Korea–Finland Defence Innovation Reception
Join the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Finland for an afternoon reception connecting Korean defence-tech startups with Finland's defence and security community.
Three startups from Korea's defence innovation ecosystem will show how they apply AI and autonomy to command & control, ground robotics and battlefield sensing — and explore trials, partnerships and joint development with Finnish partners.
We welcome representatives of the Finnish Defence Forces and Ministry of Defence, defence industry, investors, research institutes and ecosystem partners.
What to expect
Opening remarks: H.E. the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Finland, followed by a Finnish guest speaker.
Startup pitches: Each company presents its technology, field use cases and what it is looking for in Finland.
Networking: Meet the founders and fellow guests to discuss pilots, partnerships and investment.
Meet the startups
Newtype Industries — Command & control. BARBARA, a voice-AI fire-support request system that turns radio calls into structured fire missions.
X-UP — Ground robotics. AI field robots with RTK-based autonomous navigation for rough outdoor terrain.
DeepMaze AI — Vision surveillance. 3D sensor fusion that lets robots and drones perceive and respond in any environment.
Programme
14:00–14:20 Opening remarks
14:20–15:20 Startup pitches
15:20–16:30 Networking
Event details
📅 When: Monday, 23 November 2026 | 14:00–16:30 EET
📍 Where: Crowne Plaza Helsinki, 2nd floor (Arkadia 1–2), Mannerheimintie 50, 00260 Helsinki
🏛️ Hosted by: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Finland
🤝 With: Bluepoint Partners · KOTRA Helsinki · Raptors (Korean defence startup community)
Seating is limited, so registrations are confirmed by the organisers. The programme is subject to change.