Finnish deep tech companies raised a record €1.6 billion in funding last year. The figure is impressive, until you understand its true meaning. Take away three giant companies and the year was quieter than usual. So the real question isn’t whether Finland can produce industry titans, but whether we can replicate the recipe for success.
Tampere University has won backing from Business Finland for a €20 million initiative that aims to deploy 100 AI agents to tackle chronic productivity problems in building services engineering, marking one of Finland’s largest data economy pilot schemes.
Tesi’s December study reveals a paradox in Finnish deep tech: while the sector celebrated a €1.6 billion investment milestone, the headline figure obscures a worrying decline in early-stage funding and ongoing commercialisation struggles.
A Hong Kong-based technology company has signed an agreement to develop a major artificial intelligence data centre in Finland, as demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow across Europe.
Finnish Freepress plans international expansion with revenue-sharing model that gives publishers up to 50% of platform income. The model positions Freepress as both a tech company and a media infrastructure play.
Two-thirds of Finnish firms use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini. According to European Investment Bank’s survey, It’s the highest share in the EU.
Two-thirds of Finnish firms use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini. According to European Investment Bank’s survey, It’s the highest share in the EU.
Finland will be represented by Employment Minister Marttinen and Economic Affairs Minister Puisto at Brussels meeting.
Aalto researchers have demonstrated a breakthrough that could dramatically speed up artificial intelligence whilst slashing energy consumption.
Every internet-connected device sold in Finland from children’s toys to home security cameras will soon need to meet mandatory cybersecurity standards under new legislation submitted to Parliament on 27 November. The proposals implement the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act, giving manufacturers three years to ensure their products comply or face removal from the market.
