1) VTT appoints Research Professor for AI & LLMs
• Arash Hajikhani named Research Professor of AI & LLMs (from 1 Sep).
• Focus: trustworthy, applied AI across industries.
• Signals VTT’s scale-up of national AI capability.
• Strengthens links to foresight/data-economy programs.
Source: VTT (9 Sep 2025). VTT
2) VTT joins ELLIS Institute Finland
• VTT becomes member to tighten basic-to-applied AI pipeline.
• Aim: convert fundamental research into business/public solutions.
• Boosts sovereign European AI capacity in Finland.
• Supports talent exchange and joint projects.
Source: VTT (15 Sep 2025). VTT
3) VTT: “6G will be AI-native & energy-aware”
• New VTT brief: AI embedded into future 6G core.
• Autonomous resource allocation & adaptive learning.
• Targets agility, scalability, greener networks.
• Sets research agenda for Nordic telco players.
Source: VTT (10 Sep 2025). VTT
4) VTT: Quantum AI on the way
• Researchers outline quantum-enhanced ML & optimisation.
• Use cases: simulation, QML, nature-inspired models.
• Tackles current AI bottlenecks with quantum methods.
• Next steps: overcoming practical obstacles.
Source: VTT (29 Sep 2025). VTT
5) TESI backs DataCrunch €55m Series A
• Finnish AI cloud DataCrunch raises €55m growth funding.
• Led by byFounders; TESI joins with Varma & others.
• Fuels EU-sovereign AI compute/services expansion.
• Mix of equity + debt financing.
Source: TESI (8 Sep 2025). tesi.fi
6) Business Finland: AI innovation cluster call
• Funding call to support AI utilisation clusters.
• Goal: accelerate adoption across sectors.
• Focus on collaborative testing & scale-ups.
• (Call now closed) framework guides 2025–26.
Source: Business Finland (call page). businessfinland.fi
7) RELEX named Leader by IDC
• Helsinki-based RELEX tops APPS 2025 MarketScape.
• AI-native platform for advanced production planning.
• Validates Finland’s strength in applied, agentic AI.
• Momentum for further enterprise AI deployments.
Source: RELEX (19 Sep 2025). RELEX Solutions
8) Event Network expands with RELEX AI
• US experiential retailer scales assortment with AI/ML.
• Objective: maximize guest satisfaction & revenue.
• Reinforces RELEX global retail footprint.
• Rollout uses unified, AI-driven planning.
Source: RELEX (4 Sep 2025). RELEX Solutions
9) Carhartt chooses RELEX
• Workwear brand unifies planning on AI platform.
• Targets efficiency & supply-chain agility.
• Part of RELEX North America wins in Sep.
• Contract underscores AI operations value.
Source: RELEX (17 Sep 2025). RELEX Solutions
10) Norway’s Berggård Amundsen gains via RELEX AI
• Nordic electronics wholesaler cuts inventory 12%.
• AI analytics optimize replenishment & reduce waste.
• Expansion of Finnish AI tech in Nordics.
• Case published in September.
Source: RELEX (Sep 2025). RELEX Solutions
