Finnish DataCrunch Raises €55m in AI Cloud Challenge to Amazon and Google
Series A funding led by byFounders positions Helsinki startup as Europe’s answer to US hyperscaler dominance, but faces steep competition from well-funded rivals
Finnish quantum startup IQM lands record €275m funding as Europe races to compete in quantum computing
IQM Quantum Computers secures largest Series B round in European quantum sector, led by US cybersecurity investor Ten Eleven Ventures. The investment brings total funding to around €520m as company targets global expansion and million-qubit systems
Struggling with GenAI Implementation? Join us in Helsinki for Generative AI for Smarter Knowledge Work Event
Looking for GenAI opportunities to automate your complex processes or to make innovative products and services? Join us for the Generative AI-enhanced Knowledge Management Event on September 17, 2025 at Haaga-Helia Pasila Campus in Helsinki or follow the the event via stream.
FAIR supporting the digitalisation of the tourism sector: The success story of Dandelier AI
In 2024, nearly 28 million overnight stays were recorded at Finnish accommodation providers, with international visitors accounting for almost a quarter of these bookings. As artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and sustainability in the tourism sector, discover how FAIR’s client company Dandelier AI is harnessing technology to champion responsible travel.
Finland can turn its talent crisis into opportunity – here’s how
A new survey reveals alarming trends, but the Nordic nation has all the tools needed to reverse course and become Europe’s most attractive destination for international expertise
AI breakthrough promises more accurate disease predictions by examining how risk factors interact
Finnish researchers develop machine learning tool that could revolutionise personalised healthcare by considering complex relationships between health factors
Business Finland’s GenAI Proof-of-Concept Funding Call Draws High Interest Across Diverse Sectors
Business Finland’s latest funding initiative for generative AI projects has attracted a surge of applications from sectors as varied as healthcare, education, gaming, and luxury yachts—highlighting the growing appetite for artificial intelligence across the Finnish economy.
Finnish satellite imaging firm ICEYE secures €9.4m from Polish fund for defence expansion
Finnish space technology company ICEYE plans to strengthen Poland’s defence capabilities with high-resolution radar satellites.
Building a Comprehensive Data Security Infrastructure from Scratch: Practical Implementation of SME Cybersecurity Strategy
For many small and medium-sized enterprises, data security feels both essential and daunting. With limited budgets and technical expertise, where should you begin? And how can you establish a secure operating environment in a systematic way—without costs spiralling out of control?
The 2025 State of AI Readiness in FAIR Customer Companies: The Case of Finland
Despite widespread enthusiasm for artificial intelligence adoption, most companies remain trapped in the early stages of AI readiness, unable to translate promising concepts into functional business solutions. Analysis of consultancy data from 110 organizations across Finland and Sweden reveals that technical expertise gaps, insufficient data management capabilities, and lack of strategic planning continue to hinder meaningful AI integration in 2025.