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Startups at Slush hold one key to Finland’s future

The hightech entrepreneurship movement Slush already exerts significant impact in Finland and beyond. And yes, it’s a movement, not just an event: in less than a decade, Helsinki attendance has gone from 300 to 16,000.

Business & innovation Lifestyle

There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people

A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.

Business & innovation Technology

Finland’s greatest asset: Talented R&D engineers

Rapid structural change in the Finnish telecom industry has created a unique opportunity for companies looking to hire high-class engineering talent. Today, Finland is a perfect place to set up a research and development unit.

Business & innovation Entrepreneurs

Northern Finnish microbrewers build on tradition

Newcomers continue to expand the ongoing trend of artisanal beers and spirits in exciting directions in the northern Finnish cities of Oulu and Tornio and beyond.

Business & innovation Design

Wireless & visionary

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

Business & innovation Technology

Inventive Finnish tech improving healthcare

Health technology forms one of Finland’s fastest-growing industries. Here we look at two companies with only one thing in common: Finnish medical expertise.

Life & society Food

Master of Scandinavian flavours

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

Business & innovation Webpick

Finnish fintech trio make your everyday life easier

Slush 2015: Slush is the focal point for startups and tech talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media.