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IQM CEO on quantum chip superiority and becoming an ecosystem enabler

In this interview, IQM's CEO, Jan Goetz, talks about IQM's competitive advantages in the quantum computing industry and how Espoo's innovation ecosystem has contributed to the company's success.

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How IQM became the global leader in full-stack quantum computers

IQM's story of becoming the global leader in quantum computing has become a seminal piece of Finnish deep tech lore. Now, the company is taking over the quantum narrative on a global scale.

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Manufacturing customised photodetectors with unmatched sensitivity in Espoo, Finland

Interview with ElFys CEO Mikko Juntunen, who talks about the benefits of being in Espoo's innovation community and Defence Tech Hub. ElFys makes photodetectors with market-leading sensitivity for light detection applications in space, defence, and health monitoring.

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A once-in-a-lifetime photodetector invention catalysed the story of dual-use startup ElFys

ElFys manufactures photodetectors for light detection applications with market-leading sensitivity. In the defence field, ElFys focuses on laser guidance technology for missiles, enabling a lock-on distance increase of up to 30%.

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Defence Tech Hub seizing the dual-use business momentum in Espoo, Finland

Defence Tech Hub has seized the defence tech business momentum by creating a dynamic network of about 50 dual-use companies in Espoo, Finland. With the network offered by Defence Tech Hub, Espoo has become the go-to Finnish dual-use business ecosystem.

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How Espoo-Korea collaboration powers innovation and sustainable growth

Enter Espoo has strengthened innovation collaboration between Finland and South Korea in the last few years. Now, the work has started to bring concrete results as new opportunities are opening up in both regions.

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How deep tech talents find unique opportunities in Espoo, Finland — the startup story of Kyocera Technologies

Discover why Kyocera acquired the Finnish startup Kyocera Technologies and what makes Espoo, Finland, an excellent place for tech talents. Interview with Antti Jaakkola, co-founder and CTO of Kyocera Technologies.

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How Japanese professionals find healthy work-life balance in Espoo, Finland

Big Japanese companies have found the benefits of working in Espoo, Finland's second-biggest city, next to Helsinki. Companies get access to one of the world's top deep tech ecosystems and world-class talents.

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Mitsubishi Electric found the perfect technology partnership in Finland

Big Japanese companies like Mitsubishi Electric are finding strategic partners in Espoo, Finland. Mitsubishi Electric started a wide-ranging strategic partnership with EKE-Electronics, a leading Train Control and Management Systems developer.

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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.

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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.

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10 takeaways on how to enter the US defence tech market

Are you interested in entering the USA defence tech market? This article gives you 10 takeaways about how companies can succeed in the US defence market.

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