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Defence Tech Hub

Defence Tech Hub is a world-class innovation hub at the forefront of next-generation defence technologies in Espoo, Finland. Based in the dynamic Otaniemi area, Defence Tech Hub connects you to a network of deep tech companies, research institutions, and global partners. The hub accelerates the disruption of quantum computing, space-based intelligence, cybersecurity, microelectronics, advanced sensing, and more.

What is Defence Tech Hub?

Defence Tech Hub is a network of cutting-edge Finnish startups and research organisations. Pioneering companies like ICEYE, the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, and IQM, Europe's leading quantum computing company, form the hub's core. The hub also connects you to top R&D players working in key strategic areas of defence, including:

Together, the players form a collaborative platform for testing, scaling, and commercialising defence deep tech solutions that meet the ever-evolving requirements of modern security environments. (Page continues below the image)

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For whom?

Defence Tech Hub welcomes both Finnish and global defence players. Startups, companies, investors, and research organisations can join the hub as partners. Also, if you're a non-traditional defence tech company looking for ways to enter the defence market, Defence Tech Hub is for you.

Why cooperate?

Defence Tech Hub offers a gateway to Finland's most advanced defence innovation ecosystem, accelerating the disruption in the defence tech field. Join us!

Get in touch

Defence Tech Hub is open to new initiatives, partners, and companies in the defence technology field. Contact our team to explore collaboration opportunities.

Want to know more about Defence Tech Hub?

Miska Hakala

Miska

Hakala

Director, Innovation, Growth & Invest In

+358 40 737 4697

miska.hakala@espoo.fi

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Ossi

Ritvos

Senior Business Advisor

+358 40 745 1545

ossi.ritvos@espoo.fi

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Sauli

Eloranta

Vice President, Defence, VTT

+358 40 580 8664

sauli.eloranta@vtt.fi

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Rasmus

Basilier

Manager, Incubation and Acceleration, VTT

+358 50 409 1504

rasmus.basilier@vtt.fi

Partners

Research & business services

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VTT

Research and innovation partner for companies and one of Europe’s leading research institutions.

Nordic Defence Innovation Foundry

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DEFINE

Defence innovation ecosystem of the City of Riihimäki.

Enter Espoo

Space tech

ICEYE

Earth observation with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation.

Kuva Space

Planetary intelligence through hyperspectral satellite constellation.

ReOrbit

Software-enabled satellites for secure communications.

Skylo

Satellite connectivity.

NorthBase

Ground station services.

Diamant

Aalto University's project for thin membrane antenna technology for space applications.

Quantum tech

IQM

Quantum computers.

QMill

Quantum algorithms.

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SemiQon

Quantum processors.

Arctic Instruments

Near-quantum-limited amplifier.

QuantrolOx

Qubit automation.

Sensor tech

ELFys

Customised photodetectors.

HitSeed

Intelligent and independent sensor computers.

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Planno

Sensing solutions for textiles.

Cyber security

Xiphera

Hardware-based security solutions with strong cryptographic expertise.

ConfidentialMind

Software platform for private, secure, enterprise and government AI.

ReLoc

GNSS jamming and spoofing resistant positioning, navigation and timing.

Mideye

Secure remote and other connections (also 100% on-premise). Eliminate attacks on your network.

Communication technology

Savox

Wireless team communications.

Energy & power

Tespack

Smart mobile micro grids.

Nelinor

Vensum Power

DC-DC power conversion.

Mobility

GIM Robotics

Location awareness for logistics and mobile machinery.

Other

Huld

Technology and design house.

SelectAM

Data-driven insights for digital manufacturing.

Aufwin Defence Systems

Situational awareness and force protection.

Harp Technologies

R&D services in RF, microwave, and millimetre-wave engineering.

Spectacular AI

Free positioning for drones.

Nordic Inertial

Inertial sensing applications.

Temet

Blast & CBRN protection.

HTM Solutions

Non-invasive vital sign monitoring technology to protect firefighters in hostile conditions.

See Through Solutions

THz security camera.

Refamo

Steel structure fatigue assessment technology.

Varjo

Delta Technics

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