Nordic Gateway for Research & EducationA voice for Nordic values in international negotiations The five Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden – jointly have a population of 27 million people, and the region constitutes the 12th largest economy in the world. While no

Core values

- **Enhancing Digitalization**: NORDUnet actively enhances digitalization of research and education in the Nordic countries, which is crucial for advancing knowledge and innovation[1].
- **Connectivity and Collaboration**: It provides high-speed, high-capacity connectivity to over 400 research and education institutions, facilitating international scientific collaborations and supporting the research community[2].
- **Promoting Nordic Values**: The project upholds transparency, fairness, and protection of privacy, which are core Nordic values, ensuring ethical and trustworthy operations[2].
- **Supporting Research and Education**: By connecting national research and education networks (NRENs), NORDUnet ensures that scientists and educators have the necessary bandwidth and resources without the inefficiencies of relying on local telecom providers[2].
- **Historical Impact**: The project has historically contributed to the advancement of internet penetration in the Nordic countries and has been a model for cooperative networking initiatives[4].