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How a small Finnish startup was acquired by Kyocera and is disrupting the timing product market

Kyocera Technologies is on a mission to change the timing product market. Since being acquired by Kyocera in 2019, the Finnish startup has become the global leader in MEMS resonator R&D in the global timing and frequency control market.

Micro electronics

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Why Japan's leading forest and packaging company expanded to Finland: an investor perspective

Japan's leading forest and paper packaging company, Oji Holdings, acquired Walki, a Finnish forerunner in circular economy, in 2024. Oji quickly discovered the unique benefits of the Japanese-Finnish collaboration.

Circular economy

Okmetic's 6 and 8 inch silicon wafers

Semiconductor leadership through R&D and customer focus — Okmetic turns 40

Okmetic tailors semiconductor solutions to the customer's needs. After 40 years in the business, Okmetic still stands out in global competition due to its heavy focus on doing R&D with its customers and tailored solutions.

Micro electronics

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Interview of Isak Olevic, CEO of FLEXOUND™

In this interview, Isak Olevic, CEO of FLEXOUND™, talks about why the company wants to participate in the Knights of Nordics event and how Enter Espoo has supported the success of FLEXOUND™.

Interview of Claes Mikko Nilsen, Principal at NordicNinja

Claes Mikko Nilsen, Principal at NordicNinja, discusses what makes Espoo and the Knight of Nordics event special from an investor's perspective. NordicNinja is the largest Japanese-backed VC operating in Europe.

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Dispelix enables the unseen fusion of the virtual and real in Espoo's innovation community 

Dispelix is transforming the future of XR through its transparent display technology, waveguides. Espoo's innovation community offers tech companies like Dispelix an open and supportive environment for success.

Micro electronics

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How people-focused working culture drives success for supply chain tech leader RELEX

RELEX has a clear growth vision. Cutting-edge technology and a people-focused working culture have been the cornerstones of success for the Finnish supply chain technology company that has risen to the top of its field.

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How Espoo's collaborative spirit gives IQM an edge in quantum competition

IQM Quantum Computers has quickly become one of Europe's leaders in building on-premises quantum computers. Working in Espoo's innovation community has given IQM opportunities to flourish and grow.

Micro electronics

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Powering the scale-up of quantum computing — interview with Himadri Majumdar, CEO of SemiQon

In this interview, Himadri Majumdar, the co-founder and CEO of SemiQon, discusses how SemiQon is marrying quantum and semiconductors to power the scale-up of quantum computing with silicon-based quantum processors.

Micro electronics

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Time of quantum technology has come — watchmakers crafting the future

Quantum technology is expected to bring about a revolution like AI. Espoo's innovation community is developing the quantum industry talent who are creating the technologies of the future.

Micro electronics

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Interview of Niclas Carlsson, Founder and CEO of Founders Alliance

In this interview, Niclas Carlsson the founder, CEO and owner of the Swedish Founders Alliance, shares his admiration for Espoo's innovation community and its startups.

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Laboratory testing startup makes R&D projects smoother

Measurlabs set forth on the path to success from Kiuas accelerator in Espoo's startup community. The laboratory testing startup helps companies grow by providing readily available R&D and quality assurance testing services.

Circular economy

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