Post by Teemu Seppälä

🔥 Big moment for defence startups 🔥 After a lot of hard work with great colleagues, the Riihimäen kaupunki - City of Riihimäki and Riihimäen Tilat ja Kehitys Oy Defence Startup Fund is now OPEN! We’re backing the next generation of defence and dual-use innovators with: 💥 €20,000 funding — matched with your €20,000 contribution But this is more than money. Selected startups also gain access to the Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE) ecosystem — connecting you with end-users, investors, industry partners and validation opportunities. 📍 Companies establish their base in Riihimäki, one of Finland’s fastest-growing defence innovation hubs. If you’re a defence or dual-use startup from a NATO ally country or Ukraine, we want to hear from you. ⏳ Applications close 31 March 2026 👉 Apply via the application page (link in comments) PS. Gentleman at the photo was the first winner of DEFINE and Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) joint pitching competition 😂 #DefenceIsHappiness Timo Ahopelto Riku Asikainen Ilkka Korkiamäki Heikki Aura Samuel Koivisto Laura Manner-Raappana