Finnish Futuro: the UFO-shaped house that landed around the world
Finland is known for its understated design and natural materials, but then there is the Futuro: a bright plastic UFO-shaped house that became one of Finland’s most unusual exports.
Immigrant entrepreneurs turn Finnish flavours into award-winning drinks
Salmiakki beer? Berry wines? A Brazilian craft brewer and an Ecuadorian–American winemaking duo turned their hobbies into some of Finland’s most celebrated drinks.
Finland’s startup scene is powered by purpose, resilience and a deep belief in doing things differently. And when entrepreneurs need support, they can rely on each other.
Today, oats are more popular in Finland than ever before. Behind the boom is a perfect combination of innovative new products, Finns’ deep-rooted love affair with pure, high-quality traditional ingredients, and unshakeable belief in the perfect breakfast.
Finnish entrepreneurs’ innovative office pods mix tech and design
The Finnish company Framery makes what you might call phone booths for the 21st century. Their office pods fulfil a range of seemingly contradictory requirements and are in demand around the world.
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