Members: Luis Alejandro Mantilla, Kenneth Medina, Devontay Cross
Mentors: Lasse Huotari, Kim Väisänen
KLiin is working to develop a next-generation laundry service. The team currently offers pick-up and delivery laundry and dry-cleaning services through their platform, with an app on the way.
Members: Oğuzhan Polat, Yasin Serdar Özkanca, Ali Rıza Babaoğlan, Miraç Göksu Öztürk, Banu Babaoğlan
Mentors: Anett Numa, Michael Vormittag
Nordat is is building an AI-powered big data management SaaS solution to help those working in marketing & sales build better B2B insights.
Members: Diógenes Díaz Osorio, David Caceres Del Castillo
Mentors: Leticia Rayas, Pablo Mosquera Martínez
HOLU is building an AI-powered web-app for qualification matched employment.
HOLU was a participant in the Compass 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Christopher Petrie, Andrei Laperie
Mentors: Laura Bonomini, Andrés-Leonardo Martínez-Ortiz
Kwizie is creating an AI-copilot that transforms passive video consumption into multiplayer quizzes with a single click.
Members: Sofia Piltz, Hanna Viisanen-Kuopila, Riku Tikkanen
Mentors: Sharon Fireman, Samuli Salmela
Ankerias seeks to offer a personalised chronic pain treatment using AI, modelling, and their Kipuni app to better target spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy.
Ankerias took part in the HealthX pre-incubator.
Members: Tea Jarma-Vartiainen, Jaana Sampolahti, Sami Virtanen, Perttu Kähäri, Melina Suves, Auli Lahtela, Marika Staljon Bührer
Mentors: Tuomas Oksanen, Ariel Cohen
Sopia is building a flexible, open marketplace where supply and demand for commercial premises meet 24/7.
Sopia took part in the Compass 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Ari Heiskanen, Max Ahonen, Anmol Kumar
Mentors: Gabriele Garavini, Ramón Crespí
The health and well-being of your pets is a priority for any pet owner, but there is a severe shortage of means to monitor your pets' health and especially among canines, with diabetes being one of the prevalent diseases. The problem lies in the lack of accessible, real-time solutions for monitoring and managing canine diabetes. Pet owners and veterinarians often struggle to gain comprehensive insights into a dog's health, leading to difficulties in early disease detection and tailored care.
Dora aims to develop a comprehensive solution to address the issue of canine diabetes. In practice, the product offered by Dora is a combination of wearable sensors and a user-friendly mobile app, which enables pet owners and veterinarians to better monitor and uphold a dog's health much more effectively than before. Personalised insight gathered by analysing sensor data will also be a point of focus in development.
Dora took part in the HealthX pre-incubator and the Compass 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Ville Rantanen, Tomi Kaitarinne, Teemu Parkkinen, Catarina Myllärniemi, Marika Pendolin, Kimmo Pendolin
Mentors: Neri Friedlander, Sergio Rodrigues
HemmaKoti is creating an AI-powered platform which digitises housework service providers and connects them with individuals, families, and homeowners.
Members: Pasi Herranen, Teppo Toivonen, Panu Miettinen
Mentors: Antti Ritala, Mauro Sacchi
Vacuum Wood Tech is developing carbon neutral, wooden construction elements as well as simple vacuum drying maintenance processes with IoT sensor elements which have extremely long lifetimes and can be used under extreme humidity, all based on their patent-pending Vacuum Insulation Solution.
Members: Alireza Nakhjavani, Mohammad Javad Golshenas, Sina Rahimi Motem, Siamak Rahimi Motem
Mentors: Ramón Crespí, Sam Laakkonen
The Iprefab is building an online aggregator engine designed to provide users with a single source solution to compare prices, designs, delivery terms, features, and other information from multiple fast delivery, carbon friendly modular light construction manufacturers and traders with a turnkey solution.
Members: Maria Pylväs, Andrei Geregei, Evgeniya Shitova, Maria Sazhina, Vladislav Lemeshko, Ilia Osovski
Mentors: Fernando Trolia Slamic, Pablo Campos
KehoSense is developing a wearable human thermal monitoring system. They plan on utilising sensors and software to solve the problem of thermo-monitoring and occupational illnesses.
