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Dispelix Oy specializes in designing and manufacturing optical see-through displays for smart glasses and augmented reality applications. The company's flagship product, DiSPEL, is a near-to-the-eye display that uses a lens-like light guide to project virtual images into the user's field of view. Dispelix develops advanced waveguide combiners that serve as transparent displays in extended reality devices, effectively blending virtual elements with the real world. The company caters to industry leaders in the XR sector, helping to innovate and enhance the functionality of XR wearables. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Dispelix also operates subsidiaries in the United States and China.

Dispelix Oy specializes in designing and manufacturing optical see-through displays for smart glasses and augmented reality applications. The company's flagship product, DiSPEL, is a near-to-the-eye display that uses a lens-like light guide to project virtual images into the user's field of view. Dispelix develops advanced waveguide combiners that serve as transparent displays in extended reality devices, effectively blending virtual elements with the real world. The company caters to industry leaders in the XR sector, helping to innovate and enhance the functionality of XR wearables. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Dispelix also operates subsidiaries in the United States and China.

Solar Foods Ltd. is a food-tech startup based in Lappeenranta, Finland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing a sustainable protein called Solein, which serves as an alternative to animal-derived proteins. Solein is developed through a unique process that combines electricity, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, water, vitamins, and minerals to cultivate microbial biomass. This method utilizes gas fermentation, allowing the production of edible calories from hydrogen-oxidizing microbes without reliance on traditional agriculture, weather, or climate conditions. Solar Foods aims to provide nutritious food ingredients and plant-based meat alternatives that promote sustainability in food production.

Quanturi Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Espoo, specializing in continuous monitoring solutions for fermentable products. The company develops and markets connected objects and systems for data analysis, focusing on agricultural, forestry, and waste management sectors. Its product offerings include wireless monitoring systems for compost temperature, grain management, hay monitoring, and other industrial temperature applications. Quanturi Oy also sells its products online and has expanded its presence to several countries, including France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and Belgium.

Minima Processor Oy is a technology company based in Oulu, Finland, founded in 2016, specializing in semiconductor process agnostic solutions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in digital processors. The company's innovative technology allows for energy efficiency improvements of up to 20 times compared to traditional methods, primarily through ultra-low voltage operation and the removal of timing margins at nominal voltages. Minima Processor's offerings are applicable across various sectors, including consumer electronics, sensors, communication devices, medical applications, and computing systems. Their closed-loop, self-adapting intellectual property enables digital subsystems to operate efficiently at near-threshold voltages while retaining the ability to scale for increased computing power, thus significantly reducing voltage consumption for a range of tasks.

FocalSpec is a Finnish high-tech company based in Oulu that specializes in the production of advanced 3D optical sensors and related automated quality control systems. Its product lineup includes sensors, surface profilers, and 3D at-line scanners designed for various industries, including metal, electronics, plastics, and medical sectors. FocalSpec provides high-resolution 3D imaging and precise measurement capabilities, allowing clients to enhance their manufacturing processes and ensure quality control. The company operates globally, supported by a subsidiary in Atlanta and a network of integrators and distribution partners.

TactoTek specializes in injection-molded structural electronics (IMSE®), focusing on the development and licensing of technologies that enable the integration of circuits and components directly into plastic parts. This innovation allows for the transformation of traditional structures into smart, interactive surfaces, catering to sectors such as automotive, aviation, connected home, industrial control, and medical applications. TactoTek's intellectual property portfolio includes over 280 patents and extensive expertise acquired through years of research and development. The company partners with global manufacturers to implement reliable and standardized production methods for curved and conformal electronics, thereby facilitating cost-effective and scalable design solutions that enhance user experiences while promoting sustainability.

Desentum is a research-oriented biopharmaceutical company specialized in developing novel types of allergy vaccines that are based on switching the immune system's response to allergens from hypersensitivity to tolerance. They have a unique approach for designing allergy vaccines. By studying the molecular mechanism of the hypersensitivity reaction, they have made discoveries that allow for improved design of vaccines against common types of allergies. Their goal is to provide long-term relief for patients suffering from allergic symptoms, as well as reduce the social and economic burden allergies cause to both individuals and society.

BioMensio Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Tampere, Finland, established in 2015. It specializes in developing smart multi-analyte handheld detection devices for bio-analytics, providing rapid and on-site detection of various biological targets from a small sample in a single step. The company's offerings include a novel miniaturized micro-array platform that supports the quick development of new bio-screening applications, which are applicable in areas such as saliva testing, food and milk safety, point-of-care diagnostics, and bio-security. BioMensio's technology enables the creation of label-free assays, allowing for the detection of multiple analytes without the need for labeling procedures. Additionally, its Diagnostics-as-a-Service (DXaaS) platform integrates a handheld reader, multianalyte fluid cartridges, and cloud-based analytics, facilitating easier access for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to develop bio-analysis products and services.

Minima Processor Oy is a technology company based in Oulu, Finland, founded in 2016, specializing in semiconductor process agnostic solutions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in digital processors. The company's innovative technology allows for energy efficiency improvements of up to 20 times compared to traditional methods, primarily through ultra-low voltage operation and the removal of timing margins at nominal voltages. Minima Processor's offerings are applicable across various sectors, including consumer electronics, sensors, communication devices, medical applications, and computing systems. Their closed-loop, self-adapting intellectual property enables digital subsystems to operate efficiently at near-threshold voltages while retaining the ability to scale for increased computing power, thus significantly reducing voltage consumption for a range of tasks.

