Meet us at Slush 2022
The University of Helsinki and Helsinki Innovation Services (HIS) are one of the official main partners of Slush 2022 – now participating for the 8th year in a row! We are looking forward to seeing collaboration come to life while connecting researchers with the business world. See you at Slush 2022 on 17th and 18th November 2022!
Because impact is our business

We believe that science-based innovations will change the world, that science-based startups have the proven potential to become hugely successful businesses, and that the future may be changed by those who believe and back them early on.

The University of Helsinki and Helsinki Innovation Services will exhibit 6 science-based spinout companies and 10 innovations at earlier stages of commercialisation path in Slush 2022 on 17th and 18th November 2022. Slush is an opportunity to find new partners, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Come to meet us, and let’s make business more impactful!

Welcome to Unicorner where science meets entrepreneurship!

We will host a world-class official side event of Slush, Unicorner in downtown Helsinki on 17th November 2022.

At Unicorner, we demonstrate how scientific research can offer investors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers opportunities for both profits and impact. You will also have an opportunity to meet the inventors behind 14 science-based innovations from the University of Helsinki seeking to be commercialised.

The keynote speech will be given by Dr. Ron Seligmann, Senior Advisor to the global AgTech industry followed by a panel discussion on the role of science and entrepreneurship as enablers of future solutions. 

The speakers in the panel are Dr. Seligmann, Reetta Kivelä, Professor of Practice at the University of Helsinki and Hanna Tuomisto, an Associate Professor in sustainable food systems.

Join us for the insightful programme and enjoy networking!

Commercialisation projects showcased at Slush
Science-based spinout companies
Contact us

The commercialisation experts of the technology transfer office, Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd (HIS) are happy to provide you with more detailed information about the innovation projects and spinout companies emerging from the world-class research done at the University of Helsinki.

Let's be in touch. Together we can lead science-based innovations into impactful businesses!