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Beneq, world-leading provider of thin film coating equipment for research and industry, has on November 1st announced its plans to establish operations in Russia and the CIS following the investment of 25 million euros in Beneq by Rusnano in April, and as a part of its planned expansion into existing and emerging markets. The company’s operations in Russia, both in the fields of research and industrial sales, are projected to exhibit a rapid increase during the coming years, and these customers will be best served by a local organization.

Spinverse Senior Consultant Harry Sandström was interviewed in the MTV3 news 2.11.12 concerning the Tekes Green Mining programme, of which he is the Programme...

The measurement of chemicals develops with Russian technology

Today in his speech, Mr Pekka Koponen, CEO of Spinverse Ltd, highlighted the importance of co-operation in high-tech and innovation between Finland and Russia, stating: “Nanotechnology, the atomic-level precision in developing new materials, is predicted to be the most fundamental force for new products in all industries. The area is funded by billions per year, Rusnano being one of the largest individual investors globally.”

Nominations accepted until 15 December

CTO Forum, organized on the 19th of September by Spinverse and Technology Academy Finland, gathered Finnish technology leaders to network and exchange ideas on the role and significance of CTOs in companies. The call for nominations for CTO of the Year 2013 was launched simultaneously.

19.9.2012 Uunisaari

The miserable state of Finnish growth company funding continues. Even though there has been slight improvement in early stage funding, growth funding still needs to be retrieved from abroad. Stock exchange listings are missing. Could the Helsinki Stock Exchange just be shut down?