Spectral Engines Oy, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in the development and production of advanced spectral sensors, particularly employing micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company manufactures miniaturized sensors that make spectroscopy accessible at a competitive price point, catering to various applications including moisture measurements in pharmaceutical powders, food composition analysis, and gas detection. Its product offerings include OEM sensors, application development kits, gas sensors, portable instruments, and software development kits. Spectral Engines serves a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, providing clients with the capability for cloud connectivity and advanced algorithm integration. As of May 2018, Spectral Engines operates as a subsidiary of m-u-t AG.

Dispelix Oy specializes in designing and manufacturing optical see-through displays for smart glasses and augmented reality applications. The company's flagship product, DiSPEL, is a near-to-the-eye display that uses a lens-like light guide to project virtual images into the user's field of view. Dispelix develops advanced waveguide combiners that serve as transparent displays in extended reality devices, effectively blending virtual elements with the real world. The company caters to industry leaders in the XR sector, helping to innovate and enhance the functionality of XR wearables. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Dispelix also operates subsidiaries in the United States and China.

They have developed the world’s first truly hand-held device for grain protein measurement. The GrainSense hand-held device measures the protein, moisture, oil and carbohydrate content of cereals and other crops – i.e. key determinants of the harvest value and processing cost – while they are still in the field. The first product and services will be available to farmers in late 2016.

Paptic is a manufacturing company focused on creating innovative, wood-based materials that serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional paper and plastic products. By developing renewable and recyclable bags, Paptic addresses the pressing issue of plastic waste accumulation in the environment. The company’s products combine the eco-friendly properties of paper with the practical functionality of plastics, allowing customers to meet their everyday needs while contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Asqella specializes in the development and sale of passive submillimeter-wave video cameras designed for loss prevention and physical security applications. The company's innovative sensor technology enables high-throughput people screening, making it particularly effective in mass transit hubs, venues, and other crowded environments. Asqella's products offer superior performance in concealed threat detection compared to traditional technologies, allowing clients to safeguard critical assets by screening both visitors and employees efficiently and at a competitive cost.

TactoTek specializes in injection-molded structural electronics (IMSE®), focusing on the development and licensing of technologies that enable the integration of circuits and components directly into plastic parts. This innovation allows for the transformation of traditional structures into smart, interactive surfaces, catering to sectors such as automotive, aviation, connected home, industrial control, and medical applications. TactoTek's intellectual property portfolio includes over 280 patents and extensive expertise acquired through years of research and development. The company partners with global manufacturers to implement reliable and standardized production methods for curved and conformal electronics, thereby facilitating cost-effective and scalable design solutions that enhance user experiences while promoting sustainability.

Spectral Engines Oy, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in the development and production of advanced spectral sensors, particularly employing micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company manufactures miniaturized sensors that make spectroscopy accessible at a competitive price point, catering to various applications including moisture measurements in pharmaceutical powders, food composition analysis, and gas detection. Its product offerings include OEM sensors, application development kits, gas sensors, portable instruments, and software development kits. Spectral Engines serves a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, providing clients with the capability for cloud connectivity and advanced algorithm integration. As of May 2018, Spectral Engines operates as a subsidiary of m-u-t AG.

TactoTek specializes in injection-molded structural electronics (IMSE®), focusing on the development and licensing of technologies that enable the integration of circuits and components directly into plastic parts. This innovation allows for the transformation of traditional structures into smart, interactive surfaces, catering to sectors such as automotive, aviation, connected home, industrial control, and medical applications. TactoTek's intellectual property portfolio includes over 280 patents and extensive expertise acquired through years of research and development. The company partners with global manufacturers to implement reliable and standardized production methods for curved and conformal electronics, thereby facilitating cost-effective and scalable design solutions that enhance user experiences while promoting sustainability.

TactoTek specializes in injection-molded structural electronics (IMSE®), focusing on the development and licensing of technologies that enable the integration of circuits and components directly into plastic parts. This innovation allows for the transformation of traditional structures into smart, interactive surfaces, catering to sectors such as automotive, aviation, connected home, industrial control, and medical applications. TactoTek's intellectual property portfolio includes over 280 patents and extensive expertise acquired through years of research and development. The company partners with global manufacturers to implement reliable and standardized production methods for curved and conformal electronics, thereby facilitating cost-effective and scalable design solutions that enhance user experiences while promoting sustainability.

TactoTek specializes in injection-molded structural electronics (IMSE®), focusing on the development and licensing of technologies that enable the integration of circuits and components directly into plastic parts. This innovation allows for the transformation of traditional structures into smart, interactive surfaces, catering to sectors such as automotive, aviation, connected home, industrial control, and medical applications. TactoTek's intellectual property portfolio includes over 280 patents and extensive expertise acquired through years of research and development. The company partners with global manufacturers to implement reliable and standardized production methods for curved and conformal electronics, thereby facilitating cost-effective and scalable design solutions that enhance user experiences while promoting sustainability.

MediSapiens is a pioneering software company focused on personalized cancer medicine, catering to oncology clinics and drug development. Established on research conducted since 2005 by VTT, Technical Research Centre of Finland, and its collaborators, the company harnesses bioinformatics and peer-reviewed data to provide insights into human genetics related to health and disease. Its advanced platform facilitates the analysis, visualization, and management of complex biologics data through integrative multi-omics analysis and automated diagnostic workflows. By empowering bio-oncologists with cost-effective tools to understand genomics data, MediSapiens aids in selecting optimal treatments for patients and supports biopharmaceutical companies in developing next-generation personalized medicines.