Invest in innovation

VTT is a powerhouse of technology development and scientific research. Many of the most significant Finnish technology start-ups were brought to life at VTT. Do you want to invest in ongoing ventures?

VTT LaunchPad

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The deep tech incubator VTT LaunchPad delivers VTT’s strategy to renew industries and society by building spin-off companies from VTT’s science and technologies. In the incubator, we bring VTT researchers and IPR together with the best business minds and investors out there. VTT LaunchPad is committed to develop fundable spin-off ventures with great impact. Financial Times chose VTT LaunchPad to its list of leading startup hubs in Europe in 2024.

 

VTT's spin-off companies

VTT has a long history of supporting researchers in commercialising their deep-tech innovations. Today VTT's investment portfolio in these companies is managed by Voima Ventures.

IPR

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We have several protected technologies available for licensing or for sale at market value. Our broad and diverse IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) portfolio lends a competitive advantage to our partners and fosters new business opportunities. Each year, our research scientists produce a great deal of new knowledge, technology and IPR.

The Next Generation Communications LaunchPad Accelerator

VTT operates the NATO DIANA accelerator and test centers in Finland. The DIANA accelerator programme is designed to equip businesses with the skills and knowledge to navigate the world of deep tech, dual-use innovation.

VTT FutureHub

EIT Food Acceleration Network

EIT Food Acceleration Network (FAN) Helsinki Hub is a VTT-led accelerator program for agri-food startups. EIT FAN is part of EIT Food and funded by EU.

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