Business Finland offers innovation vouchers for SMEs with a new product or service idea that has potential to grow internationally. You are able to apply for innovation voucher starting from January 24, 2024. The Innovation Voucher, tailored for small businesses under 5 years old, is intended to provide support for...
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Thank you for visiting our Side Event – Beyond Innovation: How to Create and Sustain Value in a Changing World
We are so grateful for everyone who joined us for our side event! It was amazing to see the office filled with such vibrant and passionate people. We hope you had a blast with us and learned something valuable. Thank you also to our wonderful speakers (NOVUS VICTORIA, IVALO.COM., FEPOD,...
The EU’s Data Act: Paving the Way for a Fair and Innovative Digital Future
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the EU countries are taking a significant step towards shaping a fair and innovative data-driven economy with the introduction of the Data Act. The proposed legislation, a key component of the 2030 digital objectives, aims to redefine how data is accessed, used, and shared...
Unlocking Success: How AI Drives Efficiency in Startups
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the capacity of machines to perform tasks that typically necessitate human intelligence, including reasoning, learning, and decision-making. Recent years have witnessed rapid advancements in AI, thanks to the availability of extensive data, robust computing resources, and breakthroughs in algorithms. AI holds the potential to revolutionize...
Lexia Slush Side Event 2023 – Beyond Innovation: How to Create and Sustain Value in a Changing World
WE ARE THRILLED TO INVITE YOU TO LEXIA’S SLUSH SIDE EVENT ON 30.11.2023 STARTING AT 6PM! Sign-up to the event HERE
Up to 4 clients of Lexia received Business Finland’s Deep Tech Accelerator support!
Lexia’s technology team’s growth company clients Elmery, Fepod, ReFaMo and Pixieray are among the first to receive Business Finland’s Deep Tech Accelerator pilot support this year. This support was awarded only to 17 Finnish deep tech companies. It consists of a pure support of €400 000 and a loan of €1 000 000. We congratulate all the recipients...
BOOSTING YOUR BUSINESS WITH LEGAL EQUITY
Do you have promising startup or growth company and you are keen to take next step to achieve your goals? Let us help you to provide more boost and valuation for your business. Did you know that we have the Legal Equity Service for promising startups in Lexia Growth? There...
The cross-border business conversions directive will enter into force next year
Finnish legislation is being prepared to comply with the cross-border business conversions directive that will enter into force in the end of January 2023. The directive removes the obstacles that hinder the freedom of establishment of companies in the European Union. Legislative amendments under preparation to the Limited Liability Companies...
Future of The Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Preparations for the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) have progressed. The court estimates that it will start operating in early 2023. There are currently a little over 50,000 European patents and national patents valid in Finland. With the Unified Patent System, the number of patents concerning...
Apply for a Startup Permit and set up your business in Finland
Finnish Startup Permit enables entrepreneurs from outside the EU to establish a startup company in Finland. Applying for the permit is an easy two-step process that can be done online. First, you need to receive an Eligibility Statement from Business Finland, which assesses whether your business is suitable for the...