NordConnect

Beyond Borders: Empowering immigrants in the Nordic

About NordConnect

NordConnect is consortium funded by Nordic Council of Ministers aimed for immigrant empowerment. Project partners consist of Saimaa Vocational College Sampo Finland, Charge Incubator Norway and Crossing Borders Denmark. In this collaboration, each partner brings to the table their wealth of experience and successful approaches in empowering immigrants. Through a concerted effort, we collectively develop a comprehensive framework that embodies these best practices. This framework serves as a guiding blueprint for implementing tailored strategies in each partner country, with the overarching aim of strengthening the Nordic region’s competitiveness.

Passion for business

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

A 2 day intensive training with a focus on first time entrepreneurs with Immigrant background to launch a successful business across Nordics.

Community is key

Youth engagement

NordConnect is on a mission to empower immigrants by providing a platform for them to practice their skills.

Diversity is a strength

Diversity and Inclusion

NordConnect recognizes cross-cultural communication as a crucial part of fostering inclusivity at both workplace and schools.

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Future Entrepreneurs trained

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Nationalities

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Global events across Nordic

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Attendees

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Voices of Victory

Voices of Victory is the forum created by NordConnect for immigrant storytelling and sharing the struggles and triumphs of those who have navigated their paths to success. It is not only an opportunity to gain insights into their immigrant journeys but also a chance to forge new connections within the community. The forum was initiated during the kickoff of project in Lappeenranta and has since expanded to Copenhagen and Oslo, each hosting its own chapter.

Testimonials

Charly Nguyen, alumni from Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Oslo has stepped into the entrepreneurial world with a venture that promises to redefine travel! Their innovative business idea ensures that every moment is captured and memories are made for travelers worldwide. From picturesque landscapes to spontaneous adventures, every experience is immortalized through state-of-the-art photography and videography services. Charly in her own words, “As someone with an international background and a first-time entrepreneur in Norway, the two-day NordConnect Bootcamp was incredibly insightful. It was packed with valuable information about startups and provided a great opportunity to challenge my own idea and assess its market fit, all within a supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs.”

Charly Nguyen

“The Nordic Bootcamp was a pivotal moment in my startup journey in Denmark. The 2-day workshop offered invaluable insights on transforming ideas into reality. A heartfelt thank you to Rozabela Singh, the judges, and speakers at the Voices of Victory event. In May 2024, I launched the RentCulture newsletter to celebrate the journeys of internationals in the Nordics. Since then, we have published 12 editions, achieving over 37K impressions, 4K views, and 1200+ engagements on LinkedIn.”

Pratik Hariharan

“This event was one of the most insightful, informative and inspirational bootcamps I have ever attended. It empowered me as an entrepreneur and I consider it my call to action. I appreciate the opportunity to have attended and the high efforts from the coordinators and speakers. I also enjoyed networking with like minded people.”

Aidruss Sharif

“Absolutely thrilled to have been part of the Oslo Entrepreneurship Bootcamp! The energy and creativity of the participants were truly inspiring. Excited to see the amazing ventures that will emerge! “

Ahmet Okur

About Cross-Cultural Communication topic, “My best take-away from the event covering the topic. I am more aware of how the Danes think within their introverted nature, which makes dealing with job rejections a lot easier. Whereas the rest of the world may be aligned in certain job cultures, Denmark and Scandinavia in particular operate differently.”