Enterprise Ireland doubles size of delegation to Slush Finland as exports to the Nordics soar

• Enterprise Ireland is doubling its presence at Slush this year, bringing 24 of its clients to showcase their innovative solutions and connect with global stakeholders. Slush, Finland is the largest gathering of venture capital in the world.

• The Nordic region proves to be a powerhouse for Irish businesses, with exports nearly doubling over the past five years to reach €1.7 billion in 2023, with over 560 Irish companies exporting to the region.

• As Slush remains vital to Ireland’s innovation landscape and vice versa, the Finnish Embassy in Dublin launched Ireland’s 2024 presence at Slush with a celebratory mixer.

Enterprise Ireland, today announced it will be doubling its presence at Slush Finland this year, to showcase 24 of the country’s most innovative companies. This increased presence at Slush, the largest gathering of venture capital in the world, reinforces Enterprise Ireland’s support for Irish businesses to scale and succeed in global markets and follows strong interest from client companies in the Nordic region. 

Enterprise Ireland client companies have nearly doubled their exports to the Nordic region over the past five years, growing from €877 million in 2018 to €1.7 billion by 2023. This impressive growth highlights the success and achievements of Irish companies in the wider Nordic market, where over 560 Enterprise Ireland companies export to the region.  The Nordic region has become a key export market, on par with other major European export destinations such as Germany, the Netherlands, and France. 

Director of Nordic Region Hannah Fraser says “As Enterprise Ireland’s Director for the Nordic Region, I’ve seen how well the Nordics’ focus on innovation and sustainability aligns with Ireland’s strengths. We’re thrilled to double our presence at Slush this year, bringing 24 clients to connect with global partners and investors. The Nordic market has become a powerhouse for Irish businesses, with exports nearly doubling over the past five years to €1.7 billion and more than 560 Irish companies thriving in the region. This strong partnership continues to open exciting growth opportunities.”

For several years, Enterprise Ireland has built a strong presence at Slush, a showcase of groundbreaking innovation where start-ups, industry visionaries, and global investors come together. Slush offers Enterprise Ireland clients unparalleled opportunities to expand their reach in the Nordic market and beyond. Recognising the importance of this event to Ireland’s innovation landscape, the Finnish Embassy launched Ireland’s 2024 presence at Slush with a celebratory mixer on November 7th, once again highlighting the close ties and shared commitment to innovation between Ireland and the Nordic region.

Speaking on this, Ambassador of Finland to Ireland Leena Gardemeister, said, “We are excited by the growing interest from Irish businesses in both Finland and Slush, which has become a key platform for connecting innovators and investors globally. The collaboration between Irish and Finnish companies continues to thrive, and we look forward to further strengthening these ties in the future, driving new opportunities for growth and innovation on both sides.”

The Enterprise Ireland clients attending Slush 2024 include Konree Innovation Ltd, Sonalake, Numra, Cytidel, Vaultree, Tracworx, Lua Health, Lative, Spanish Point Technologies, Galvia, Manna Drone Delivery, EVERYANGLE, Ardanis Technologies Limited, Provizio, Chirp, Coroflo, VRAI, W4 Games, RDI Hub Company, Equal1, Binarii Labs, Oblivious, & Outmin.

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For reference, please contact: 
Marika MacCarvill, Enterprise Ireland Communications Manager – Ireland and International
marika.maccarvill@enterprise-ireland.com / 00 353 86 171 2568 

About Enterprise Ireland:

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. We work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. In this way, we support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment. 

www.enterprise-ireland.com