PROJECTS
Explore all 17 innovation projects
Eco Friend
Addresses the fast fashion industry's environmental impact and greenwashing by empowering consumers to make informed sustainable fashion choices. Uses AI to scan garments and provide transparency through Eco-Scores (1-10 sustainability ratings) and material analysis. Helps users find eco-friendly stores, promotes circular economy in fashion, and combats textile waste. Targets UN SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Trivsel App
Addresses lack of accessible environmental data about local neighborhoods by providing real-time insights on traffic noise, air quality, and green areas. Uses AI to predict environmental changes 5-50 years into the future, helping communities plan for sustainable urban development. Empowers citizens with a 'Trivsel Score' (well-being score) to make informed decisions about where to live. Targets UN SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
NÆR / N.A.B.O
Solves youth disengagement from local politics by creating a modern platform for civic participation. Empowers youth (13-25 years) to propose community improvements, engage in local democracy, and influence decisions through AI-assisted features and gamification. Includes interactive maps with environmental awareness layers (deforestation zones) and enables sustainable community development. Targets UN SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
EcoTrace
EcoTrace AI is a next-generation mobile platform designed to combat environmental pollution through data and action. By utilizing advanced multimodal AI, the app allows users to scan litter, receive instant local sorting advice, and earn points through verified cleanup efforts. We move beyond simple reporting by connecting citizens, schools, and municipalities in real-time—turning waste management into a competitive, data-driven sport.
AFTERTASTE
Engages youth with complex sustainability themes through interactive storytelling. Set in Kristiansand 2075, explores the consequences of extreme environmental control and societal sacrifice for sustainability. Prompts critical thinking about climate solutions, freedom, and the price of a 'perfect' world following the fictional 'Transition of 2031' crisis. Provides thought-provoking narrative that questions what we're willing to sacrifice for environmental protection. Targets UN SDG 13 (Climate Action through critical examination), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 4 (Quality Education).
EcoDex
Provides accessible environmental and nature education through a comprehensive web application. Makes environmental knowledge democratically accessible to students, educators, and nature enthusiasts. Promotes nature conservation through information and builds environmental awareness in the community. Targets UN SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 4 (Quality Education).
Klimablikk Norge
Addresses the lack of Norwegian-language climate education resources by creating a comprehensive platform for climate awareness, nature education, and environmental action. Provides educational content about climate, nature, and recycling with practical sustainability tips. Facilitates donations for environmental causes and builds environmental consciousness. Targets UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
Solarpunk Saga
Provides hopeful alternative to climate dystopia narratives through an engaging 2D platformer game. Promotes solarpunk aesthetic (optimistic sustainable futures) and reaches youth with sustainability messages through gaming. Presents positive vision of environmentally conscious society and promotes creative thinking about sustainable futures. Targets UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).
Eco Brawl
Makes environmental education fun and engaging through a boss battle quiz game. Educates players about energy and sustainability through interactive gameplay on a world map with environmental challenges. Teaches about solar energy, renewable resources, and environmental 'bosses' (challenges) in an accessible way. Targets UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 4 (Quality Education).
KlimaNorge
Solves the difficulty of understanding long-term climate trends by visualizing 125 years (1900-2025) of Norwegian historical weather data. Demonstrates real climate change through accessible heatmaps, charts, and station-specific analysis. Democratizes access to meteorological information from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and helps communities understand local climate trends. Targets UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
The Price of Progress
Explores sustainability trade-offs through an incremental clicker game that illustrates the conflict between economic growth and environmental protection. Players balance progress against CO2 emissions and environmental harm (EVH), making difficult decisions between industrial vs. eco-friendly choices. Shows multiple endings based on player choices and teaches about balancing development with sustainability. Targets UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
Syntetisk Sannhet
Promotes critical thinking about AI and synthetic media through documentary format. Examines AI's role in sustainability while questioning technological solutions to environmental problems. Explores ethical dimensions of AI in society, truth and authenticity in the AI age, and social implications of technological progress. Targets UN SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
NeoNature
Builds connection between people and local wildlife through an interactive website for tracking and learning about wild Norwegian animals. Promotes biodiversity awareness, encourages nature conservation, and makes nature education accessible and engaging through map integration and QR scanning. Targets UN SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Rødlistet
Addresses lack of awareness about endangered species in Agder, Norway through an educational game with AI chatbot 'Naturens Vokter' (Nature's Guardian). Makes biodiversity education fun and engaging with interactive map showing 400+ animal species, gamified conservation education, and connection between local actions and species survival. Targets UN SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 4 (Quality Education).
GreenShift
Bridges the gap between climate data and everyday life by providing interactive tools for calculating personal CO2 emissions from transport, tracking sustainable habits, and building knowledge. Gamifies climate action with XP system, leaderboards, and challenges focused on the local Agder area. Shows that sustainability is about smarter choices, not sacrifice. Targets UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).
FutureMap Agder
Makes climate futures tangible by visualizing the Agder region in 2050 under different scenarios. Compares sustainable vs. non-sustainable futures with interactive maps showing climate risks (floods, drought, fire zones) and impact on local landmarks. Empowers communities to choose sustainable path through visual comparison and AI 'Climate Expert' chatbot guidance. Targets UN SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Vision Shift
Examines 'Potential and Paradoxes' of AI, exploring how artificial intelligence can both help and complicate sustainability efforts. Promotes critical thinking about AI technology, examines societal implications, and explores ethical dimensions of technological progress in sustainability context. Targets UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 4 (Quality Education).