Make things happen
in the state of happiness
Finland is the happiest country in the world
But in Finland, happiness is much more than just an emotion. It is a state of mind – a driver and an enabler. And more than just a way to come together and solve problems, it’s a way forward. It lowers obstacles by offering predictability, assurance and shared potential to grasp onto opportunities.
Unlock your potential during Slush 2024 – join our Happiness Lounge events
Happiness is a superpower. It takes you down paths that truly attract you, like building a quantum computer, diving under the ice, turning waste into wealth, learning to speak wolf.
Slush is the world's leading startup festival, bringing together investors and companies. Business Finland is hosting a number of side events during the event week to showcase how foreign companies and investors can benefit from collaboration with Finnish companies and ecosystems.
Venue: Helsinki Exhibition Centre (Messukeskus), Conference Center (Siipi), Room 203
Access to the venue:
Conference Center entrance, Rautatieläisenkatu 3, 00520 Helsinki
Southern entrance, Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki
Northern entrance and Car Parking, Ratapihantie 17, 00520 Helsinki
Please note: Slush ticket is not required for Business Finland's Happiness Lounge events in the Conference Center.
Business Finland Happiness Lounge Events during Slush 2024
Climate tech for built environment – go-to-market
Cutting-edge climate tech innovations emerging from the Finnish real estate and construction industry will help cities, and nations to become more sustainable and decarbonize built environment. In this event selected startups and growth companies will pitch their groundbreaking solutions for the built environment. Our expert panel will select the most remarkable solutions across three exciting market tracks.
Climate tech for built environment – go-to-market
Cutting-edge climate tech innovations emerging from the Finnish real estate and construction industry will help cities, and nations to become more sustainable and decarbonize built environment. In this event selected startups and growth companies will pitch their groundbreaking solutions for the built environment. Our expert panel will select the most remarkable solutions across three exciting market tracks.
Startup in Finland
Learn first hand experiences from international founders, who have started their business in Finland - how can you make it happen in the happiest country in the world!
Startup in Finland
Learn first hand experiences from international founders, who have started their business in Finland - how can you make it happen in the happiest country in the world!
Engaging with Leading 6G Companies Ecosystems 2.0
Dive into the future at the Business Finland 6G Bridge program hosted event and save your spot to be at the forefront during Slush 2024! Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the Leading Companies' Ecosystems.
Engaging with Leading 6G Companies Ecosystems 2.0
Dive into the future at the Business Finland 6G Bridge program hosted event and save your spot to be at the forefront during Slush 2024! Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the Leading Companies' Ecosystems.
Finnish Quantum Tech and Investor matchmaking
This event offers a great opportunity to network and create new contacts with Finnish quantum tech startups and Finnish VCs. Dive into the world of Finnish quantum tech!
More information
Finnish Quantum Tech and Investor matchmaking
This event offers a great opportunity to network and create new contacts with Finnish quantum tech startups and Finnish VCs. Dive into the world of Finnish quantum tech!
More information
Innovating your next Big Thing in Finland
How to unlock your business potential and settle down for success in Finland? Business Finland's Invest in Finland team warmly welcomes companies of all sizes to join the Slush Day 2 morning wake-up session for networking opportunities and thought-provoking key note presentations.
Innovating your next Big Thing in Finland
How to unlock your business potential and settle down for success in Finland? Business Finland's Invest in Finland team warmly welcomes companies of all sizes to join the Slush Day 2 morning wake-up session for networking opportunities and thought-provoking key note presentations.
New Business from Remote Sensing Data – Investors and Companies Get Together
This event is a great opportunity for investors to get to know what Finland has to offer in remote sensing area, and for startups to get to know and interact with leading companies. Don’t miss this change to learn more on collaboration and business opportunities!
New Business from Remote Sensing Data – Investors and Companies Get Together
This event is a great opportunity for investors to get to know what Finland has to offer in remote sensing area, and for startups to get to know and interact with leading companies. Don’t miss this change to learn more on collaboration and business opportunities!
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