
Startups
Crown jewel of our community is our startups. We’re not only saying this because we’re a startup hub, but also because these startups are determined to improve and save lives.

Making frozen food taste better than fresh food.

Smart solutions for a cleaner and healthier world.

Machine learning programming and consulting.

Building the foundation for a personalized brain health solution.

Endoscopy and biopsy capsule robot.

Best technology for staff wellbeing.

AI platform for patent and technology analysis.

Lead-optimization stage biopharmaceutical company.

Motivating technology for evidence-based health promotion.

Revolutionizing sarcoma therapy.

AI platform for Biotech R&D, and an IT management platform for CEOs.

Tools to measure physical forces while doing sports.

Microtechnology and 3D biology solution company.

Neuroreactivity profiling and coaching.

Designs and develops healthcare devices and services.

Cardiac Micrograft Therapy to treat ischemic scars and heart failure.

The Finnish Biobank Cooperative.

Better training of the Emergency Medicine residents in Finland.

Solution to gather and analyse stress and habit data at scale.

Medical literature & training courses, recruitment services.

Detecting Lynch Syndrome - preventing cancer.

Temperature controlled laser therapy.

Autonomous self-check station with vital sign measurements.

Treatment monitoring software.

Accurate intravenous therapy for patients.

Artificial intelligence in medical imaging.

Personalized and preventive technology against chronic diseases.

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT).

Drug discovery company pursuing novel small-molecule drugs.

Remote rehabilitation and rehabilitational analytics.

Novel single cell technological innovations.

Applying AR and AI to eliminate human errors from laboratories.

Biomaterials Enhanced Simulation Testing.

World's first medical grade epilepsy application.

Global digital health analytics and solutions.

Cancer treatment using oncolytic immunotherapy.

Creating a solution for life without immune mediated diseases.

VEIL.AI is a spin-off from FIMM that provides high quality health data.
Partners

Our partners support us with their professional expertise, bring corporate and global dimension to our hub. We are also happy to help them with our entrepreneurial community.

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform.

Irdeto is the world leader in digital platform security, protecting platforms & applications.

Promoting patient safety in the health industry via independent quality assessments, certification, education and regulatory consulting services.

Novartis is a global pharma company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide.

Multinational healthcare company operating in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.

TNW is a global digital brand that informs, inspires and connects people who love tech through media, events and services.
In-house Actors

We love all enthusiast alike. In addition to the community startups our ecosystem is broadened by these actors of science, impact and innovation located in Terkko.

Long-term business development environment for health start-ups.

Academic know-how and entrepreneurial action in an open multidisciplinary community.

HUS Virtual Reality Laboratory is a showroom for virtual and enhanced reality solutions for healthcare.

Library of health and medical sciences, WHO Documentation Centre. Located in the 2nd floor.
Alumni

Some of the members of our community have moved on towards new adventures, new challenges and new homes. Get to know them too!

Evidence-based mental resilience coaching programs.

Leading manufacturer of Helicobacter pylori diagnostic tools.

Matching aggregator & career empowerment.

Science & technology communication consulting.

A sleep training program designed for your baby.

Developing devices for long-term oral drug delivery.

Resuscitation for cardiac arrest victims.

Cryofacilities and cryotreatment protocols.

Genetic testing and specialization in whole genome sequencing.

Clinical diagnostics software.

The Genomic Risk Platform research team.
FIMM

Sport services and stress management.

Advanced multicolor microscopy.

Automatic surgery care protocols for hospitals.

Memocate is developing training services for dementia care.

DNA-test based individual health & lifestyle consultation.

VR-based solutions to improve patient safety.

Clinically available metabolomics testing platform for dogs.

Specialized wellness tours.

Instant feedback on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Collaborators

Progress is made together. Here are some of our collaborators, supporters and fellow impact seekers in the field of health and life sciences that we regularly organize events or provide services with.
Founders & Enablers

Every great initiative starts with a great vision. These actors have foreseen the need for an entity like Terkko and put their heads together to make it happen.
The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, is to conduct high-quality research and provide research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. The Faculty educates health care specialists, including physicians, dentists, psychologists and speech therapists as well as Master’s degree holders in translational medicine.
HiLIFE – Helsinki Institute of Life Science supports high quality life science research across the University campuses and faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for researchers to solve grand challenges in health, food, and environment.
HUS – Helsinki University Hospital offers specialized medical care based on high-level clinical medical research. It is a Joint Authority formed by 24 municipalities aiming to offer patients timely and equal access to specialized medical care. HUS Testbed offers an authentic hospital testing environment for health technology companies.