Members: Alexander Skripkin, Anna Ezheleva, Vadim Veshchezerov
Mentors: Thorsten Lambertus, Sam Laakkonen
True Colour offers photon counting spectral X-ray detectors and semiconductors for security applications in aviation and other security checkpoints, as well as new types of defectoscopes and scientific devices for medical and industrial applications.
Members: Jami Nieminen, Markus Näsman, Mika Eskola
Mentors: Mia Uitto, Tomi Kankainen
itFixBox is reinventing remote IT-support with patented self-service smart-lockers for fast, easy, and secure computer and IT device repair. Devices stay in the locker when support agents repair them remotely but without the need to install remote software on target devices.
Members: Ville Karinen, Robin Karinen
Mentors: Merja Leppänen, Matti Aksela
Kitsain is developing a grocery management app to reduce food waste generated in households. The app eases the consumer's daily hassle caused by grocery shopping and food preparation. Kitsain’s aim is to reduce food-related costs and time spent and provide tech-aided solutions to support sustainable daily chores.
Members: Roman Kyrychenko, Vassilis Maltezos
Mentors: Tamir Huberman, Konsta Rönkkö
All-Seeing AI is developing AI-powered media analytics by detecting complex communication phenomena and delivering real-time, tailored insights.
All-Seeing AI took part in the Compass 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Elena Melnikova, Eldar Aliev, Panagiotis Kalogeropoulos, Dmitriy Stepkin
Mentors: Oriol Pascual Moya-Angeler, Michael Vormittag
18 Wheels is developing the first eco-friendly all-terrain vehicle equipped with an innovative suspension system.
18 Wheels took part in the Compass 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Emma Kynkäänniemi, Emmi Korjus, Ida Nikkilä
Mentors: Anja Leissner, Jukka Lahtinen
Three Mushketeers is developing remush tech to process mushroom waste into multifunctional powder.
Members: Mark Popov, Sergey Kleymenov, Dave Vasquez
Mentors: Hanna Helin, Sascha Fritz
Rollyy is developing a robot management system for remote-controlled and fully autonomous robots.
Members: Sini Valmari, Tejas Kotha, SM Amdae, Tommi Elo
Mentors: Jouni Lounasmaa, Tuukka Ylälahti
Did you know that approximately 25% of global emissions come from the food system? The aim of Food Futures is to reward making sustainable choices in restaurants by implementing a loyalty aspect to dining out. An app provides consumers credits for vegan or vegetarian meal choices and the gained credits can be used for rewards or charity. Moreover, restaurants and cities get data about sustainable consumer behaviour. The platform provides motivational sustainability lifestyle support and promotes the 12th target of responsible consumption and production in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Members: Roman Yangarber, Anisia Katinskaia, Anh-Duc Vu, Jue Hou, Silja Huttunen
Mentors: Mikael Malmivaara, Jori Karvonen
The team is developing a new AI-based approach to support language learning, with particular focus on Finnish and several other languages.
Members: Tareque Mahmud, Lidiia Salo
Mentors: Sara Mattila, Jarno Laine
Helsinki Creators makes finding your way in the creative job market easier by offering a platform where you can get professional reviews of your portfolio or CV, find a mentor to help you, connect with real hiring companies, find networking events, create projects to improve your portfolio, and get coaching for freelancing and independent work.
Members: Emilie Ressouche
Mentors: Jarno Laine, Saila Tykkyläinen
People are getting lonelier in industrialised countries all over the world. Luckily, there are ways to get out of loneliness, such as having a community around a shared hobby. However, finding hobbies can be difficult when moving into a new town or country, especially if there's a language barrier. ToGather tackles loneliness among young adults, immigrants, and people moving into new towns by facilitating their access to arts, crafts, and creative hobbies through a geolocalised app that displays creative workshops and events available around the local area, and with a community built around shared values, experiences, and feelings.
ToGather was part of the HealthX pre-incubator.
