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Espoo's deep tech ecosystem accelerates defence, quantum and green innovation

Within a few square kilometres in Espoo's Otaniemi district, universities, research labs, startups and investors form one of the Nordic region's most concentrated deep tech ecosystems.

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Espoo, Finland at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026

Espoo is the epicentre of Finnish innovation and one of Europe's leading deep tech innovation communities. In Espoo, startups, investors, RDI hubs, and universities form one of the Nordic region's most concentrated deep tech ecosystems.

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Aalto University launches IQM-built quantum computer for education and research

Aalto University launches a new 20-qubit quantum computer, delivered by Espoo-based IQM. Aalto's first quantum computer will be used by students and researchers.

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Sauna, ice swimming and 100 deep tech startups, the investor experience of Demo Day

Enter Espoo hosted about 30 investors from across Europe for a uniquely Nordic startup event experience during the Aalto Startup Center Demo Day 2026 in Espoo, Finland, on 3–4 March.

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Finnish quantum leader IQM is going public in the US

IQM Quantum Computers, the Espoo-based global leader in full-stack superconducting quantum computers, will go public in the USA. The public listing will make IQM the first European quantum company to go public.

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Quantum hardware at IQM's showroom.

5 quantum companies you should know in Espoo

In the past couple of years, Espoo’s Otaniemi–Keilaniemi area has emerged as a thriving hub for quantum technology. In this article, we highlight five prominent Espoo-based companies at the forefront of quantum innovation.

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Enter Espoo is an ambassador of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, meet us there

Enter Espoo has been appointed as a SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 ambassador. Contact Mayumi Shimizu, Enter Espoo's Senior Business Advisor, if you'd like to discuss investment, collaboration and landing opportunities in Espoo.

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Espoo is heavily featured in EU-Startups's list of 10 Finnish startups to look out for in 2026

Espoo-based startups are well-represented in EU-Startups's 10 Finnish startups to look out for in 2026! Deep tech-driven business focus unifies the four Espoo startups featured on the list.

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Jan Goetz becomes IQM's sole CEO

IQM Quantum Computers has announced the appointments of Jan Goetz as sole CEO and Søren Hein as COO and Deputy CEO. Since being founded in 2018, IQM has grown into a globally leading quantum computing company.

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Startup study: Espoo is Finland's most deep tech-oriented, international, and competitive startup city

A new study on early-stage Finnish startups is now available. According to the study, Espoo is Finland's most deep tech-oriented, international, and competitive startup city.

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IQM to expand its Finnish production facility—invests €40 million to meet growing demand

IQM invests in its production facility to scale up production to up to 30 quantum computers a year. The expanded facility will spread over 8,000 square meters.

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QMill launches record-breaking quantum computing service, QMill Circuit Compression

QMill launched its new record-breaking quantum computing service, QMill Circuit Compression. It's an AI-powered service that enhances the performance of current quantum hardware.

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