Finnish Defence House launched operations with a strong signal of interest

Finnish Defence House marked a significant milestone earlier this week, officially launching its operations at a high-profile event in Helsinki. The gathering attracted nearly 100 participants from across the defence technology landscape, including experts, investors, early-stage startups, and stakeholders from both innovation and defence sectors.

The launch event introduced the public to Finnish Defence House’s first portfolio companies, offering a glimpse into the future of Finnish defence innovation. The strong turnout and enthusiasm confirmed a key insight: there is genuine and growing interest in Finnish-led defence technology.

Finnish Defence House was established to support early-stage defence tech startups by providing access to cutting-edge research institutions, real-world battlefield environments, and commercialisation expertise. Within its growing ecosystem, founders also benefit from peer-to-peer collaboration and the guidance of a broad, experienced advisor pool.

"What makes Finnish Defence House unique is our ability to validate ideas quickly, connect with both innovators and operators, and bring commercial thinking to the core of defence technology,” said Sini Norta, CEO of Finnish Defence House.

The launch event not only showcased Finland’s technological capabilities but also highlighted something more profound: the enduring will to defend. This spirit, combined with homegrown expertise, provides a strong foundation for long-term capability building.

"We have also managed to attract interest from major international defence companies, who are now becoming part of the ecosystem around us. Our impact is already reaching beyond our size, and that is exactly what we set out to achieve.”

Finnish Defence House remains committed to strengthening the defence technology ecosystem in Finland and beyond. Its mission is as focused as it is ambitious: to find, field, found and fund future-defining innovations, ensuring that bold ideas don’t just stay on paper, but are tested, proven, and deployed where they matter most.