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Espoo, Finland has strong connections and partners in Korea. Early September, Enter Espoo and the Nordic’s leading deep tech dual-use hub, Defence Tech Hub, was invited to Try Everything (트라이 에브리싱) event organized by our MOU partner SBA Seoul Business Agency – big thanks for inviting us and Metaktik, AiBEN and BroadBit Batteries Oy at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. All members of Defence Tech Hub were hosted by Enter Espoo. Try Everything was over all a great place to meet the Korean ecosystem. Our closest Korean corporate partner Hyundai Motor Company was there – happy to have them as main partner at our Knights of Nordics investor/startup- event again this year! Defence Tech Hub got a lot of interest from CVCs, VCs, Accelerators and even Korea Angel Investors Network. Interesting meeting with KOVACA (Association of Metaverse and AI), Korea Association of AI Robot Industry, and Invest Seoul – just to name a few. I’m looking forward to the next trip to Korea in December to K-DEX(Korea International Army Defense Exhibition) 8-11.12.2026. Defence Tech Hub will be there as part of the Finnish pavilion together with Defence Innovation Network Finland and leading Finnish dual-use and defence related technology companies. Please, send me a message if you’re interested to know more about Defence Tech Hub or Espoo-Korea collaboration opportunities. #InnovationEspoo #DefenceTechHub

New Defence Tech Hub press release: Nordics' leading dual-use deep tech hub expands and unites the Helsinki Region's defence ecosystem. The leading dual-use, deep tech hub in the Nordics, Defence Tech Hub, is expanding the Helsinki Region's deep tech companies and innovators in a single, integrated ecosystem for collaboration, growth, and technology development. A strong defence technology cluster has emerged in Espoo's innovation ecosystem. Defence Tech Hub brings together over 100 companies developing cutting-edge technologies for both civilian and defence applications. The hub connects innovation players like ICEYE, IQM Quantum Computers, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, NATO DIANA, and Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE). The hub is now consolidating its operations in an ecosystem where most of the operators are in Otaniemi, Espoo. "Espoo brings together deep-tech, dual-use companies into a single ecosystem. Defence Tech Hub supports defence and security innovation and strengthens Finland's position as a leader in emerging technologies," says Kai Mykkänen, Mayor of Espoo. "The Defence Tech Hub in Espoo, Otaniemi, provides an excellent foundation for this work, combining world-class research, entrepreneurship and a strong culture of preparedness," says Jarno Limnell, Chairperson of Espoo City Council, Member of Parliament and Adjunct Professor at three universities. "Through the Defence Tech Hub, we can anticipate future needs, accelerate cooperation and strengthen security by applying emerging technologies," says Mikko Salomaa, Vice President, Defence, VTT. "We are excited to support the continued expansion of the Defence Tech Hub and provide facilities that meet the sector's evolving needs," says Technopolis CEO Niko Pulli. "The growth and international interest surrounding the Defence Tech Hub have exceeded our expectations. We are delighted that both existing and future member companies now can operate together at the heart of Finland's leading innovation district," says Jaana Tuomi, CEO of Enter Espoo. You can read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/eHqAp82K Contact Ossi Ritvos, Enter Espoo's Senior Business Advisor, if you'd like to join Defence Tech Hub or discuss more! #InnovationEspoo #DefenceTechHub #Finland #Espoo #deeptech #defencetech #dualuse Miska Hakala Callie Saloranta Mayumi Shimizu Image: ICEYE

It’s time to sign up for Nordic Chip Summit 2026! Nordic Chip Summit brings Nordic and European leaders, researchers, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from the semiconductor, photonics, and quantum technology sectors to Otaniemi, Espoo in September. Whether you're looking for strategic insights, technical perspectives or new collaboration opportunities, Nordic Chip Summit brings together the people driving Europe's semiconductor ecosystem. Speakers include: Frank Bösenberg, Managing Director of Silicon Saxony Lauri Sainiemi, VP of Fabrication at Microsoft Quantum Mikko Möttönen, Academy professor, Aalto University & VTT Philippe Flatresse, Director of Innovation and Partnerships at Minalogic & Jason Harrison, Ph.D., Director of the French Competence Centre for Asterics, CEO of Beneq Juha Hassel, VP of Quantum Technologies at IQM Quantum Computers René Kromhof, Cloudberry VC Explore the programme and register: https://lnkd.in/dPC58hNb The event is organised by Kvanttinova and FiCCC – Finnish Chips Competence Centre, in collaboration with VTT, Aalto University, and the City of Espoo. #NordicChipSummit #semiconductors #photonics #quantum #quantumtechnology #quantumtech #Finland Espoon kaupunki - Esbo stad - City of Espoo

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