- Business
- Dual-use
- Energy Systems
Financing Innovation for a Resilient Future
Wednesday 18.3
Financing Innovation for a Resilient Future
This session explores the growing opportunities within dual-use technologies and their role in strengthening industrial and societal resilience. Participants will gain insights into the EU’s Re-Arm funding initiative and learn how companies can leverage financing and support from Finnvera and Business Finland to accelerate growth and expand internationally. The session highlights practical pathways for businesses to innovate, scale, and succeed in both civilian and defense-related markets.
Export-driven momentum for the economy -dual-use and resilience together
Dual-use technologies are becoming increasingly important in exports and building own capabilities, comprehensive security.
Exports and growth: has the world changed?
Finnvera’s Chief Economist Mauri Kotamäki explores how recent global changes are shaping exports and growth. He discusses the impact of geopolitics, shifting supply chains and the green transition on Finland’s export outlook.
Kotamäki highlights where new opportunities may arise and whether today’s environment marks a lasting shift.
Mauri is known for his clear and insightful presentations, which have been widely praised.
Energy Innovation: Why Resilience Matters – Business Finland Perspective
Discussing the role of resilient energy innovations and how Business Finland’s tools and services support the development, scaling, and international growth.
ReArm Europe – new EU funding opportunities for security
ReArm (ReArm Europe / Readiness 2030) is a new European Union policy and financing framework aimed at strengthening the defence readiness and defence industry of EU Member States in response to the changing security environment. It forms part of the reform of EU cohesion policy and seeks to enable more flexible use of existing EU funding instruments also for defence- and security-related projects.
Viexpo – a versatile partner for finnish export companies
Growth comes from exports and companies need partners in different stages of export. Viexpo plays an important role in this work helping companies in planning their exports. Finding possible financing solutions for export activities is one way we help companies. Short case examples how we have helped companies in export financing during the years.
Remarks from the company representative
Organized by
This seminar is organized by Economic Development Centre, Finnvera, Viexpo and Business Finland.
