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Solar Foods is a food‑tech company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland. It develops a patented hydrogen‑fermentation platform that converts electricity into hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to feed hydrogen‑oxidizing microbes. The resulting single‑cell biomass is processed into Solein, a protein‑rich powder that serves as a sustainable, nutritionally complete substitute for animal‑derived proteins. The company focuses on commercializing this technology to produce food raw materials that can replace animal‑based foods while reducing environmental impact.

Infinited Fiber Company Oy, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in textile chemical recycling. The company has developed a patented technology that transforms cellulose-rich materials, such as cotton-rich textile waste, used cardboard, and agricultural byproducts like wheat and rice straw, into high-quality fibers resembling cotton. This innovative process allows manufacturers in the textile industry to utilize recycled materials, significantly reducing their reliance on virgin resources. Infinited Fiber's technology has been validated by prominent brands and has garnered recognition, including the Europas 2020 Hottest Sustainability Tech Award and a spot on the Global 50 to Watch list by the Cleantech Group in 2019. Additionally, the company was selected for WWF's Climate Solver network, highlighting its commitment to sustainability in the fashion sector.

Dispelix Oy is a Finnish company specializing in the design and manufacture of optical see-through displays for smart glasses and extended reality (XR) devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Dispelix develops advanced waveguide combiners that create transparent displays, allowing users to experience a seamless blend of virtual and real-world environments. The company's flagship product, DiSPEL, utilizes a lens-like light guide to project high-quality, full-color images into the user's field of view, compatible with various image sources including LCOS, LCD, LED, and laser technologies. With subsidiaries in the United States and China, Dispelix aims to be a key player in the XR industry, partnering with leading companies to innovate and enhance the functionality and design of XR wearables.

Dispelix Oy is a Finnish company specializing in the design and manufacture of optical see-through displays for smart glasses and extended reality (XR) devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Dispelix develops advanced waveguide combiners that create transparent displays, allowing users to experience a seamless blend of virtual and real-world environments. The company's flagship product, DiSPEL, utilizes a lens-like light guide to project high-quality, full-color images into the user's field of view, compatible with various image sources including LCOS, LCD, LED, and laser technologies. With subsidiaries in the United States and China, Dispelix aims to be a key player in the XR industry, partnering with leading companies to innovate and enhance the functionality and design of XR wearables.

Solar Foods is a food‑tech company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland. It develops a patented hydrogen‑fermentation platform that converts electricity into hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to feed hydrogen‑oxidizing microbes. The resulting single‑cell biomass is processed into Solein, a protein‑rich powder that serves as a sustainable, nutritionally complete substitute for animal‑derived proteins. The company focuses on commercializing this technology to produce food raw materials that can replace animal‑based foods while reducing environmental impact.

Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016, headquartered in Espoo, with additional locations across Europe, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium. The company specializes in developing and providing continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and waste management. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, and hay, as well as temperature monitoring systems applicable to various other industries. Quanturi Oy also engages in online sales of its innovative solutions, emphasizing the analysis of data associated with its connected objects.

Minima Processor Oy is a Finnish company, founded in 2016 and based in Oulu, that specializes in developing innovative semiconductor technology solutions aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of digital processors. The company's technology enables improvements of up to 20 times in energy efficiency compared to traditional solutions, primarily through ultra-low voltage operation and the removal of timing margins at nominal voltages. Minima Processor's self-adapting intellectual property allows digital subsystems to operate effectively at near-threshold voltages while also being capable of scaling up to meet increased computing demands. Their solutions find applications across various industries, including consumer electronics, sensors, communication devices, medical applications, and computing systems, thereby promoting significant reductions in voltage consumption for diverse tasks.

FocalSpec is a Finnish high-tech company specializing in laboratory-grade measurement precision for online quality control and manufacturing line optimization. It offers sensors, 2D profilers, and 3D at-line scanners serving metal, electronics, plastics, medical industries, and systems integrators.

BioMensio develops smart handheld devices for rapid, on-site detection of multiple biological targets. Its core technology enables label-free assays and facilitates development of new bio-screening applications. The company's products include BioMensio devices and a novel miniaturized microarray platform, serving point-of-care, food safety, and bio-security applications.

Minima Processor Oy is a Finnish company, founded in 2016 and based in Oulu, that specializes in developing innovative semiconductor technology solutions aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of digital processors. The company's technology enables improvements of up to 20 times in energy efficiency compared to traditional solutions, primarily through ultra-low voltage operation and the removal of timing margins at nominal voltages. Minima Processor's self-adapting intellectual property allows digital subsystems to operate effectively at near-threshold voltages while also being capable of scaling up to meet increased computing demands. Their solutions find applications across various industries, including consumer electronics, sensors, communication devices, medical applications, and computing systems, thereby promoting significant reductions in voltage consumption for diverse tasks.

Founded in 2014, Spectral Engines develops and manufactures miniaturized spectral sensors for various applications. These include moisture measurement in pharmaceutical powders, food composition analysis (protein, fat, sugars), gas detection, and process spectroscopy.

Dispelix Oy is a Finnish company specializing in the design and manufacture of optical see-through displays for smart glasses and extended reality (XR) devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Dispelix develops advanced waveguide combiners that create transparent displays, allowing users to experience a seamless blend of virtual and real-world environments. The company's flagship product, DiSPEL, utilizes a lens-like light guide to project high-quality, full-color images into the user's field of view, compatible with various image sources including LCOS, LCD, LED, and laser technologies. With subsidiaries in the United States and China, Dispelix aims to be a key player in the XR industry, partnering with leading companies to innovate and enhance the functionality and design of XR wearables.

GrainSense Oy, founded in 2014 and based in Oulu, Finland, specializes in agricultural technology with the development of a hand-held device for measuring grain protein and other critical parameters. This innovative device assesses protein, moisture, oil, and carbohydrate content of cereals and crops directly in the field, allowing farmers, seed producers, and plant breeders to make informed decisions that enhance profitability. Additionally, it assists meat producers in managing the protein content of animal feed in real time. The device incorporates GPS positioning and offers cloud-based data services, enabling users to analyze and control crop quality effectively. GrainSense's products were first made available to farmers in late 2016.

Founded in 2014, Spectral Engines develops and manufactures miniaturized spectral sensors for various applications. These include moisture measurement in pharmaceutical powders, food composition analysis (protein, fat, sugars), gas detection, and process spectroscopy.