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Events Building Bridges: Helsinki to NYC

Building Bridges: Helsinki to NYC

Discover how Finnish startups can tap into NYC’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, with opportunities spanning Greentech, AI, life sciences, and next-gen sustainable materials.

On the 26th of August, step into an engaging session with Kristen Edgreen Kaufman — Senior Vice President for Global Impact Initiatives at the US Council for International Business and Fulbright Specialist — as she explores innovative new pathways for economic and business collaboration between Helsinki and New York City. Discover how Finnish startups can tap into NYC’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, with opportunities spanning Greentech, AI, life sciences, and next-gen sustainable materials.

Discover opportunities to partner with:

  • NYC’s $100M ClimateTech hub, BAT Works
  • Gotham Foundry’s cross-sector biomaterials platform
  • AI Nexxus and the Applied AI Advantage strategy
  • The International Landing Pad for growth-stage startups

This session offers actionable insights and direct connections to help Helsinki-based companies scale globally and thrive in the Big Apple.

This event is co-hosted by Maria 01 and the City of Helsinki.

Kristen Edgreen Kaufman is Senior Vice President at USCIB, where she drives global initiatives on corporate responsibility, labor, and environmental policy. A Forbes contributor and Fulbright Specialist, she is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations..

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