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A humble but powerful Finnish invention: Pedestrian safety reflectors save lives

Invented by a Finnish farmer in 1963, the pedestrian reflector is still helping people stay safe all over the world.

Ideas for a better life: Millennium Technology Prize livestream and online innovation forum

The 2020 Millennium Technology Prize winner is announced at a livestreamed ceremony on May 18, 2021. The ceremony is followed by a virtual event, the Millennium Innovation Forum, held online on May 19.

Business & innovation Startups

In Finland and abroad, Slush and its startup community bravely adapt to a new world

Young companies and Slush, a Helsinki-based global entrepreneurship organisation and community, continue to find innovative ways to work together during the Covid-19 era.

951 million

euros invested in Finnish startup companies in 2020

Source: Finnish Venture Capital Association

Business & innovation Startups

Near Helsinki, Aalto University “A Grid” nourishes startups

“A Grid” is the Finnish home for 140 startups and a thriving entrepreneurship community.

Business & innovation Sports

Finnish company produces competitive esports games for mobile

Established in 2012 and based in Kajaani, Critical Force is one of only a few companies in the world that makes electronic sports games played on mobile devices.

2008

The first time international startup event Slush was held

Business & innovation Environment

Finland’s new natural resource

Finnish people love the natural world, and this connection goes beyond leisure activities. It is giving rise to a new natural resource: great ideas that can help mitigate climate change.

Business & innovation Entrepreneurs

Finnish Valtavalo sells lighting as a service

Valtavalo, a manufacturer of LED tubes, sells lighting as a service, rather than purveying lamps as products. This is an excellent example of the circular economy concept, based on buying a service rather than a physical product.

Business & innovation Design

Freedom in fashion in Finnish kids’ clothes

Children’s clothing designers in Finland look to influence the whole industry by designing clothes that are not only beautiful and comfortable, but also ethically produced, long-lasting and free from gender bias.