As the demand for new innovative solutions grows across the HealthTech and MedTech sectors, the need for thorough testing and validation of these emerging technologies has become more critical than ever. Yet, finding the right testing partner remains one of the toughest hurdles for growing startups. To strengthen support for innovators facing these requirements, Nordic Access is pleased to announce that Teknologi i Praksis has officially joined its team.

This expansion builds on the foundation laid by the One Stop Funnel project, co-funded by Nordic Innovation. While the original project wrapped up last year, core project partners Region Västerbotten and Arnora, a Finnish consulting firm with over 25 years of experience in startup business development and internationalization, have continued driving the initiative forward under a new commercial model. The overarching goal hasn’t changed: helping health tech companies cut through the noise and connect with testing partners who actually speak their language, understand their specific tech, and offer the right real-world environment for validation.

Region Västerbotten, one of the consortium partners, remains a driving force in the service. Acting both as a public healthcare authority and a major testing organization centered around Umeå University Hospital, Region Västerbotten gives startups direct access to clinical environments in Sweden while helping local innovations reach broader international markets.

Teknologi i Praksis joins forces in 2026 to add hands-on expertise in welfare technology and real-world deployment to the alliance. Rather than acting as a direct testing facility, they serve as a core member of the Nordic Access Board. Beyond evaluating test readiness during our 1-hour Board Sessions, Teknologi i Praksis plays a vital role in identifying tailored testing opportunities across their extensive network in Denmark while providing localized Danish market and regulatory insights.

While the core mission remains focused on eliminating testing friction through guided Workbooks, a 1-hour Board Session (equivalent to expert panel), and Test Readiness Certificates which explicitly outline one to three recommended testing organizations matching the company’s precise scope. The process is now even faster, thanks to direct introductory calls between innovators and testing organizations early in the pipeline, a key new add-on in the updated service model. This collaborative structure provides health innovators with a clear, fast-track gateway to validate breakthroughs and scale seamlessly across borders.

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Teknologi i Praksis, Aarhus, Denmark
Teknologi i Praksis is a non-profit organization focused on the evaluation, selection, and implementation of communication and welfare technology solutions both domestically and internationally. Its primary operations center on testing and advancing rehabilitation technologies for individuals with disabilities and ensuring citizens gain access to optimal tools that enhance independence and participation. Additionally, the organization fosters collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders and promotes knowledge exchange through specialized trainings and theme days.

Region Västerbotten, Umeå, Sweden
Region Västerbotten is a regional public authority that works for the entire county. Their mission is to offer and develop health, care and regional development together with people, business and social actors. Region Västerbotten is one of the initiators of innovation hubs in Sweden. University hospital conducts highly specialised care for northernmost counties in Sweden.

Arnora Oy, Lappeenranta, Finland
Arnora is an experienced, high-tech business expert company that offers its client companies development, expert and consulting services. We help innovations move forward and assist our clients when digital technology solutions need to be applied in real-world operations in a cost-effective way. Arnora has purposefully developed its own service portfolio in the area of health technology testing and commercialization for the past ten years.