Members: Matti Pohjonen, Kazu Ahmed
Mentors: Pete Karumo, Markus Raivio
UnplugIT is a digital solutions provider that helps organisations, peoples, and communities who make a positive impact on the world. The project's mission is to combine the ethical and inclusive development and use of AI with participatory research methods that involve and cater to low-resource and "offline" communities in the Global South. Unlike its competitors, unPlugIT focuses on providing solutions for regions where reliable access to electricity or the internet is not guaranteed, and where existing solutions may not work due to cultural or language differences.
unPlugIT was part of the SÄRÖ/FRACTURE 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Francisco Rangel, Leah Martin
Mentors: Sara Mattila, Iiro Jussila
Kultura Group is a down-to-earth agency dedicated to building strong communities. In a world plagued by fragmentation, distrust, and loneliness, it recognises the urgent need for connection. The agency's comprehensive approach to community building encompasses strategic marketing and communication, professional web development, impactful event production, and insightful research initiatives. By providing tailored services to companies and institutions, Kultura Group enhances their user engagement. By cultivating our own group of community-curious people, is inspires structural change. The agency's work emphasises the role of culture in equitable and sustainable communities. It benefits organisations, individuals, marginalised groups, and the planet.
Members: Dmitry Mizulin, Yaroslav Slimov
Mentors: Vladimir Chepurnoy, Iiro Jussila
YourTutor is an online end-to-end platform that helps you find a suitable tutor and arrange regular meetings to improve your skills. For tutors the service is an opportunity to do flexible work within their area of expertise, for learners it's a way to learn more efficiently than via the existing e-learning approaches of watching pre-recorded videos.
Members: Anne Johansson, Mary McIntosh
Mentors: Laura Avonius, Janne Neuvonen
The idea behind the team's solution is to create a peer support environment for those getting through and healing from facing narcissism. The team wants to comprehensively bring together the academic knowledge around the condition as well as the psychotherapeutical methods that are the most effective to use. Combined with individual survival stories and the presence of a peer community, healing can begin.
The aim is to create a short psychoterapeutical group theraphy model conducted via an app or a hub, which, in addition to hosting the sessions themselves, lists a collection of therapists that are familiar with the condition, for further healing needs.
Ann's peer support for healing was part of the HealthX pre-incubator.
Members: Lena Belozerova
Mentors: Juhani Lehtonen, Iiro Jussila
A special social project that matches families with retirees and provides a win-win solution.
Members: Laura Feld, Adriana Delgado, Giovanna Villani
Mentors: Mirva Nevalainen, Vladimir Chepurnoy
There is a growing population of animals in captivity, and more resources are needed to fulfil happy lives for them. A key component of caring for captive animals is enrichment: toys and structures that challenge and entertain them. However, the majority of enrichment solutions available are designed for pets, and don't fulfil the specific cognitive and motoric needs of other species. It falls on caregivers, who have limited resources, to design and produce better-suited alternatives. CaptivATED MINDS offers species-specific enrichment, developed through a combination of science and design, and in collaboration with caregivers. Our enrichment will both better serve the needs of captive animals and fit into the workflow of caregivers, easing their work.
Members: Anton Stalchenko, Natalia Stalchenko, Alona Hapey
Mentors: Topi Manu, Ari Huzckowski
Finland has over 47 000 Ukrainian refugees, mainly mothers with children. Daycares in Helsinki lack the necessary space for many of these children, and none of them are able to offer teaching in Ukrainian. The team behind WWA wants to establish a daycare for children of different cultural backgrounds, Ukrainian families being the early adopters of their service. Eventually, the team plans to expand and include other languages. The WWA daycare will offer language support, a multilingual team of educators, research-based pedagogy, flexible hours, and family events. Their revenue model includes attendance fees, need-based subsidies, non-profit funding, and a children’s language club for everyone interested.
WWA was part of the SÄRÖ/FRACTURE 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Ivana Situm
Mentors: Turo Numminen, Pete Karumo
FOG (Facts on the Ground) is an AI/ML powered platform designed to give you access to diverse expert perspectives on world news topics.
Members: Yu Zhou, Zhang Xinwei, Zhu Yumin, Wu Shan
Mentors: Juhani Lehtonen, Topi Manu
The team's solution is to launch an AI-powered, interactive cultural intelligence learning platform with case-based training modules. By providing comprehensive and engaging training programs simulating real-world scenarios, the platform enhances the ability of businesses to operate effectively in diverse environments.
