TWO WORLDS. ONE FUTURE.
India × Nordics: Connecting Innovation, Capital & Global Growth
A high-level business and innovation forum connecting India's scale and ambition with Nordic technology, innovation, capital and access to other EU markets.
16 November 2026 | 09:30–17:30 + Networking Drinks
Asia House – The EAC Foundation, Indiakaj 16, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
09:30–10:00: Registration, Coffee & Networking
10:00–10:20: Welcome: Two Worlds, One Future
Why does the India–Nordics relationship matter now?
Host: H.E. Shri Manish Prabhat, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Denmark
Co-hosts: Jeanette Carlsson, Founder & CEO, Tech Nordic AdvocatesAni Kaprekar, Co-Founder, Tech India Advocates
Launch of India–Nordics White Paper: Ganapathy Sankarabaaham, Chief Executive, Vajra Global Consulting Services
The opening sets the context for a new phase in the India–Nordics relationship — moving beyond trade towards technology partnerships, innovation, investment and global growth.
10:20–10:35: Opening Keynote: India + Nordics. From Trade to Co-Innovation, Co-Investment & Global Growth
Why India and the Nordics are increasingly natural partners in technology, innovation, sustainability and investment. (Official Government Representative — TBC)
10:35–11:05: Going East: Why Should Nordic Tech Companies Enter India? Where are the opportunities?
India represents scale, talent, technology capability and rapidly growing demand.
Key themes:
- India's transformation into a global technology and innovation powerhouse
- The size and diversity of the Indian market
- Digital public infrastructure
- AI and deep-tech growth
- Manufacturing and supply-chain opportunities
- Access to technology talent
- Availability of growth capital
- Where Nordic technology is most relevant in India
- What makes a Nordic company succeed in India?
- Which partnerships and routes to market work?
THE PROPOSITION: India gives Nordic companies scale, talent and access to a rapidly expanding technology market.
11:05–11:25: ☕ Coffee & Networking
11:25–12:10: Going North: Why Should Indian Tech Companies Enter the Nordics? From Nordic opportunity to European growth
The Nordics offer Indian technology companies a highly innovative business environment, sophisticated customers and a platform for wider European expansion.
Key themes:
- World-class technology and innovation ecosystems
- Sustainability and green-transition leadership
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Industrial technology
- AI and digital transformation
- Strong startup and scale-up ecosystems
- Access to Nordic corporate customers
- Investment and partnerships
- Why Denmark can be a gateway to the wider European market
- What makes an Indian company succeed in the Nordics?
THE PROPOSITION: The Nordics give Indian companies access to high-value customers, innovation, capital, partnerships and the wider European market.
12:10–12:40: India Meets the Nordics: 5 Companies, 5 Opportunities
Five high-potential companies each have five minutes to answer:
Problem → Solution → Why India/Nordics → What they are looking for
Key sectors:
- AI
- HealthTech / MedTech
- ClimateTech
- Industrial / DeepTech
- Digital Infrastructure
The objective is not traditional pitching, but to demonstrate real, investable and partnership-ready opportunities in both directions.
12:40–13:40: Lunch & Curated Networking
Themed networking tables:
🇮🇳 India Market Entry
🇩🇰 Denmark–India Business
💰 Investment & Venture Capital
🤖 AI & DeepTech
🏥 HealthTech & Life Sciences
🌱 Climate & Green Transition
🏭 Industrial Technology & Manufacturing
13:40–14:10: Capital Knows No Borders
Investing Between India & the Nordics
Where is the investment opportunity in both directions?
A focused discussion on cross-border capital, growth investment and strategic investment.
Questions:
- What are Indian investors looking for in Europe?
- What are Nordic investors looking for in India?
- Which sectors are attracting the greatest interest?
- What makes a Nordic company investable for Indian capital?
- What makes an Indian company investable for Nordic funds?
- How can corporate venture capital play a role?
- How can cross-border syndication accelerate growth?
Participants: Nordic VC | Indian VC / PE | Indian founder |
Chair: Sam Jalaei, Managing Partner, Magnusson Law Firm
14:10–14:55: Building in Two Worlds
Market Entry • Customers • Partnerships • Talent • Capital • Scale
A practical session for companies ready to move from interest to execution.
1. Entering the market
Who do you need to know?
2. Finding customers
How do you secure the first major customer?
3. Finding partners
Corporate partnerships, distributors and ecosystem relationships.
4. Building the team
How do you recruit and operate across India and the Nordics?
5. Structuring for growth
When do you establish a local presence? When do you raise capital locally versus internationally?
This is where Sam Jalaei / Magnusson and Invest in Denmark can add practical expertise alongside companies that have already made the journey.
14:55–15:15: ☕ Coffee & Networking
15:15–16:00: The Future Industries
AI, Health, Climate & DeepTech — Where Will the Biggest Opportunities Be?
Four sectors. Four perspectives. One question:
What is the single biggest India–Nordics opportunity in your sector over the next five years?
🤖 AI: India's talent and scale + Nordic AI and industrial applications
🏥 Health: Digital health, MedTech, life sciences and healthcare systems
🌱 Climate: Energy transition, circular economy and clean technologies
⚙️ DeepTech & Industry: Advanced manufacturing, robotics, semiconductors and industrial technology
16:00–16:35: From Dialogue to Deals
How Do We Turn the Opportunity Into Action?
A high-level interactive session involving the room.
What is stopping more Nordic companies from entering India?
What is stopping more Indian companies from entering the Nordics?
What partnerships are missing?
What do companies need from investors, corporates, government and ecosystem organisations?
The session concludes with five concrete India–Nordics actions:
- Create an India–Nordics Investor Network
- Launch a Corporate Partnership Programme
- Establish an India–Nordics Startup Landing Programme
- Create Sector-Specific Business Delegations
- Build an Ongoing India–Nordics Innovation Community
16:35–17:00: India–Nordics 2027
The Opportunity Ahead
H.E. Ambassador Manish Prabhat + Tech Nordic Advocates + Tech India Advocates
A forward-looking conversation:
“If we meet here again in one year, what would you like to have achieved between India and the Nordics?”
Announcement of any India–Nordics initiatives, partnerships or follow-up programmes arising from the event.
17:00–17:30: Closing Remarks & Transition to Networking Drinks
17:30–19:00: 🥂 India–Nordics Networking Drinks
A deliberately curated business networking reception.
India–Nordics Investor Corner
Corporate Partnership Corner
Startup / Scale-up Corner
India Market Entry Corner
