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Innovation at Its Peak and New Tool for Slush 100 Startups

November 20, 2024 0 38,587

Empowering the Slush 100 Startups with Revolutionary Tools New Tool for Slush 100 Startups is …
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20 startups left in Slush 100 Pitch Competition

November 20, 2023 0 7,447
Slush sold out again this year 2023

November 20, 2023 0 4,426
Slush pitching winner will not receive 1M€

November 21, 2022 0 4,180
Last minute Slush tips

November 9, 2022 0 4,570

Finnish Startups Raised a Record Funding Last Year

March 12, 2026 0 105

The funding raised by Finnish startups has reached historic levels, according to the latest impact report from the startup hub Maria 01. Sarita Runeberg, CEO of Maria 01, points out that economically challenging times have historically been the birthplace of many successful companies. She remains confident about the future. Finnish startups succeeded in raising capital in record-breaking fashion last year. …

Swiss Startup Ionic Wind Wins 10th Anniversary Polar Bear Pitching

February 27, 2026 0 815

The Polar Bear Pitching event, held for the tenth time, drew a significant number of international startups and media film crews to Oulu. The presentation by the Swiss company Ionic Wind was chosen as the best “ice hole pitch”—appropriately featuring modern cooling technology.Polar Bear Pitching is a business event where the main attraction is a startup pitching competition held in …

The Gold Rush of European startups is just getting started, says new Slush CEO Noora Saksa

January 27, 2026 0 904

Slush CEO Noora Saksa. Photo: Carlos Perez. HELSINKI, FINLAND — Slush CEO Noora Saksa, 25, has spent the past five years growing the most founder focused event on the planet. According to her, the golden age of European startups is key to Europe’s future.“Startups are our best bet for GDP growth in Europe, and we need new global success stories …

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Events

Nanofiber Innovation Takes Top Prize at Oulu’s Polar Bear Pitching

February 28, 2025 0 5,395

Polar Bear (Jason Brower) and MC Simo Kekäläinen put up an interval show. Startup companies competed this year in the Polar Bear Pitching event held in Oulu, Finland, in an exceptional location and under extraordinary circumstances. By the Oulujoki river, the weather was mild with temperatures above freezing and drizzling rain.The finals of the event featured ten companies, including five …
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The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Timo Poijärvi

December 29, 2024 0 5,424
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Veera Siivonen

December 29, 2024 0 4,578

Co-working

Slush 2024 – Make Your Startup Stand Out

November 19, 2024 0 4,564

Slush 2024 is the perfect opportunity for startups to shine, and WiseMarketing is here to ensure you make a lasting impression. We’re offering an exclusive deal for Slush attendees: Order a custom landing page and enjoy additional visibility by featuring your company in an article on NordicStartupNews.com, a platform trusted by investors and innovators. Get €200 discount when you place …
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Sp8ces is Nominated for Best Co-working Space by Nordic Startup Awards

August 22, 2018 0 3,269
Maria 01 is Nominated for Best Coworking Space by Nordic Startup Awards

August 17, 2018 0 3,517

The EU

Last minute Slush tips

November 9, 2022 0 4,570

The world’s largest start-up festival, Slush will take place in Helsinki on November 16-17, but Slush isn’t just the official single event. Slush Week, running from Nov 14-18, is loaded with a good variety of Side Events. Plus, and even no Slush Pass will be needed to access many of these events. Side Events are the perfect way to get …
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Live events are making their comeback: Arctic15 in Helsinki, Finland

June 5, 2022 0 4,307
EU Agency for the Space Programme launches #myEUspace competition for startups

September 7, 2021 0 3,191

NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 5,109

Last week I had a pleasure to join the 2nd ever NORDEEP 2023 Summit, to see and hear what’s happening in Deep Tech scene within the Nordics. The opening keynote insights were given by Risto Siilasmaa, and that paved the way for this 2 days conference for a good crowd of attendees mainly from Finalnd and other Nordic countries. Risto …
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Fintech startup Inpay named fastest growing company in Denmark

March 7, 2022 0 4,430
Biggest e-sports teams in Greater Copenhagen team up to attract game development talent

November 25, 2021 0 4,965
Covid-19 has not stopped growth in the Danish tech ecosystem, but demand for talent is serious roadblock

October 27, 2021 0 5,632
Danish Edtech Justlearn works to democratize access to language training

September 20, 2021 0 3,996

NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 5,109

Last week I had a pleasure to join the 2nd ever NORDEEP 2023 Summit, to see and hear what’s happening in Deep Tech scene within the Nordics. The opening keynote insights were given by Risto Siilasmaa, and that paved the way for this 2 days conference for a good crowd of attendees mainly from Finalnd and other Nordic countries. Risto …
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HoloCare and Illumie Showcased at SXSW 2022

April 9, 2022 0 3,104
Norwegian VC insights: How to win in venture when the rules-and geography- of the game is chaning?

February 4, 2022 0 3,947
Norway’s Katapult VC gains two impact unicorns in one week

February 4, 2022 0 3,570
What is the Future of the Nordic Model? Insights from Oslo Innovation Week

October 15, 2021 0 4,368

N-ink wins Voima Ventures’ science challenge and secures a €1M investment

March 3, 2024 0 3,759

Stockholm — A Swedish deep technology company N-ink is announced as the winner of a science challenge by Voima Ventures, an early-stage investor based in Helsinki and Stockholm. The challenge targeted Nordic and Baltic early-stage startups and research teams with groundbreaking science-based innovations. By winning the challenge, N-ink secures a €1M investment as a convertible note from Voima Ventures. Out …
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NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 5,109
GLOBHE unites the drones worldwide

August 17, 2022 0 4,158
Biggest e-sports teams in Greater Copenhagen team up to attract game development talent

November 25, 2021 0 4,965
Swedish and Ukrainian tech ecosystems meet over sustainable innovations

November 16, 2021 0 3,099

Nanofiber Innovation Takes Top Prize at Oulu’s Polar Bear Pitching

February 28, 2025 0 5,395

Polar Bear (Jason Brower) and MC Simo Kekäläinen put up an interval show. Startup companies competed this year in the Polar Bear Pitching event held in Oulu, Finland, in an exceptional location and under extraordinary circumstances. By the Oulujoki river, the weather was mild with temperatures above freezing and drizzling rain.The finals of the event featured ten companies, including five …
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The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Timo Poijärvi

December 29, 2024 0 5,424
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Veera Siivonen

December 29, 2024 0 4,578
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Jukka Tuhkanen

December 10, 2024 0 4,868
Slush2024 Day1 wrapup at the legendary Singa Karaoke Chaos

November 20, 2024 0 4,069

This year, Slush 2024 introduces an exciting, official side event: #musictech at Slush 2024. Music h…

Imagine a world where the next ground-breaking innovation is just one handshake away, where creative…

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