Members: Afsheen Ahmed, Syed Ahmed, Rakhshanda Jabeen, Elias Mbanze
Mentors: Markus Raivio, Michael Gates
With first-hand experience of studying in an international master's programme in education, the team has recognised the urgent need to enhance global research-based teacher training. To achieve internationalisation goals, the education sector must become more globalised. Given that teachers constitute the backbone of any educational institution, providing them with up-to-date, research-driven training and robust professional development is paramount.
Members: Timo Muhonen
Mentors: Saila Tykkyläinen, Janne Neuvonen
With their customised language models, Silent Knowledge Amplified harnesses tacit expertise for strategy implementation, workplace induction, or the transfer of silent knowledge when an experienced employee moves on. The team aims to not only store wisdom; they leverage it, providing personalised learning and virtual one-to-one mentoring. In a world where knowledge is power, Creatures Corporation ensures that their clients have the keys to power.
Members: Medha Gupta, Nidal Karagic
Mentors: Jarno Laine, Jori Karvonen
Pawple is your local community of people to depend on. Pet keeping can be tough, especially if you’re alone, and this can affect both your pet's and your own wellbeing. The team behind Pawple wants people to feel less alone in this journey. Whether you're entirely inexperienced in pet raising or a seasoned pet lover, Pawple creates a safe space to learn how to raise pets before you get one and find the right support — whether its people, places, or services you need — to better take care of your pet and yourself.
Pawple was part of the SÄRÖ/FRACTURE 2 pre-incubator.
Members: Javid Mohammadali Zadeh, Mehdi Kiani, Ali Abbasi Jahanabad, Bahram Abdollahzadehteimourlouei
Mentors: David Gambarte
Safsu introduces a groundbreaking water purification technology that uses bio-compatible particles derived from natural materials. These particles effectively eliminate contaminants, specifically ammonia and nitrate. Post-treatment test results confirm the significant reduction of these harmful substances, making the product an ideal solution for municipalities and companies with wastewater concerns. Over the course of 4 years, the team behind Safsu has structured the project into three steps: biobase particle design (for which a patent has been filed), nitrate removal, and ammonia removal. Trust Safsu to elevate water quality standards.
Members: Michael Lee, Alan Fung
Mentors: Florence Korhonen, Peter Tutelaers
The voluntary carbon market is expanding, yet urban projects remain underrepresented. Urban Green Carbon is pioneering a dedicated carbon marketplace for urban vegetation, offering an integrated solution that includes carbon registry, project consultation, and carbon credit issuance and purchase. The solution's unique standards cater specifically to urban initiatives, taking into account not only carbon offset but also additional urban sustainability benefits. Furthermore, Urban Green Carbon democratises carbon credits, making them accessible to both corporations and individuals alike.
Members: Satyaki Roy, Jahnavee Baruah
Mentors: Elena Fadul, Martin Quanch
Dive into the Umola Collective, where the richness of indigenous wisdom reshapes sustainable fashion. The team addresses the textile industry's environmental challenges ethically, infusing each piece with a tale of environmental harmony rooted in native cultures. It's not just fashion; it's a celebration of heritage and Earth reverence. Umola crafts a fashion future that truly honours nature and legacy.
Members: Shuwei Wu, Kuiqi Li, Teemupekka Virtanen, Tom Zhu
Mentors: Natalie Skvortsova, Martin Quanch
In the European Union, construction and demolition waste is the largest waste stream measured by weight, being 300-800 million tons annually. It is about 32% of the total waste amount generated. Invisible Cottage aims to make the field greener with 100% recyclable material, and to reduce construction waste by 90%. This they do by using high-tech products in energy generation, construction materials, and waste treatment. The team prides in being able to increase the usage of public temporary construction by 60% and lower its cost by 30%. Invisible Cottage is the "moveable, recyclable, sustainable, lego-style cottage."
Members: Meryem Capkan, Bahez Karim, Minnamari Kuusisto, Shanya Sarkawt
Mentors: Thais Maria Glod Nuñez
Paahtu is a response to the pressing environmental issue of deforestation for fuel extraction. The team's innovative solution utilises 100% coffee waste to produce a renewable and eco-friendly source of fuel for warming houses and barbeques. By repurposing coffee waste, Paahtu contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions and promotes circular economy, preserving our precious forests and combatting climate change. Paahtu represents a tangible way to combat environmental challenges while providing a convenient and green alternative to household and outdoor activities.
