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Turku is actively boosting opportunities for startup growth
The article brings together a current overview of what is happening around startups in the Turku region right now. Over the past six months, Turku Startup Hub has been established in the Turku region, alongside the launch of new early-stage funds and accelerator programmes. Their shared goal is to speed up the commercialisation of research-based……
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Meet Jussi Pyysalo from Turku Startup Hub
An entrepreneur’s success is often sparked not only by traditional factors, but also by encouraging support, peer networks and informal encounters. With this mindset, Jussi Pyysalo is now leading Turku Startup Hub, whose heart will take shape from autumn 2026 in Axelia, located on the Turku campus area. Throughout his long entrepreneurial journey, Jussi has……
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Mariachi Kasvattamo Drives Inventors to Commercialise Their Ideas
The Finnish technology company Mariachi helps startups bring their inventions to market. Over the years the Kasvattamo incubator programme has brought Mariachi contract manufacturing customers and created new companies and significant export business. Still, it does not offer quick wins. What do you do when electronics manufacturing threatens to shift from Finland to Asia? The……
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Turku and Joensuu development companies launch Borderland Europe collaboration
The development companies of Turku and Joensuu are strengthening national and European cooperation in the development of digital security, border security and dual‑use technologies. The companies are launching the Borderland Europe collaboration, aimed at building an internationally connected innovation and piloting environment specifically for the needs of border security, comprehensive security, and the protection of……
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A Startup Hub to Be Established in Turku – Led by Experienced Growth Entrepreneur Jussi Pyysalo
Turku is strengthening its commitment to fostering the creation and international growth of startup companies. Jussi Pyysalo, an experienced growth entrepreneur, has been appointed to lead Turku Startup Hub – a new initiative designed to accelerate the commercialisation of research. A shared community space is being planned next to the University of Turku. Business Turku,……
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Turku responds to the growing security market with expertise in maritime industry and autonomous systems
Top-level research, expertise and a strong business base in the Turku region’s maritime industry and autonomous systems form a unique foundation for growth in the security and dual-use sectors. The ecosystem coordinated by Business Turku and its networks create concrete opportunities for companies to grow internationally and quickly find new potential for their products in……
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Turku emerges as a pioneer in low-altitude technologies
Business Turku, the regional development company for the Turku region, is establishing a unique Low Altitude Economy Hub in cooperation with Rumble Tools, an investor in Turku, alongside the City of Turku and Turku University of Applied Sciences. The network will build and develop Europe’s most advanced low-altitude infrastructure based on robotic copters. With the……
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Turku region strengthens its position as one of Finland’s most international startup areas
The Turku region’s startup ecosystem is experiencing strong growth, according to the 2025 Startup Survey. Entrepreneurs view the local business environment more positively than before, and the area is attracting an increasing number of international talents. New initiatives, such as the emerging startup hub and blue economy programs, are driving development towards one of Finland’s……
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Straw Construction Sparks New Business Opportunities in the Turku Region
Business Turku’s BioDemo project explored new business opportunities from local bio-based raw materials. It led to the launch of Pure Home Nordic, a company specialised in straw construction in Finland, and created lasting networks to boost bio- and circular economy business. Sustainable building is a passion for Finnish construction professionals Jari Petäjämäki and Niklas Samppa….…
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Finnish EdTech companies’ international growth relies on strong local partners
GraphoGame, Eduten and TeachersPRO have ambitious goals in exporting Finnish educational expertise to the world. UNICEF Learning Cabinet listing helps them to stand out from the maze of educational technology solutions available. The educational technology (EdTech) companies GraphoGame, Eduten and TeachersPRO have many things in common, one of which is their strong international business potential….…