Showcase of Some Innovative Companies


Some of the start-ups and innovative companies based in Otaniemi and its vicinity having strong global potential:

Rovio currently the one of the best well known Finnish companies throughout the the world, thanks to the success of its Angry Birds game. Rovio was founded by three Aalto University graduates and is based at Otaniemi.

Canatu a Red Herring Global 100 Award Winner, is one of the leading developers of a new class of versatile carbon nanomaterials based components with industry transforming qualities. Canatu is a Graduate of Otaniemi since it was created as a spin-off from the Helsinki University of Technology (now part of Aalto University) 

Whatamap provides branded mobile guides for companies and organizations to promote their business more efficiently, improve customer satisfaction, and increase interaction with consumers. Solutions are provided through mobile devices, digital signature or touch displays. Company started by two graduates of Aalto University.

Power Kiss a company that has integrated wire-free charging solution that converts basic furniture into smart energy platforms.

Sendandsee a Red Herring Europe 100 Award Winner, is company that  connects publishers, advertisers and consumers by proving technology and services in mobile media. Company has a concept name Ympyra that delivers educations services to mobile handsets.

Panphonics a company that delivers targeted audio solutions for acoustically demanding applications. Products are used in banks, retail stores, digital signature projects, museums, information kiosks, service stations, theaters and offices through out the world. Latest well-know customer: 7-Eleven stores in the USA.

Mendor a company that designs, develops and markets diabetes management products. Mendor has created a portable all-in-one blood glucose meter and software applications for daily management of diabetes.

Rightware is a provider of a unique graphical user interface solution called Kanzi (trademark)

Hookie Technologies is a new and innovative company developing sport applications for the Internet age

Picosun an international equipment manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) for micro- and nanotechnology applications. 

Zokem market leader in the next-generation mobile audience measurement and analytics. Company has solutions to address market research, Internet and media space.

Remedy Entertainment a successful developer of state-of-the art action games, franchises and cutting edge technology. Most acclaimed games include Max Payne and Max Payne 2.