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Happy Country, Deep Innovation - Helsinki Invites Deep Tech Leaders to Network and Explore Business Opportunities
" ," explains Tandon, a Singaporean investor who participated in the 90 Day Finn program last year. "The Finnish education system produces a highly skilled workforce and high-quality research with tremendous commercialization potential."
This under-the-radar quality has drawn a growing community of international tech leaders and investors to explore Helsinki through its immersive 90 Day Finn program - essentially a three-week test drive of life and business in the world's happiest capital.
says , CEO of Helsinki Partners. "
Unlike typical startup hubs where networking means shouting over music at crowded events, Helsinki's deep tech ecosystem operates more like a close-knit research community.
" explains , a program alumnus from Canada preparing to expand his AI startup to Helsinki .
Behind Helsinki's relaxed exterior lies formidable technical infrastructure. The city is home to Europe's largest private AI laboratory – AMD Silo AI, the largest cleanroom in the Nordics, and specialized research centers. The region also boasts Aalto University's world-leading Low-Temperature Laboratory, pioneering quantum research at near absolute zero temperatures.
What truly distinguishes Helsinki is how these advanced facilities connect with everyday business operations. Marsland found that decisions that might take months elsewhere often happen quickly in Finland. he notes. This environment has proven particularly valuable for deep tech companies, where development cycles and research connections are crucial for success.
What is probably the most surprising for newcomers is how Helsinki balances a cutting-edge business environment with quality of life. When Marsland's family joined him, they discovered unexpected benefits. "
This integration of work and life creates a distinct innovation culture. As Tandon observed, This philosophical bent translates into technology development with longer horizons and deeper purpose.
For investors like Tandon, Helsinki represents an increasingly rare combination: reasonable valuations and world-class technical capabilities.
The city's strength in specific domains – AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and cybersecurity – aligns with growing market needs. Finland's research institutions offer tremendous opportunities for commercialization and international collaboration.
Meanwhile, a robust public investment system provides stability. ," Tandon explains. This creates what Marsland describes as a "multiplier effect" when international perspectives join the ecosystem. concludes Marsland.
Sami Häikiö
Program Manager, 90 Day Finn
Helsinki Partners
sami.haikio@helsinkipartners.com
The 90 Day Finn Program, organized by Helsinki Partners, offers deep tech decision-makers a fast-tracked immersion into Helsinki's innovation ecosystem. The program features an intensive three-week core experience (extendable to 90 days) with dedicated business advisors, coworking space, and tailored network introductions. Helsinki Partners is the city's international investment promotion and city marketing company, providing free expansion services for businesses. Applications for the August- November 2025 program are open until March 31 at 90dayfinn.com. More about Helsinki Partners, visit www.myhelsinki.fi.
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