Hardware Startup Finland ry is a non-profit organisation that brings together hardware entrepreneurs and HW-oriented people in Finland. Our most important events are meetups, during which people get to know each other, share ideas, get feedback and help and hear talks from international speakers. We want to build a thriving hardware community and support people with their wild dreams of building physical products. Let's make Finland the HW-hub of Northern Europe together!

Our mission is to transform how financial due diligence is performed in M&A transactions. Our AI-powered platform analyses complex financial data and provides smarter insights - empowering companies and deal teams to identify risks, unlock value, and accelerate deal execution.

Componental began with a simple but stubborn curiosity: what happens when musicians are given tools that invite exploration instead of prescribing outcomes? Founded by musicians and technologists, Componental was born out of years spent taking instruments apart, questioning workflows, and searching for better ways to stay connected to the joy of making music. At the heart of Componental is a belief that technology should feel playable, expressive, and a little bit magical. Our work is deeply rooted in electronic music culture, from studios and live stages to DIY scenes and experimental communities, but always with an eye toward the future. Dubby, our first product, grew from this mindset: a versatile music multi-tool designed to remove friction, spark ideas, and encourage happy accidents rather than constrain creativity. We build slowly, thoughtfully, and with intention. Every decision, from hardware design to DSP, from software workflows to community features, is guided by real musicians, real use cases, and real curiosity. Componental isn't about chasing trends or shipping features for the sake of it. It's about creating instruments people can grow with, trust, and return to again and again. As we move forward, our mission stays the same: to design musical tools that feel alive, honest, and deeply inspiring, tools that invite you to explore sound on your own terms. Dubby, our music multi-tool, is a hands-on electronic music instrument that lets you build sounds, perform live, and explore ideas in real time. It bridges the gap between studio experimentation and stage performance, without locking you into presets, genres, or workflows.

Kleen Hub is a Copenhagen-based circular tech company building Tap & Reuse™ — a frictionless reuse system that makes reusable packaging work at scale. Our platform combines simple hardware with a lightweight software layer to enable fast, reliable reuse without the usual barriers: no app, no user registration, and no deposit handling required. We help venues and operators (cafés, campuses, stadiums, airports, corporate sites and more) replace single-use packaging with reusable cups and containers through an operationally simple setup. Tap & Reuse™ supports multiple return flows (smart return stations, return bins, handheld scanning and washing-site verification), delivers high return rates in closed and semi-closed environments, and provides clear reporting for operations and ESG. Kleen Hub works with leading partners and distributors across Europe and has deployed systems in high-volume environments, proving that reuse can be convenient for users and manageable for staff. Our mission is to remove friction from reuse and accelerate the transition away from single-use packaging — by making reuse as easy as tapping a card.

We've built Charger Health, an AI-powered Operations & Maintenance platform for EV charging networks. Our software automatically identifies issues and initiates resolution flows in real-time. This is done through combination of pattern recognition, machine learning models and an agentic infrastructure. In addition, our solution automatically creates, updates and closes tickets, optimizing the throughput of operations teams. Lastly, intelligent alerts reveal hidden issues and enables proactive remote handling. This has reduced the operational resources required to manage the network, enabling operations teams to more than double their output, while also improving key performance metrics such as uptime and charging success rate.

You invest significant resources every single day to bring visitors to your webshop. Unfortunately, the majority of them leave again without making a purchase because they cannot quickly find or get answers to exactly what they need. And that is a shame—especially when it can actually be solved relatively easily. At Userlink, we build your very own AI agent that is an expert in your specific products. This means your visitors can instantly get the answers they need, around the clock—even when your customer service is closed. But will my customers even want help from an AI agent? Yes. 73% of Danes do. In fact, most people prefer getting fast help from AI rather than waiting 3–5 minutes for a response from a human. Is using Userlink worth the investment? Of course, several parameters come into play here. However, our customers experience that, on average, 12% of those who chat with the bot also complete a purchase after they start using Userlink. To allow you to assess this yourself, you can try it completely free for 30 days. We set everything up for you, so the only thing you need to evaluate is whether it pays off or not. Are there other benefits to using Userlink? There are, of course, several advantages, but a significant one is that our customers experience, on average, 35% lower customer service costs because the AI agent handles many customer inquiries before they reach your support team.

VyPack AB is a provider of specialized packaging solutions. The company works with customized, structurally developed packaging that supports both functional requirements and brand alignment across different use cases. VyPack offers end-to-end support throughout the packaging lifecycle, from structural development to production coordination and logistics. Through a flexible production model and a network of manufacturing partners, the company enables scalable packaging solutions with adaptable order volumes and efficient lead times.

