Helsinki XR Center invites early-stage and established SMEs to participate in an AIStart – Tekoälyhautomo Community Event on the 14th of October, 2025.
Ignite ideas, form connections, and explore AI’s business potential — with stories straight from the field.
📅 Tuesday 14 October 2025 | 16:00–18:00
📍 Helsinki XR Center (Hämeentie 135A, 3rd floor)
AI Spark is more than just an after-work meetup. It’s a chance to see how AI is shaping the business landscape in Finland and beyond, from EU-level infrastructure to hands-on company cases and the realities of funding. You’ll hear directly from experts and entrepreneurs who are experimenting, scaling, and rethinking their industries with AI.
Whether you’re building your first proof-of-concept, scaling a service to new markets, or simply curious about how AI might fit into your next move, this gathering is designed to give you both inspiration and practical insights. And because innovation doesn’t happen in isolation, you’ll also have the chance to meet peers, swap challenges, and discover unexpected opportunities over pizza and a light-hearted networking game.
Come curious, leave connected, and take away new ideas for where AI can spark growth in your business.
What you’ll leave with
- A sharper understanding of the EU/Finland AI infrastructure and how to engage with it.
- Real-world insights from a Finnish company combining education and tech.
- An open talk on AI + business / funding to help you position or validate your plans.
- 2–3 high-value connections through structured networking.
- Good vibes & pizza – because the best ideas often start over a slice. 🍕
Program
15:40 | Registration
16:00 | Welcome & orientation (AIStart / Helsinki XR Center)
16:10 | Solja Sulkunen (FAIR): EU AI Infrastructure & Adoption in Finland
16:30 | Mikko Perälä & Isabella Kovero: Company case – School of Gaming
16:50 | Óscar Ramírez Muñoz, Company case – Digiole: Making Brands Talk In the Age of AI
17:10 | Networking Game & Free Networking + Pizza
18:00 | Wrap-up
Venue and Registration Details
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- 🗓️ Date and Time: AI Spark will be held on Tuesday 14.10.2025, from 16:00 to 18:00.
- ⏰ Register early to secure your seat!
- 📍 Location: Helsinki XR Center, Hämeentie 135A, 3rd floor, Helsinki.
- 🌍 Language: English (discussions & networking in Finnish are welcome).
- 💰 Cost: Free! This event is offered at no charge as part of the AI Start – Tekoälyhautomo.
- 📸 Photos: We’ll document the event for AIStart/HXRC use. If you’d prefer not to be in photos please let us know on the day.
Background
The AIStart – Tekoälyhautomo aims to support early-stage and low-digital-maturity companies, particularly SMEs, in leveraging artificial intelligence and digital solutions. By increasing their digital maturity, the project empowers businesses to transition toward secure and effective use of AI. Key objectives include developing advisory services, fostering innovation clusters, and creating unified test environments for experimentation. The project integrates sustainability and digital transformation through initiatives like the Immersive Sustainability Lab, which serves as a testbed for XR and AI-driven solutions.