Aug 24, 2022
SPARK Finland, SPARK at Stanford, SPARK Norway, SPARK Denmark, Nordic SPARK programs, NLSDays, Fireside Chat
The success of Stanford University’s SPARK Program has inspired universities across the globe to establish SPARK programs fostering and professionalizing academic innovation. SPARK Finland, SPARK Norway and the newly established…
Jun 17, 2022
SPARK alumni, global networks, New SPARKees, international evaluation panel, Batch Fall 2022
In August 2022 SPARK Finland continues with a new batch of cool projects. Based on our current model we have an open call twice a year. In May 30th SPARK…
May 27, 2022
INCATE, Incubator, Christopher Jonkergouw, SPARK Finland alumni, VIRI, Arivin Therapeutics
SPARK Finland alumni project VIRI – managed by Christopher Jonkergouw – is transforming into Arivin Therapeutics and progressing towards start startup life. Alongside with that one of the most exciting…
Mar 18, 2022
SPARK Finland, Open call, Biodesign Finland
Once again Biodesign Finland has open call for new teams and projects. The call is open until 14.4.2022. Originally program model was developed at Stanford University. Biodesign aims at improved…
Feb 15, 2022
Innovestor, Life Science & Health Fund, 60 million euro, Pekka Simula, Milla Koistinaho
Finnish venture capital firm Innovestor has launched a new Life Science & Health fund focusing on early-stage opportunities in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The fund has completed a first…
Feb 10, 2022
Health Incubator Helsinki, Open call
Health Incubator Helsinki (HIH), the long-term incubator program for research-based health sector startups in Helsinki, is now open for applications for the third time. The application period is from 7…
Jan 18, 2022
Stanford University, Novo Nordisk Foundation, SPARK Denmark, European SPARK network
The innovation programme SPARK Denmark is being established at Denmark’s five largest universities based on a grant of DKK 44 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. SPARK Denmark builds on…
Dec 21, 2021
SPARK Finland alumni, Koite Health, Lumoral, 3 million euro
SPARK Finland alumni Koite Health Oy has announced that they have just recently closed a 3 million euro investment round. Prior to this round they had raised 1,3 million euro…
Dec 17, 2021
SPARKee, LASU, Tampere University, Plasmonics, IP acquired
SPARKee researchers at Tampere University have developed a light-activated dye that destroys bacteria, fungi, and viruses on the surface of textiles. The ground-breaking innovation called LASU (light-activated antimicrobial substance) may…
Dec 1, 2021
Surgify, SPARK Finland alumni, Surgify Medical, First surgeries
Finnish startup Surgify – a SPARK Finland alumni – that recently launched an all-new and innovative surgical technology which allows surgeons to perform surgical operations on bones faster and safer…