Foreign investment in Finland grows, yet country struggles to match Nordic rivals
Finland attracted €2.4bn in new foreign investment last year, but figures remain far below Sweden’s as government seeks to lure more international capital.
Findata and Luxembourg forge data governance alliance ahead of EU health data reforms
Finnish Findata and Luxembourg have partnered to share expertise on health data governance as Europe union implements new regulations that will transform how medical data is accessed for research and innovation.
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
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
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.
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.
ELLIS Institute Finland recruited 9 new professors as principal investigators and PS Fellows
Nine leading researchers from around the world recruited to establish ELLIS Institute Finland, signalling Nordic nation’s ambition in artificial intelligence.
Finnish IQM Quantum Computers secures major US research lab contract
IQM Quantum Computers to deliver first on-premises quantum system to Oak Ridge National Laboratory in groundbreaking integration with supercomputing infrastructure
Singapore tech firm to invest €1.2bn in Finnish green data centre in Lahti
Singapore-based data centre developer DayOne’s hyperscale facility in Lahti will create 1,000 construction jobs and tap into Finland’s renewable energy grid.
Finland Slips in EU Innovation Rankings Despite Leading in Digital Skills
European Commission’s Innovation Scoreboard 2025 shows Nordic country maintains fourth place overall but faces challenges in business innovation and resource efficiency.