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First Turku Startup Prize attracts 148 startup teams from 21 countries
The first-ever Turku Startup Prize has received applications from 148 different startup teams representing 21 countries. Of these, 113 are Finland-based and 35 are international or multinational teams. The international applicants span all six inhabited continents. After Finland, the strongest representation comes from Estonia, Italy, Hungary and Sweden, alongside teams from countries including the United……
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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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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,……