Football Travel: Crafting Unforgettable Football Experiences Football Travel is a specialized Danish-owned company dedicated to orchestrating seamless and authentic football travel experiences. Since our inception in 2008, we've leveraged our deep industry expertise to facilitate journeys for over 50,000 fans, ensuring each trip to the world's most iconic football stadiums is both memorable and hassle-free. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between passionate football enthusiasts and the live game experience. We meticulously handle all essential components of a football trip – from securing match tickets and selecting suitable accommodations to arranging flights – effectively simplifying the entire travel planning process for our clients. This comprehensive approach allows travelers to immerse themselves fully in the vibrant atmosphere of international football without the logistical complexities typically associated with such trips. We pride ourselves on being experts in the field of football travel. This expertise is built on years of experience and direct engagement with the football landscape. We provide access to matches across more than 80 clubs in major global leagues, including the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and even NFL games in Europe. Our platform is designed to offer a transparent and user-friendly booking process, giving customers control over their preferences while benefiting from our curated selections and competitive pricing. A key differentiator for Football Travel is our commitment to a holistic experience. We don't just provide tickets; we curate complete travel packages. This includes offering a range of hotel options – from budget-friendly to luxury, often near stadiums – and flexible flight choices from various airports. Our detailed pre-departure information and dedicated customer support further underscore our commitment to a high-quality service delivery. We also ensure peace of mind with our ticket and match guarantee, providing reliability in a dynamic event landscape. Our operational model is centered around understanding diverse fan needs. Whether it's a first-time stadium visit, a group pilgrimage, or an annual tradition for a seasoned supporter, we customize itineraries to match individual preferences and budgets. This adaptability extends to offering experiences beyond the match itself, such as insights into local football culture or recommendations for exploring the host city. At Football Travel, we channel our passion for football into creating accessible and extraordinary travel opportunities. We aim to be the trusted partner for anyone looking to experience the thrill of live football, backed by a proven track record and a dedication to service excellence.

At ChroniCare, we're creating a world where no one faces chronic illness alone. We're chronic disease patients and caregivers building the solution we wish existed. While many patients that have life-altering chronic conditions receive adequate medical support, they often feel lost and alone navigating all the practical and emotional challenges that come with such diagnosis. Our app connects patients through disease-specific peer-to-peer communities, allowing them to share experiences, track what matters, and support one another on their disease journey.

Swed Fintech AB is developing tech-driven investor outreach and capital allocation programs to help emerging finance talent bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice through advanced, systematic learning. There is a critical gap between traditional finance education and the demands of a modern, technology-driven investment ecosystem. Many talented individuals struggle to translate academic knowledge into real-world investor relations, capital allocation, and relationship management skills. This problem affects graduates, career changers, and even early-stage professionals — limiting their ability to build successful careers and slowing innovation in the financial sector. Swed Fintech AB is tackling this problem by integrating advanced tech, systematic research, and global best practices into a unique internship program. Interns work side-by-side with senior professionals to gain firsthand exposure to capital raising, investor outreach, and allocator psychology, while also interacting with modern CRM systems, outreach automations, and AI-based research tools. We blend human skills with technology to deliver a transformative learning experience rooted in Nordic excellence and strategic thinking. At Swed Fintech AB, we believe humanity will thrive in a future where fintech, automation, and AI transform 99% of repetitive tasks — freeing people to focus on higher-value problem solving and innovation. Seeing how many young finance professionals struggle to access practical, meaningful opportunities, we were inspired to bridge this gap by combining world-class training with technology-driven solutions. We are motivated by a mission to transform humanity through excellence in frontier research and technology, helping shape a better financial, healthcare, and learning landscape for everyone.

We are developing Camofoil – a revolutionary, adaptive, and cost-effective camouflage solution that significantly reduces the heat signature of unmanned systems and beyond. It's a disposable, nanostructured plastic foil with adhesive backing for fast, easy installation, repair, and replacement in the field. Our technology is scalable and continuously improving to keep up with rapid advancements in sensor capabilities. We are also proud to say that our foil is currently being combat tested by soldiers on the frontline in Ukraine.

Our vision is to be Scandinavia's leading news media about tech companies, startups and scaleups. We deliver objective, insightful and interesting news that sharpens our readers' understanding of business, technology and culture through professional news journalism. We cover the startup ecosystem, the evolution of scaleups and tech companies, and the people who runs them. We investigate how national and EU policies influence and set the scene for innovation, entrepreneurship and tech. https://24victoria.dk/

ABchar is developing a new type of pyrolysis reactor, affordable heating and the possibility of small-scale biochar production, adapted to agriculture.. This will help achieve the goal of a 40% reduction in emissions from the agricultural sector. What is pyrolysis? Simply put, this is the heating of an organic material without access to oxygen. This leads to a series of reactions that ultimately result in 3 main products; biochar, oil and gas. We want to utilize the biochar in this process. The oil and gas will be burned and the heat from this will be used to dry grain, heat barns, greenhouses, residential buildings and other things that need heat on a farm. Why pyrolysis and biochar? Plants absorb CO2 from the air around us through photosynthesis. They are actually extremely good at this too. The residual product is mainly oxygen and the plant material. The great thing about pyrolysis is that we are able to separate water, oxygen and hydrogen from the plant material and we are left with more or less pure carbon 80% +. This is carbon from the air! If we take this coal and spread it on our agricultural land, it will be stored there for up to 1000 years and perhaps longer. In some cases, the soil will become more fertile and less vulnerable to periods of too much or too little water.

Elly is an early-stage, pre-revenue AI startup revolutionizing the future of AI interactions. Our innovative solution curates and recommends the best AI models based on user prompts, ensuring seamless, private, and energy-efficient interactions with top-performing, compliant models. Elly's mission is to elevate AI conversations by continuously accessing and recommending the best AI models tailored to user prompts. This approach not only enhances the quality of interactions but also boosts productivity through an intuitive interface and advanced prompt engineering. With our platform, we're setting new standards for accessible, efficient, private and compliment AI for all.

We offer a clinically validated treatment tool and concept for efficient childhood obesity treatment in a clinical setting. With objective data collection as a basis, gathered in the comfort of the families own homes, we automate and display reports to health care professionals in order to prioritize patient intervention at the right time. This enables clinics to double treatment effect with half the resources compared to traditional care.