The Team Finland network in the USA invites Finnish companies and researchers in photonics, quantum technologies, climate solutions, and advanced computation to join a business and research delegation visit to Colorado. The visit will be led by Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola and offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most dynamic U.S. regions for science, technology, and innovation.

Organized in cooperation with the Colorado Office of Economic Development (OEDIT), Photonics Finland, the FAME Flagship, and the NSF ASCEND Engine, the visit aims to strengthen partnerships between Finnish and U.S. stakeholders across academia, industry, and government.

The program is aligned with the SPIE Quantum Catalyst Conference in Boulder, bringing together global experts to explore commercial applications of quantum technologies. Learn more at spie.org.

Colorado is home to world-class research institutions including NIST, NCAR, NOAA, and top universities. The state has emerged as a national hub in photonics and quantum, attracting nearly $600 million in private investment since 2020.

If this sounds interesting, register for the visit at the latest by 5 September 2025! 

Who should attend?

This visit is tailored for Finnish companies and representatives of Finnish research entities, who are interested in pursuing business opportunities and research collaboration within the broad thematic areas of photonics, quantum and advanced computation. We welcome Finnish representatives from companies and other entities who have already established their presence in the U.S., as well as those who are traveling from Finland to pursue new business opportunities.

The delegation program in Colorado will consist of visits to research entities and individual US businesses, meetings with representatives of Colorado’s key industries and government, and networking with various stakeholders in Colorado’s vibrant R&D ecosystem.

Participation fee 

To cover the expenses of arranging the program in Colorado, Business Finland will charge a participation fee of

• SME's and Micro companies: 1615 EUR + 25.5% VAT
• Major companies: 1900 EUR + 25.5% VAT

Business Finland will invoice the participation fee after the visit based on the actual costs. The invoiced fee will not exceed the amounts mentioned above. Kindly note that the participation fee does not include flights, accommodation, meals and transportation outside the business delegation program. The fee does not include tickets to SPIE.

Further information

Program: 

Christian Heikkinen
Minister Counselor / Head of Section, Embassy of Finland
Section for Economic Relations

Cellular +1 202  255 7025
christian.heikkinen@gov.fi

Practicalities: 

Maria Westerholm
+358 40 343 3431
Director, Delegations
maria.westerholm@businessfinland.fi