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Innovation Stories: French Tech in Helsinki

Thursday the 20th of November, 2025 17:00-18:30

With Slush taking over the city, join us for a French and English-speaking evening showcasing the journeys of inspiring French innovators!

Institut français de Finlande
Tehtaankatu 27-29D 00150 Helsinki
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France stands out as one of Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, powered by talent from top-tier schools and research labs, world-class incubators (from Station F to regional hubs), and a culture of innovation.  

On the occasion of Slush, the French Institute of Finland invites you to meet those who embody this movement — French entrepreneurs who transform ideas into useful innovations. From disruptive technologies to sustainable development and healthcare, discover their innovations, their journeys and what drives them, discover their innovations, their backgrounds, and what drives them.  

Speakers  

  • Théau Peronnin, co-founder and CEO of Alice & Bob
    Error-correcting quantum computing 
  • Joana Cartocci, co-founder and COO of Robeauté
    Microrobots for neurosurgery 
  • Henry Unterreiner, co-founder and Head of Engineering at Hyperion Robotics
    Sustainable civil engineering 

 ➡ Full programme

French innovation is also in Finland — join us!

Language: French and English. Talks in French sub-titled in English. Q&A in English.  

Free entry with registration.