Cohort 6 — Spring-Summer 2026

Below, you'll find the teams that took part in the 6th cohort of Helsinki Incubators incubator programmes as part of the Journeys incubator and its various tracks, which started in 23 February, 2026, and will end on 10 June, 2026.

1. Capybara

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Capybara creates welcoming spaces where women can reconnect with themselves and others through art, creativity, cultural exchange, and travel. Focused on mental and emotional wellbeing, the community offers affordable opportunities for “me time,” meaningful connection, and shared experiences that reduce stress and strengthen resilience.

2. Centre for Neuro-Innovation & Performance (NIP)

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Centre for Neuro-Innovation & Performance provides a B2B platform that applies neurobiology research to combat workplace stress and burnout through its training programs. It uses pre- and post-diagnostics to help companies improve employee mental health and reclaim lost productivity.

3. CX Barometer

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CX Barometer offers a customer experience tool that uses wearable technology, such as smart rings, to measure physiological responses and emotional states through electrodermal activity (EDA). It provides businesses with objective, real-time data across the entire customer journey, moving beyond traditional surveys.

4. ForestMade

Members: , Kristofer Madiberg 

ForestMade delivers wellness-focused “Sauna Rituals” that combine aromatic heat and ice treatments to regulate the nervous system and reduce anxiety. Led by a molecular biologist and a professional trainer, it provides a unique, science-backed approach to natural relaxation.

5. Joynow

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Joynow builds the infrastructure for real-world social living by leveraging intelligent automation to connect people and services seamlessly. Its platform reduces friction in everyday life, making active, social lifestyles easier and more accessible than passive digital consumption.

6. Kielo.app

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Kielo.app provides an immersive Finnish language learning platform that replaces outdated textbook phrases with real-time, AI-generated content from news and videos. Designed for adult learners, it helps users build consistent daily habits and achieve professional fluency.

7. Kitch Kin

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Kitch Kin operates a two-sided marketplace that connects food creators with underutilized, licensed commercial kitchen spaces. It helps lower barriers to entry for food entrepreneurs while enabling kitchen hosts to monetize unused capacity and idle time.

8. LessTrace (SAVE app)

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LessTrace (SAVE) enables organizations and companies to turn employees’ everyday routines into climate action by identifying unsustainable habits and providing personalized nudges and progress tracking.

9. Zapienz

Members: , Tuomas Ansamaa

Zapienz provides an AI-assisted self-reflection tool that helps users, including neurodivergent individuals, organize their inner lives and improve mental wellness. It delivers private, data-driven insights through a simple and intuitive user experience.

1. DLAAT

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DLAAT provides 3D drone and bird tracking through distributed sensor technology designed for airports and critical infrastructure. The platform enhances situational awareness and safety by enabling real-time monitoring and detection, while advancing toward real-world deployment through pilot partnerships and investment.

2. IVA-ARVO

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IVA-ARVO delivers persistent AR engagement layers for physical spaces, helping event organizers and brands recapture audience value and data through immersive experiences. 

3. OncoLipoMab

Members: , Bishal Karki

OncoLipoMab develops a high-avidity drug delivery platform for solid tumors, targeting pharmaceutical partners and oncology clinics to advance licensing opportunities and secure investment for clinical trials.

4. PhantomDP

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Phantom Data Protection develops a cryptographic data recovery platform designed to address the high failure rates of conventional backup systems. The company is seeking pilot partners and MSP channels to deliver more reliable and secure data recovery solutions.

5. Virtual-TME

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VirtualTME delivers an AI-powered tumor simulation platform for biotech and pharmaceutical R&D teams, enabling explainable in-silico testing to accelerate drug discovery. The company is seeking pilot partners to support validation and further development. 

1. FlowPrint

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Flowprint provides a data-driven solution that helps e-commerce users make lower-carbon delivery choices through transparent CO₂ emissions data and insights.

2. Forest Nepal Oy

Members: Namrata Bhushal Adhikari,

Forest Nepal leverages Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver advanced forest inventory and soil data analysis. The platform enables accurate monitoring of forest health, soil quality assessment, and early deforestation detection. By providing actionable insights, ForestNepal supports sustainable and informed environmental management decisions. 

3. Gearbase

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4. DoseBalance

Members: , Sina Masoumzadeh Sayyar

DoseBalance provides intelligent nutrient dose calculations for hydroponic systems, helping growers prevent nutrient imbalances that reduce crop quality and yield. The platform enables closed-loop nutrient management by delivering precise, cost-efficient dosing tailored to crop needs.

5. NovaLuxEra

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NovaLuxEra delivers premium eco-luxury hygiene solutions for hospitality and wellness businesses through lightweight, space-saving essentials designed for modern lifestyles. Its eco-conscious products enhance customer experience while helping brands elevate customer satisfaction and strengthen brand image.

6. Oatra

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Oatra develops plant-based ready-to-drink smoothies for busy consumers using oat okara, a nutritious sidestream ingredient from oat production. By repurposing food industry byproducts, Oatra is creating a more sustainable future for convenient breakfasts.

7. Täältä

Members: Natalia Yasukawa, Hanna Nikkilä,

Täältä develops climate-adaptive skincare formulations designed to respond to local environmental stressors and seasonal changes, addressing the inefficiency of generic skincare products. Its initial launch features a solid moisturiser and refillable system that simplifies routines while reducing environmental impact.

8. Zero Waste Every Waist

Members: Pinja Antikainen, ,