Finnish cloud startup Verda raises €100 million to take on Amazon and Microsoft
Finnish cloud startup Verda says it is already profitable. That alone sets it apart from most of its rivals.
Confused About the EU AI Act? There’s Now a Free Helpdesk for That
Most Finnish businesses know the last part of the EU AI Act is coming. Far fewer know what it actually means for them — which risk category their solution falls into, what that demands in practice, or where to find reliable guidance without wading through hundreds of pages of regulation.
Finnish firms embrace AI rapidly, but regulatory knowledge lags far behind, survey finds
Four in five active users adopted artificial intelligence within the past three years, yet fewer than one in four can identify the EU’s main AI law — a gap that researchers warn could expose businesses to unforeseen legal risk.
A-Insinöörit received expert support for developing AI applications in FAIR’s AI Accelerator
Aalto University’s annual Demo Day event brought together nearly 800 visitors, 90 startup booths, and over 75 investors from around the world.
Finnish AI Region Secures Second Term with Top Marks from EU
Finnish AI Region (FAIR) EDIH has been selected to continue operations for a second term with excellent ratings. European Union continuation funding enables service expansion from the beginning of 2026.
AI Leap Spawns New Company – Haituva Innovations Creates ExecutESG Ltd with FAIR’s Support
From spreadsheet drudgery to intelligent automation. Finnish firm Haituva Innovations accidentally gave birth to an entirely new company when it set out to automate the pain points of sustainability reporting using artificial intelligence and crowdsourcing. The result is software that saves managers’ time and improves decision-making.
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.
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.