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Green Startup Showcase

Finland's Climate Pioneers

Meet two of Finland's most exciting clean-energy and industrial technology startups transforming Nordic and global sustainability.

Aerones robotic wind turbine blade cleaning maintenance Finland
Robotics Β· Renewable Energy

Aerones

πŸ“ Helsinki, Finland Β· Founded 2018 Β· Globally Deployed

What they do: Aerones designs robotic and AI-powered systems that inspect, clean, lubricate, and repair wind turbines β€” making renewable energy infrastructure safer, faster, and more efficient to maintain.

Core Technology

Ground-based robotic platforms scale turbine towers and perform precision maintenance on rotor blades, replacing risky rope-access work with automated, data-rich operations.

Environmental Impact

  • βœ“ Extends lifespan of wind turbines
  • βœ“ Boosts annual energy production
  • βœ“ Reduces emissions from servicing
  • βœ“ Active across 30+ countries
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Lightguide AR projection smart factory industrial guidance system
AR Β· Smart Manufacturing

Lightguide

πŸ“ Helsinki, Finland Β· Industrial AR Innovation

What they do: Lightguide delivers augmented reality projection systems that guide industrial operators through assembly, quality checks, and training β€” reducing errors, energy waste, and material loss.

Core Technology

Projected AR overlays display step-by-step instructions directly onto work surfaces, providing operators with real-time visual guidance and digital quality verification.

Environmental Impact

  • βœ“ Less rework and scrap material
  • βœ“ Energy-efficient digital workflows
  • βœ“ Faster training and onboarding
  • βœ“ Smarter, leaner factories
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Why Finland

The Ideal Birthplace for Green Startups

From Aalto University to the Business Finland innovation network, Finland's deep-tech ecosystem cultivates world-class sustainability and robotics innovators.

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Deep-Tech Heritage

Finland's strong engineering tradition fuels world-leading robotics, AI, and clean technology ventures.

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Strong Funding

EU green funds, Business Finland, and the Nordic Innovation Fund actively support climate-positive Finnish startups.

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Climate Commitment

Finland targets climate neutrality by 2035 β€” one of the most ambitious goals in the EU.