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Finnish Airships Raise €15M to Protect Europe's Borders
Innovation7h ago

Finnish Airships Raise €15M to Protect Europe's Borders

A Helsinki company operating hydrogen-powered autonomous airships just secured €15 million from NATO to expand its fleet that monitors borders, critical infrastructure, and even detects wildfires. These silent, emission-free aircraft can fly for over 12 hours in Arctic conditions where drones and satellites fall short.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)3 min read
Finnish Firm Combines Speed and Storage in New Battery
InnovationApr 6

Finnish Firm Combines Speed and Storage in New Battery

A small Finnish company has developed battery technology that merges the rapid charging of supercapacitors with the long-lasting power of traditional batteries. The commercially ready innovation could reshape electric vehicles and energy storage.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Finland Tests Sand Battery That Stores Heat as Electricity
InnovationApr 6

Finland Tests Sand Battery That Stores Heat as Electricity

Engineers in Finland are testing a groundbreaking "sand battery" that stores renewable energy as heat in sand, then converts it back to electricity for the grid. The technology could help balance power grids and cut fossil fuel dependence at costs comparable to traditional power plants.

Live Science3 min read
Finland's Tampere Named 2026 Smart Tourism Capital
Planet WinsMar 15

Finland's Tampere Named 2026 Smart Tourism Capital

Tampere, Finland, just kicked off its year as Europe's 2026 Capital of Smart Tourism, blending cutting-edge tech with sustainability to transform how visitors experience cities. The innovative city is proving that tourism can be eco-friendly, accessible, and thrilling all at once.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Finnish Battery Charges EVs in 5 Minutes, Lasts 100K Cycles
VideosFeb 23

Finnish Battery Charges EVs in 5 Minutes, Lasts 100K Cycles

A Finnish startup just proved its solid-state battery can fully charge an electric vehicle in five minutes and last the lifetime of the vehicle. Independent testing confirms the technology is ready for production right now.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Finnish Dust Tech Turns Industrial Waste Into Cash
InnovationFeb 6

Finnish Dust Tech Turns Industrial Waste Into Cash

A Finnish company has invented a way to capture dangerous industrial dust and turn it into valuable raw materials that factories can sell or reuse. The breakthrough technology is already cleaning the air at major steel plants and attracting global interest from companies in India and Europe.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read