Finnish physicist Tuomo Suntola wins Millennium Technology Prize
Tuomo Suntola’s invention, known as atomic layer deposition, is used in everything from smartphones to solar panels.
466 million
euros invested in Finnish startup companies in 2014
Source: Finnish Venture Capital Association
Slush: It’s crazy *not* to visit Helsinki in early winter
The tenth annual Slush Helsinki brings together innovative startup entrepreneurs, investors, top-notch speakers and tech-heads. As we look at the progress of an event that continues to get more comprehensive every year, we check in with Niklas Wahrman, whose idea won first prize at the first Slush ever.
#2
in the Networked Readiness Index, measuring ability to utilise ICT
Source: Global Information Technology Report
Finnish Aalto satellites make waves in space
At Aalto University in Helsinki, students have built two nanosatellites, both of which were recently launched into space. In the near future, numerous nanosatellites will provide a wealth of new information relevant to the environment, transport and business, including critical challenges such as climate change.
5
Number of Finns who have won a Nobel Prize