Who should join the Nordic Virtual Bridge - Maritime & Ocean Industries Program?
The program is targeted to Finnish, Icelandic or Norwegian Companies that provide products, services, solutions, or advanced engineering and technology for the maritime or ocean industries
Companies that intend to expand to the U.S. market for finding new business, partners, and collaboration opportunities
Companies that are committed and available in the late afternoons/evenings, starting on November X, 2022. The first part of the program will be hosted virtually from New York City. Please note the time difference. Second part of the program will be hosted in person in the New York region in February 2023
Why should you join the Virtual Bridge - Maritime & Ocean Industries Program?
Supercharge your knowledge in one week about the U.S. maritime and ocean market and learn from the industry experts with decades of experience
Connect and meet with over 30 U.S. based partners, investors, academics, experts and peers and receive guidance from them
Understand what it takes to expand to the U.S. market and validate your growth strategy
Unique opportunity to join meetings with potential customers and partners in the U.S.
How much?
$4500 participation fee. Includes:
Nordic Virtual Bridge Program in November 2022
Conference ticket to the 29th annual HACC-NACC shipping conference in
New York City in February 2023. (The Hellenic and Norwegian Chambers of Commerce host a yearly shipping conference with focus on issues of importance to the global maritime industry. This full day conference is attended by high level maritime executives from around the world.)In-person meetings and excursions in Tri-state area in February 2023
12-month Membership at Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce, Finnish American Chamber of Commerce or Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce
“Thanks to the Virtual Bridge program Fluidit was able to gain a thorough understanding of what is needed to successfully enter the U.S. market”
“Relevant and to the point information about the US market, couching & advice from local experts and peer learning & support from other Finnish companies, all delivered in four efficient days. Can easily recommend to any company thinking about expanding to the US market. ”
For over 70 years, The Finnish, Icelandic and Norwegian American Chamber of Commerces have been supporting Nordic companies in their business activities in the US. As a competent and experienced partners they offer the Nordic Virtual Bridge Program in November 2022 for Maritime & Ocean Industry businesses in the Nordics to help them with a successful US market entry.
Tentative Nordic Virtual Bridge Program: November X-X, 2022
(contact us for program details)
You will meet over 30 professionals or “Bridge Builders” during the week.
In October, 2022
120 minute Pre-Workshop - Company Materials
Monday, November X, 2022, 8am - 2pm EST (1pm - 7pm Reykjavik, 2pm - 8pm Oslo, 3pm - 9pm Helsinki)
U.S. Market Info & Economic Update
Market Pulse, Latest Events
Macro - U.S.
Micro - Maritime & Ocean Industries
Investing in the U.S.
Services and programs offered by the U.S. federal government
Energy efficiency grants, industry specific incentives
Different states and their business incentives
Case - Michigan
What No One Tells You About US Market Entry
Market Research
Company presentations
Group meetings start
Tuesday
Sales & Marketing
Localizing Your Communication
Cultural Differences
Creating Customer Value
Marketing
Selling in the U.S.
Real Life Success Stories
Company presentations (sales pitch)
Group meetings start
Wednesday
Finance
Banking in the U.S.
Accounting and Taxes
Legal Issue in Finance, M&A and Fundraising
Funding
VC Market in the U.S.
Seed & Angel Rounds
Growth Funding, Private Equity
Funding Opportunities with Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Company presentations (investor pitch)
Group meetings start
Monday, March 14, 2022
Legal
How to Get Started, Legal Perspective
Business Structure and Business Protection
Risk Management
Contracts
Labor and Employment
Immigration and Traveling
IP & Trademarks
Employment Law
Technology-related legal issues
Partnerships
Data management, privacy and cybersecurity
Company presentations
Group meetings start
Tuesday
Showcase
Presentations to American audience and ecosystem. This event is in collaboration with X.
Please note that the event confirmation and schedule depends on the Covid-19 development.
Applications for the next Virtual Bridge Program are open. Program Fee $4500*
*fee includes:
Nordic Virtual Bridge Program in November 2022
Conference ticket to the 29th annual HACC-NACC shipping conference in
New York City in February 2023In-person meetings and excursions in Tri-state area in February 2023
12-month Membership at Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce, Finnish American Chamber of Commerce or Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce
In Partnership with:
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce
The Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce
The Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce
2022 Virtual Bridge Partners
Nordic Virtual Bridge: Maritime & Ocean Industries
Market Entry Program to the U.S. Market for Ambitious Finnish, Icelandic and Norwegian Companies
