Launch to Growth: From Space Research to Business. Business Finland Growth Project: Space – Roadshow Kickoff 

Welcome to Launch to Growth: From Space Research to Business in Tampere on 8 December 2026! The event kicks off the roadshow for Business Finland’s Growth Project: Space. 

How can Finnish expertise be transformed into new business and international opportunities in the growing space economy? Whether you already work in the space sector or in a field with potential applications in space, join us in Tampere to explore new RDI, funding and collaboration opportunities at the Business Finland Growth Project Space Roadshow. The event is organized in collaboration with Tampere University, Business Finland and Business Tampere.  

During the afternoon, you will hear about the objectives of the Growth Project: Space and current developments in the space sector, explore opportunities for research commercialisation and funding, and connect with potential new partners. The programme will feature presentations from space-sector companies and other key actors, with time for discussion and networking. 

Preliminary programme: 
11:30 Arrival and coffee 
12:00 Opening | Director, Research and Innovation Services Pauli Kuosmanen, Tampere University 
12:05 Why space, why now: from research excellence to growth? | Professor Heidi Kuusniemi, Tampere University, SpacEconomy project 
12:15 Business Finland Growth Project: Space Roadshow Kick-off, and outlook for the Finnish space sector | Business Finland, ICEYE, Kuva Space, Finnish Meteorological Institute, National Land Survey of Finland 
13:30 Success stories: from research to business and commercial impact – examples from the Tampere University | Professors from Tampere University 
14:15 Coffee break and networking 
14:45 Commercialisation support, startup pathways and funding opportunities in the Tampere region  | Tampere University commercialisation services, Business Tampere, ESA BIC Finland 
16:00–17:30 Networking and showcase area  
Company stands and posters presenting competence, research and student activities 

Would you like to showcase your company, research or project? You can indicate your interest in having a company stand or poster in the showcase area when registering for the event. 

Join us to discover new connections between space, research and business and help build the next wave of growth in the Finnish space economy! 

Picture: Business Finland