Technology company Soil Scout develops and manufactures soil measurement and monitoring systems that enable farmers around the world to improve their crop yields and golf and sports managers to keep their lawns in top condition. Regardless of the application, this saves irrigation water significantly. The company already has customers in more than 50 countries. 

When artificial intelligence (AI) and gamification are combined with Finnish pedagogical excellence, the result is an international success story that promotes sustainable development. Eduten's scalable, digital learning system is already in use in more than 50 countries.

At times, people in various parts of the world queue for hours for the self-service health measurement kiosk developed by Doctor Vili Kostamo. It is a mobile soundproof and vision-protected self-service point weighing approximately 500 kilograms, where a customer can independently perform a health check in five minutes. This Medicubex service is now on a upward trajectory and contracts are emerging. 

Merus Power designs and produces innovative electrical engineering solutions, such as energy storage, active filters and compensators. Technology of the company promotes the use of renewable energy and improves power quality and energy efficiency, in line with sustainable development.

The success of the circular economy requires changes in both economic policy and consumer behavior. Finland is a pioneer in the circular economy of clothing in Europe.

When Tommi Eronen and Markku Ylönen came up with the idea of storing heat in sand, it initially seemed almost daringly bold. Today, their startup, Polar Night Energy, along with its ongoing development of converting stored heat back into electricity, is moving towards a major energy sector breakthrough with the support of Business Finland.

The story of Crowdsorsa, founded in 2020, is typical for a tech startup: a need for a service was identified, and technology was harnessed to enable the service. The solution developed by Crowdsorsa has great potential in developing markets, and its further development takes place in an authentic environment in rural Malaysia.

A Finnish forest technology company Risutec develops technology for accelerating tree seedling planting and growth, with potential for developing markets. Founded in its founders’ workshop, the company receives both funding support and versatile guidance from Business Finland on its journey towards global forest industry markets.

From gross sales of 10 million euros to over one billion euros in under five years – how is this even possible? Yet that is exactly what IONCOR has achieved, transforming from a relatively small player into a major force in battery manufacturing and electrification.