Slush: Arctic Ambitions – Finland’s Startup Powerhouse
What are the strong sectors of the country, what kind of support services are available for international startup founders? Join Work in Finland's session at the Business Finland Happiness Lounge to learn more what the Startup Powerhouse of Finland has to offer.
Event 19.11.2025
Date and Time:
Wednesday 19 November 2025, at 3:30PM, registration starts at 3:00PM
Location:
Business Finland Happiness Lounge, Room 208, Congress Wing, Helsinki Expo and Convention Center
Program:
15.00 Registration starts
15.30 Opening remarks
15.35 Business and startup environment – Riikka Loisamo, CEO, Shortcut
15.50 Finnish investment landscape – Jonne Kuittinen, deputy CEO, Finnish Venture Capital Association
16.05 Panel discussion with expert(s) and founder(s)– Driving Finland Forward: Leading Industries and Innovations hosted by Hanna Riski, Senior advisor, Business Finland
- Amir Bathaei / Co-founder & CEO | Ileria Health Technologies
- Aline Santa Izbel / Networks and Ecosystems Manager, Business Helsinki
- Mari Luukkainen / Builder & Co-founder of Herizon.io
16.25 Where to start your startup journey in Finland, Annamari Soikkeli, Manager, Business Finland
16.30 End of session