Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in healthcare—it’s a fast-movingreality reshaping patient care, hospital operations, and disease prevention. According to the Heltech Market Analysis Report on AI in Healthcare (2025), the sector is projected to grow from $6.7 billion in 2021 to $67.4 billion by 2030, a tenfold surge that reflects a massive wave of innovation and adoption. From predictive …

AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd. (the “AAC”), a world-leading smart device solution provider and a company incorporated in Singapore and a fully-owned subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holdings Inc., whose shares are listed and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the shares and other equity securities in Dispelix Oy, a technology leader in diffractive …

The global gaming industry is entering a golden age. With an expected climb to $206.5 billion by 2028, gaming continues to prove its resilience and dynamism. This steady 3% compound annual growth rate is not only a testament to the sector’s economic strength but also to its expanding cultural and technological relevance. Games are no longer just a pastime—they’re a …

Out of the hundred companies selected for the Slush 100 pitching competition, three of the most promising growth companies were filtered into the final of the Slush growth company event on Thursday, November 20. Diffraqtion, the company developing the Galileo 1 super-camera and the eventual winner, received a million-euro capital investment from venture capital firms General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures …

In June 2020 , it was announced that Pekka Lundmark would join Nokia on August 2020. Earlier this year, in February 2025, Nokia announced that Lundmark would step down as president and CEO on 31 March and be succeeded by Justin Hotard.However, Pekka Lundmark will continue to serve as an advisor to Hotard for the remainder of 2025 to ensure …

OULU, FINLAND – The annual Slush Oulu Community Side Event was held as entire successfully bringing an atmosphere of startup energy to Northern Finland. The event, which marked the fifth year the local ecosystem has gathered to celebrate the famous Slush spirit, showcased the strength of the Oulu startup community.A key feature of the afternoon was the pitching competition, where …

HELSINKI — In a world increasingly saturated with transactional travel, a Californian startup named Bubbl is setting out to redefine the meaning of a shared stay. Born from a simple, personal revelation, the platform layers trust, community tools, and a sense of belonging onto the concept of co-living, transforming strangers into an “instant tribe.” The inspiration for Bubbl came directly …

A seasoned serial entrepreneur, Anssi Kiviranta, had an epiphany in 2022. Despite the internet transitioning into the video age, company websites still looked largely the same as they did twenty years prior: full of static text and images. Kiviranta contemplated, “What if website navigation happened from one video to the next?”The idea mirrored popular social media services like TikTok and …

JYVÄSKYLÄ, FINLAND – USA Medical Electronix has established a subsidiary in Jyväskylä thanks to successful university cooperation. The company develops a home-use defibrillator, the software for which was completed in Jyväskylä. The cooperation supports the University of Jyväskylä’s goals for its engineering education, whose first Master of Science in Technology students will graduate in 2026. The development project offered engineering …

HELSINKI – Startups have become an increasingly significant part of Finland’s exports. Experienced entrepreneurs and investors Jyri Engeström and Timo Ahopelto have written a handbook about startups for young people.The book will be distributed for free to all third-year students in secondary education.These men know what they’re writing about. Jyri Engeström cemented his place at the center of the Finnish …

Narvi Payments Oy, a Finnish startup founded in 2021, is setting its sights on international expansion. The company provides business bank accounts with dedicated Euro IBANs for e-resident companies of all sizes. Opening an account online takes less than 10 minutes, allowing businesses to start sending and receiving Euro payments from over 100 countries within days.A Focus on Human-Centric Customer …

The three finalists of each program were chosen for their progress in the program, innovation, partnership readiness, and impact potential.Axiology was selected as the regional Baltic Class Winner, as well as the Overall Winner of the Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV Program 2025 Spring edition. Axiology develops DLT market infrastructure for regulated tokenized securities under EU DLT Pilot Regime Regulation.In the words …

Leading a country or a company in Europe presents similar challenges: protecting citizens and clients, securing markets and borders, attracting investment, managing partnerships and foreign policy, and attracting and retaining talent. The book called “Strategies and Visions for Europe” explores these issues through the lens of startups and various sectors including Defense/CyberSec, Healthcare/MedTech, Public/GovTech, Environment & Energy/CleanTech, Economics, Finance/Fintech. The …

At the international startup conference Latitude59 held in Tallinn, the 2025 victory was shared by three companies. Investments ranging from €175,000 to €250,000 will be made in Estonian green energy solutions developer MarkeDroid, Latvian construction startup Adventum Tech, and Lithuanian defense technology company Luna Robotics. The syndicated investments are provided by business angels from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Each country’s …

Latitude59, which took place for the 13th time in Tallinn, Estonia, was visited by more than 3,500 people, including more than 900 startup representatives and 20 national delegations. Nearly 700 investors participated this year. 170 speakers could be seen on Latitude59’s stages. In total, there were participants from more than 70 different countries worldwide. This year, a total of 391 …

The up-tempo business season is leaning towards tranquil summer vacations. Still, there are two signature events left, like cherries on the cake-top: Latitude59 in Tallinn (May 21-23) and Arctic15 in Helsinki (June 4-5).Latitude59 is an international, impactful, and diverse startup and technology conference and a global platform that connects startups, investors, and ecosystem builders all around the world.For over a …

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 …

Svelli, a Danish foodtech startup with ambitions to revolutionize the sugar-free product market, has secured investment from several Danish investors. Svelli aims to challenge the status quo in a food industry where sugar and ultra-processed foods continue to dominate. Rather than simply offering “healthier alternatives,” the company focuses on creating full-fledged replacements. This requires not just natural ingredients but ensuring …

Interviewing Ms.Penny Schiffer, CEO of Raized.aiBy Vahur OrrinWith its iconic slushy weather and electrifying atmosphere, Slush remains one of Europe’s most sought-after startup conferences. For Penny Schiffer, CEO of Raized.ai, attending Slush is a yearly pilgrimage. “This is my fourth time here,” Penny says. “Slush isn’t just a conference; it’s a perfectly orchestrated environment where startups, investors, and ideas collide …

Interview with Ms. Sanja Hauser, founder of Betalane at Slushby Vahur Orrin In the fast-evolving digital marketing world, Zurich-based Betalane.ch has carved out a unique niche by focusing on startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded by Sanja Hauser, a marketing professional with years of experience in digital marketing, Betalane is reshaping how businesses approach marketing in the AI …