofie to book a slot: sofie.p.andersson@slu.se
 
Preliminary agenda
Part I – Strategic Insights:

Member Updates Selected short presentations from members showcasing recent developments.

Guest speakers:
Common European Data Spaces: opportunities and implications for data sharing, innovation, and governance, Anneleen De Visscher, Flanders Research institute for agriculture, fisheries and food (ILVO)

EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Cybersecurity Requirements: implications for connected solutions in testbeds and upcoming compliance deadlines, Ted Strandberg, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE)

 
Part II – Co-Creation Lab:

Introduction to a curated selection of EU calls for proposals: Lars Erik Lindell, SLU Grants Office

Thematic breakout groups: early-stage matchmaking and idea development

 
Would you like an invitation to this event, but haven’t received one? Contact sofie.p.andersson@slu.se
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Roadshow event 1: Remote control demo

Welcome to the first event of the Nordic Testbed Network Startup Roadshow 2025: Remote control demo for forest forwarder – from Oulozone to SkogForsk Uppsala!

Time: 9.5.2025
Place: Ouluzone, Kuusamontie 3250, 91310 Arkala, Finland

Sign up  at the latest May 3th.

Cutting-edge technology: Come and see – and try! – the far remote controlled forest machine and other demos!

Participants can look forward to a thought-provoking demonstration, fresh inspiration, and the rare chance to try remote control of forestry machines from Finland to Sweden.

By highlighting the potential for research collaboration also for technology companies and machine manufacturers, the event also aims to strengthen and expand international partnerships within the Nordic Testbed Network.

Preliminary program
9:00 Coffee at Ouluzone
9:30 Welcome and short introduction to collaboration work between University of Oulu and Skogforsk
10:00 Demos and introductions
     • Remote Control for forwarder
     • Possible other activities
11:00 Lunch in Ouluzone
12:00 End of the event

The first Roadshow event is organised by both SkogForsk and Ouluzone+.

About the Nordic Testbed Network Startup Roadshow 2025:
This is a series of events held on various testbeds, aimed at engaging startups, end-users and others through activities such as presentations, demonstrations, and networking opportunities. The purpose is to increase the interaction among network members with startups, industry players and end-users, ultimately working towards the NTN Vision 2030: Co-creating sustainable solutions for a digital bioeconomy.
 
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OPEN CALL for NTN members

SNS and NKJ invite all testbed members to provide ideas for relevant activities which the network may fund.

Photo: Chrissy H/Pixabay

Total available funding is approximately 100.000 SEK. Co-funding is considered to strengthening the application. Project completion is expected by July 31st 2025.

Deadline for application is Oct 25th 2024.

We are looking for activities in line with the core of the network:
• Unite and strengthen testbeds aimed at supporting the digital transformation of the bioeconomy
• Vision 2030: Co-creating sustainable solutions for the digital bioeconomy
• Milestone 1: Increased knowledge sharing within the network and between members and other experts
• Milestone 2: Increased interaction among network members with startups, industry players and end-users
• Milestone 3: Placing sustainability at the centre of the Nordic Testbed Network’s activities

If you are interested, please send the following to tatiana.proisy@analysysmason.com :
• A short description of your idea
• A motivation to why this activity should receive funding
• A budget for the activity

Based on your input, the Nordic Testbed Network steering committee will decide how to allocate the funding. Decision is expected in November 2024.
We look forward to receiving your ideas!

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Virtual meeting on Digital Twins: use cases, opportunities, challenges

Virtual meeting June 9 2022 at 10.00-12.00 to learn and share about digital twins.

 

The topic Digital Twins has been highlighted as interesting by several of the  network’s members, spanning areas such as data gathering, data uniformisation, testing, and more. Digital Twins are complex computer models fed with continuous flow of observations from the physical world. They allow a better understanding of past situations, monitor present situations, as well as predict future challenges.

At this virtual meeting you will get the chance to learn from others, as well as sharing your experiences on this topic.

AGENDA
▪ Welcoming our new testbed members, DIGIRAS, SINTEF ACE, AORO, Smart Bioeconomy Testbed

▪ Inspiring examples:
Thomas Geenen, Technology Partnership Lead for Destination Earth
Richard Tiffin, Chief Scientific Officer at Agrimetrics

▪ Panel discussion: Digital Twins, Data, and Modelling, Intelligent organic farming testbed
Liisa Pesonen (Luke)
Maria Nordström (Skogforsk)
Martin Holmberg (RISE)

▪ Workshop: What is needed to support testbed development? Based on the interviews with all existing network members, we will discuss what messages we want to send to policymakers. This will feed into a policy brief being sent to the Nordic Council of Ministers.

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