🇫🇮 Finland
1) VTT unveils HyCom Core
New hybrid computing architecture for energy-efficient AI/physics workloads.
Targets scalable accelerators + novel memory hierarchy.
Positions VTT in EU HPC–AI stack.
Source: VTT news, 1 Oct 2025. VTT
2) VTT & NordAmps push InP HEMT RF
New RF semiconductor path for 6G-class front-ends.
Promises low-noise, high-linearity devices.
Early ecosystem partners listed.
Source: VTT news, 6 Oct 2025. tesi.fi
3) VTT joins TeleQuant “Digital Backbone”
Finnish role in ultra-secure quantum communications testbeds.
Focus on TCP/IP-compatible QKD integration.
EU-level collaboration flagged.
Source: VTT project news, 7 Oct 2025. vinova.se
4) SemiQon advances cryo-CMOS
Demonstrates 40 nm cryogenic CMOS for scalable quantum control.
Cuts wiring/thermal load for quantum processors.
Roadmap to pilot production.
Source: SemiQon release, 10 Oct 2025. SINTEF
5) Nokia + NVIDIA: $1 bn strategic deal
Equity investment + AI-RAN/6G partnership.
Aims to accelerate telco AI and data-center synergies.
Large directed share issue executed.
Source: Nokia, 28–30 Oct 2025. Nokia Corporation | Nokia+1
6) ICEYE launches Tactical Access
Subscription tasking for time-critical SAR imagery.
Guarantees fast tasking + delivery at scale.
Targets government & insurers.
Source: ICEYE, 30 Oct 2025. iceye.com
7) ICEYE × IHI satellite constellation deal
Agreement to build EO constellation for security/civil use.
Deepens Japan–Nordic space ties.
Multi-satellite roadmap noted.
Source: ICEYE, 16 Oct 2025. iceye.com
8) ICEYE adds Slovakia flood data layer
Partnership with EMIS for near-real-time hazards.
Strengthens national monitoring platform.
Optional wildfire monitoring add-on.
Source: ICEYE, 23 Oct 2025. iceye.com+1
9) Oura raises $900 m (record in Finland)
Growth to >$1 bn 2025 revenue; AI/product acceleration.
Tesi highlights domestic scale-up strategy.
Valuation cited at $11 bn.
Source: Tesi, 14 Oct 2025. tesi.fi
10) Lifeline Ventures closes €400 m fund
Largest Finland-focused VC fund to date.
Tesi commits significant LP ticket.
More dry powder for later-stage follow-ons.
Source: Tesi, 21 Oct 2025. tesi.fi
11) Wärtsilä to deliver Australia’s largest DC-coupled hybrid
Battery-plus-solar architecture announced.
Targets grid stability + renewable penetration.
Global reference for DC-coupled scale.
Source: Wärtsilä, 27 Oct 2025. Wartsila.com
12) Wärtsilä divests Marine Electrical Systems
VINCI Energies deal closed.
Sharpens focus on core energy & marine systems.
Portfolio streamlining continues.
Source: Wärtsilä, 31 Oct 2025. Wartsila.com
13) LUT study: precious metals lost in e-waste
Doctoral work quantifies gold/copper losses.
Suggests improved recovery routes.
Industrial recycling implications.
Source: LUT, 29 Oct 2025. LUT-yliopisto
14) Aalto adds ELLIS AI professor
Jiancheng Yang joins ELLIS Institute Finland.
Focus on AI for healthcare.
Strengthens national AI talent base.
Source: Aalto, 29 Oct 2025. Aalto University
