Space Business Forum: Growth from Space
Welcome to help build Finland’s next growth story! The Space Business Forum will launch Business Finland’s two-year Space Growth Project and invites companies and other organisations interested in the development and growth of the space sector to get involved.
Time: Monday 16 November at 10:00-13:00 (registration at 9:30 onwards)
Place: Team Finland House, Porkkalankatu 1, 00180 Helsinki
Registration
Further information
Kari Klossner
Head of Space Growth Project
kari.klossner (at) businessfinland.fi
Greta Neffling
Growth Project Coordinator
Practicalities
greta.neffling (at) businessfinland.fi
Welcome to help build Finland’s next growth story! The Space Business Forum will launch Business Finland’s two-year Space Growth Project and invites companies and other organisations interested in the development and growth of the space sector to get involved.
Space is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, but it also offers opportunities for companies that have not traditionally operated in the space sector. Satellite data, emerging technologies, defence and security applications, communications, logistics, and environmental monitoring are opening up new business opportunities for Finnish companies.
This event offers a great opportunity to connect with the Finnish space community and gain insights into the latest developments in the field. Throughout the program, you’ll have chances to network with other participants. You’re also warmly welcome to continue the conversations over a self-paid networking lunch after the event.
Register soon and save your spot at the event!
Preliminary Agenda:
9:30-10:00
Registration and morning coffee
10:00-13:00
Welcome & introductions: A new phase for Finnish space business - Launching the new growth project
- Kari Klossner, Head of Space Growth Project, Business Finland
SPACE4Cities: Cities as Launch Customers for Space-Enabled Business
- Ari Kaukiainen, SPACE4Cities Coordinator, Forum Virium Helsinki
- Renske Martijnse-Hartikka, SPACE4Cities Coordinator, Forum Virium Helsinki
From National Resilience Needs to European Space Business
- Johanna Tamminen, Research Prof., Head of Unit, Earth Observation Research, Finnish Meteorological Institute
Q&A
Networking break
Company case: Skyfora; Measuring the Atmosphere, Opening Global Markets
- N.N., Skyfora
Company case: Kuva Space; From Finnish Innovation to Global Markets
- Jarkko Antila, Chief Executive Officer, Kuva Space
Q&A
Practical ESA entry routes for Finnish companies (BF + ESA reps)
- Tiina Nurmi, Chief Advisor, Business Finland
Closing remarks
- Kari Klossner, Head of Space Growth Project, Business Finland
13:00 onwards
Self-paid networking lunch
Please note that the agenda can change.
About the Growth Project
Business Finland’s Space Growth Project brings together growth-oriented companies, research organisations, and ecosystem players to develop new business opportunities and accelerate international growth. The project aims to help Finnish companies and organisations enter global space value chains, build new partnerships, and commercialise their expertise in international markets.
We are particularly looking for:
- Growth companies in the space sector
- Technology companies considering expanding into space value chains
- Companies using satellite data
- Innovative companies and organisations looking for new business opportunities.