Can Finland take Europe's startup crown?
a year ago
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- Construction has begun in Helsinki on what is expected to become Europe's largest startup campus.
- Maria 01, a nonprofit startup hub, is expanding with three new buildings, supported by local taxpayers.
- Finland aims to create the best startup ecosystem in Europe, fostering collaboration over competition.
- The country has already produced 12 unicorn startups, including gaming companies and Wolt.
- Finland's government is promoting the country as a startup hub with startup visas and quality of life benefits.
- Challenges include high taxes, economic stagnation, and geopolitical tensions with Russia.