Espoo, the Nordic city of deep tech
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. Located next to Helsinki, the Finnish capital, Enter Espoo welcomes companies and investors to Espoo's deep tech community — in the happiest country in the world.
Enter Espoo is honoured to be an official ambassador of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. Our team will be at the event on 27-28 April. Please see our programme below.
What Espoo, Finland, offers to investors and companies:
Kvanttinova quantum & microelectronics hub: More cleanroom space for companies
Espoo offers you the second-most-developed quantum cluster in the world (source: The ECIPE Quantum Project). The Kvanttinova hub will be a new microelectronics and quantum technology RDI hub next to Micronova, the largest cleanroom in the Nordics. The Kvanttinova building will offer more cleanroom space for companies in Espoo's quantum community.
Defence Tech Hub: A defence tech hub that accelerates dual-use deep tech innovation
Defence Tech Hub: Is a world-class defence deep tech innovation hub at the forefront of next-generation defence technologies in Espoo, Finland. Defence Tech Hub connects you to a network of deep tech companies, research institutions, and global partners, while linking EU and NATO priorities.
Green Line: Finland's green transition hub
Green Line is Finland's leading green transition hub for green chemistry, circular economy, and clean technology, located along the Helsinki-Espoo metro line. Green Line connects investors and companies with startups, companies, researchers, and educational institutions.
"I don't think there is anywhere else where we see as many interesting investment cases as we do here," says Troels Nielsen, CEO of Danish VC company Spring Nordic.
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Stories from Espoo, Finland
"Finland is a future-oriented, tech-driven nation built on trust, strong R&D infrastructure, highly educated talent, and a culture of innovation. With many Japanese companies already working with Finnish partners, I look forward to connecting you with the right local players for mutual success," says Mauyumi Shimizu, Senior Business Advisor, at Enter Espoo.
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