Members: Wenzi Ren, Shushu Iiu
Mentors: Aline de Santa Izabel
Norway spruce is threatened by pathogens, causing billions' annual loss in Europe. DP-Tec provides an efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly pathogen detection method through promising AI technology.
Members: Aleksi Pajunen, Valtteri Soilampi, Jenni Katajarinne
Mentors: Benoit Mantel, Minna Väkevä
Tackling biodiversity loss, Biodiversify offers ecological compensations tailored for individuals and companies, spotlighting the crucial role of pollinators in ecosystem services. The team's unique strategy allows customers to support ecosystem restoration by renting fields dedicated to enhancing biodiversity. This innovative approach fosters a deeper connection between nature and corporate responsibility, enabling businesses and individuals to actively champion biodiversity preservation and strengthen the bond between economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Members: Sonja Pöytsiä, Maria Dunaeva
Mentors: Cindy Moncada
Wardrobers offers a sustainable twist to fashion, allowing consumers to indulge in the latest trends without contributing to fashion waste. With a subscription model, users can effortlessly try new styles and brands. Likewise, for fashion labels, the platform serves as an expansive stage to reach a broader clientele, spotlighting their newest collections. Beyond just showcasing, it acts as a potent marketing instrument, amplifying brand recognition and fostering loyalty, merging fashion innovation with eco-consciousness.
Members: Miran Ghafoori, Arkar Nan Htike
Mentors: Oscar Ramirez Muñoz, María Rojas Fraile
CleanWaters is at the forefront of battling microplastic pollution, pioneering advanced monitoring solutions. The team's goal is to fuse cutting-edge detection technologies with sustainable materials, ensuring the protection of aquatic ecosystems. By joining hands with researchers, environmental bodies, and tech experts, CleanWaters offers holistic solutions to this pressing challenge. Their blend of innovation, circularity, and funded resources paves the way for impactful strides. CleanWaters is sculpting a future marked by collaboration and unwavering commitment to curbing microplastic contamination.
Members: Said Seven, Ece Goktas
Mentors: Sophie Aubard, Iiro Salkari
Navigating the complexities of supply chains, Circlarify provides a lens into greater visibility and fosters enhanced collaboration to boost sustainability. The solution effortlessly integrates with current ERP systems, delivering on-the-spot metrics, fostering supplier synergy, and offering both actionable insights and adherence to ever-changing regulations. Circlarify's unique blend of full transparency, easy integration, and scalability positions companies to streamline operations, realise sustainability ambitions, and distinguish themselves in a bustling marketplace.
Members: Rik Henry, Simone Gagilone, Samson Mosilily
Mentors: Elena Fadul
Pesukarhu is a green innovation crafted from regenerated cellulose, adept at cleaning kitchen and bathroom surfaces without causing damage. Beyond its cleaning prowess, it doubles as a mild cleanser for delicate facial skin. By presenting an eco-friendly replacement to single-use cleaning items, Pesukarhu positions itself as a stellar sustainable solution in the world of cleaning and skincare.
Members: Ayush Prasad, Lisa Ulvila, Lisa Theman
Mentors: Peik Stenlund, Natalie Skvortsova
Lensor is dedicated to revolutionising agriculture through efficient and sustainable practices. Their platform equips farmers with real-time insights into soil health, pH, and moisture, facilitating increased crop yield. Beyond monitoring, Lensor offers predictive analytics on crop health, allowing swift interventions for any arising issues. Crucially, its commitment to inclusivity ensures small farms aren't left behind in the ongoing digital agricultural transformation, ensuring every farmer benefits from advanced farming solutions.
Member: Clio Hall, Utshav Bhattarai
While "green roofs" have gained recognition, so called "green ponds" have gone unnoticed by the larger majority of people. Waterways and bodies of water of varying sizes have the potential to work as carbon sinks at an unseen level. By harnessing the power of phytoplankton for carbon sequestration, small-scale applications and expansive phytoplankton "farms" may become commonplace soon enough. And since phytoplankton require nutrients for growth, why not address multiple issues at once and utilise them to treat wastewater from agricultural and fisheries industries too?
PhytoPure also aims to pioneer methods to identify areas with phytoplankton species crucial for carbon sequestration. By leveraging environmental DNA analysis, we eliminate the need for labor-intensive microscopy, making the process efficient and accessible.