Nordic Future Labs is a royal award-winning innovation agency, designing the future of business and society.
Clients
The Leaders Way
At Nordic Future Labs, we help organizations, leaders, and brands become future fit - ready to scale, lead, and thrive in a world that changes faster than strategy decks.
Because the only way to stay ahead of disruption is to design the future before it designs you.
Future-Proof Your Vision
Create future visions that set you apart as a real leader. We help governments and organizations design actionable strategies that inspire trust and move nations forward.
Future-Fit Your Business
From Brand to Movement
In a world of rapid change, the future rewards the proactive. We help businesses act early, adapt fast, and scale smarter - with the least investment and highest ROI.
If you’re not leading your niche, you’re losing it. We help brands find their leading space, double down on what works, and build communities that drive organic growth.
Designing the future of business and society
At Nordic Future Labs, we are reimagining the future through sustainable innovation.
We collaborate with world-leading organizations to design resilient solutions that shape tomorrow’s industries. From redefining workspaces to driving sustainable innovation, our work empowers organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
We believe in blending human-centric design with strategic foresight to create impactful and sustainable solutions across the globe.
The future of air travel
Creating vision 2030 of Sweden’s airports
Arlanda Airport
Stockholm, Sweden
The future of digital health
World Health Organization (WHO)
Free University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany
The future of childrens mental health
Empowering the Next Generation - Redefining digital mental health for young women
Karolinska Institute
Stockholm, Sweden
Strategic Vision
& Future Leadership
Crafting visionary strategies that position organizations at the forefront of their industries.
Our strategic approach integrates deep insights, futuring frameworks, and collaborative processes to help companies define their path forward.
We empower leaders to make bold decisions and inspire their teams to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
The future of Global Innovation Fund
Amplifying grassroots innovation - Redesigning UNHCR's Innovation Fund for greater impact
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Geneva, Switzerland
The future of Sustainable Eco-Resorts
Transforming Zanzibar’s coastal resorts into carbon-negative, blue economy hubs
RISE (Research Institute of Sweden)
Stockholm Environment Institute
Vinnova
Zanzibar, Tanzania
The future of coding
From Tool to Movement - Building a community-centric brand
ServerPod
Stockholm, Sweden
Rooted in Nordic
Innovation & Learnings
Enabling organizations to grow their creative and operational capabilities, ensuring they are future-ready.
Our approach combines education, training, and change management to cultivate resilient teams and foster a culture of innovation.
From sustainability initiatives to leadership transformation, we help organizations adapt and thrive.
The future of collaborative
crisis response
Strategic Synergy - Navigating the Ukrainian crisis through collaborative change management
Parliament of Lithuania
Nordic Council of Ministers
Vilnius, Lithuania
The future of workspaces
From Coworking to Co-Thriving: Pioneering the future of sustainable workspaces
LAMB
Stockholm, Sweden
The future of sustainable fashion
Empowering a sustainable future with Scarfy - Innovating eco-friendly fashion
Scarfy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Who we are
Nordic Future Labs is a strategic innovation agency dedicated to designing the future of business and society. Our multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and innovators works alongside global organizations to solve complex challenges.
Rooted in Nordic values of resilience, sustainability, and collaboration, we bridge the gap between vision and execution, transforming bold ideas into actionable strategies that drive real-world impact.
Awards & Recognition
Imad Elabdala, CEO Nordic Future Labs, awarded Change Leader of the year.
Imad Elabdala, CEO Nordic Future Labs - Royally awarded for great contribution to society by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
Ted Talk: Vulnerability as a key to confidence. A story of resilience.
Imad Elabdala, CEO Nordic Future Labs
ROOTED IN NORDIC INNOVATION
A different approach, using nordic methods.
Our impact
We partner with global leaders across industries, driving sustainable innovation and resilience. Our work spans diverse sectors, from transforming coworking spaces into sustainable office hubs to crafting strategic responses for global organizations navigating complex challenges.
Each project is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact—economically, socially, and environmentally.
Eco-friendly Resorts
Transformed traditional resorts into carbon-negative, eco-friendly destinations that blend luxury with sustainability.
Thriving Workspaces
Redefined coworking into co-thriving spaces, creating sustainable and human-centric office solutions recognized by the Nordic Startup Awards.
Sustainable Fashion
Empowered fashion brands to embrace sustainable practices, creating innovative, eco-conscious products that resonate with modern consumers.
GOVERNMENT
& INSTITUTIONS
AGRICULTURE
& FOOD
NATURE
& FORESTRY
TECH
MANUFACTURING,
AUTOMOTIVE & AIR
SHIPPING
& LOGISTICS
OCEAN
& WATER
HEALTH CARE