Programme specific juries selected the companies based on their applications in criteria: market potential, ability to grow, team and references. Sparring gives an outside view on how to take your business to the next level.
Kasvu Open organizes 14 Kasvupolku® sparring programmes this year. In total 202 companies from 350 applicants were selected to participate in the programmes. The diverse group of selected companies highlights the growth aspirations of Finnish businesses. Interest in growth has not waned, with increasingly larger companies seeking expert sparring.
The current combined turnover of the selected companies is €690 million, which the companies aim to grow to €1 billion during next three years. The companies currently employ over 3400 people. To achieve their planned growth, the companies will need nearly 2800 new employees.
The selected companies
STARTUP KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme. Read more about the programme.
The selected companies presented their own sparring needs, the strengths of their business ideas, and their competitive advantages. According to Jakob Widström, Chairman of the Jury from Nordea, companies that were able to clearly describe their differentiating factors were easier to select for the programme.
- Aveksana, Tampere
- Botteja, Ulvila
- CCE Finland, Tampere
- Content Corner, Helsinki
- ContractZen, Helsinki
- Cyberwatch, Helsinki
- Environmental Impacts Academy, Espoo
- Infradreams, Espoo
- Larmik, Turku
- myStaze, Espoo
- Positive Partnerships Global, Oulu
- riskrate, Helsinki
- Rollyy, Tampere
- Silta Education, Helsinki
- Whatspam Company, Helsinki
DIGITAL HEALTH KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme.
The selected companies demonstrated their ability to grow through both their applications and accumulated track records. Clear business models, innovations, and customer knowledge in these companies showed that the planned growth is realistic, says Riku Tiainen, Chairman of the Jury from Nordea.
- Boogie Software, Oulu
- FAiBR, Espoo
- Fision, Espoo
- HippocrAItes, Helsinki
- HouseOfTherapy, Turku
- Kotifysio, Helsinki
- Liikunta / Koulutuspalvelu Dahl, Mänttä-Vilppula
- Mindful Engineering, Espoo
- Mynursie, Kuopio
- Niilo Mäki Instituutti, Jyväskylä
- Pharmatest Services, Turku
- Plan&Care Sports, Lahti
- Sooma, Helsinki
- Välitysklinikka, Nurmijärvi
- Wellmind Terveys, Oulu
KAINUUN JA POHJOIS-POHJANMAAN KASVUPOLKU
17 companies were selected for the programme.
Companies should focus on clearly articulating their core business. The selected companies had succeeded in this, and also had clear potential for scaling and internationalization, says Heidi Kananen, Chair of the Jury from Kaleva Media.
- Ainua Portal, Oulu
- Arvo Kova, Oulu
- CubiCasa, Oulu
- Digizer, Oulu
- EQ System Scandinavia, Oulu
- Esko Systems, Oulu
- HR Ikkunat, Kalajoki
- Iin Energia, Ii
- Notarec, Oulu
- Onway, Oulu
- Pepron Collaboration Services, Oulu
- Planora – Hybrid Space, Oulu
- Priimatyö, Oulu
- Tenhusen Liikenne, Pyhäjärvi
- Topaasia, Sotkamo
- Vaarojen Vesi, Vuokatti
- Valttikodit, Liminka
KANSAINVÄLISTYMISEN KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme.
Naturally, the selection was heavily weighted towards the companies’ ability to internationalize. A decisive factor was that the company had identified its international competitive advantages and was able to clearly describe its differentiating factors, says Kristian Schrey, Chairman of the Jury from Viexpo.
- Abau Design, Helsinki
- Ample, Espoo
- E. Helaakoski, Raahe
- Equine Innovations, Pinsiö
- Ferroplan, Orimattila
- Immersal, Helsinki
- Johku, Kouvola
- Kensa, Kalajoki
- Metsola Lifestyle, Vantaa
- Neuwo, Jyväskylä
- Polarmoss, Hailuoto
- Salama Brewing, Espoo
- Talgraf, Kuopio
- Tuudo, Oulu
- Visib, Lohja
KESKI-SUOMEN KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme.
The selected companies were united by their growth potential and a plan for implementing that growth. The path has already been built and realistically shown where the company is headed, says Tero Rautiainen, Chairman of the Jury from the Central Finland Regional Council.
- Aecmaster, Helsinki
- Brado, Jyväskylä
- Finnvolt, Jämsä
- IDEAL isännöinti, Jämsä
- IDiSS Industrial, Jyväskylä
- JR-Tools, Tikkakoski
- Juurikka Catering, Säynätsalo
- Metsäkuutio, Joutsa
- Perhekeskus Päivänsäde, Jyväskylä
- Petteripiste, Jämsä
- Päiväkoti Oravametsä, Tampere
- Rakennusliike Seppänen, Jyväskylä
- Suomen Kotihoito, Jyväskylä
- T.A.Niskanen, Äänekoski
- Viestintätoimisto Medita, Helsinki
LAPIN KASVUPOLKU
14 companies were selected for the programme.
The business ideas of the selected companies are intriguing. These companies are also attractive as workplaces, and the opportunities for success are good, says Liisa Ansala, Chair of the Jury from the Lapland Chamber of Commerce.
- Finnsofia, Tornio
- Flatlight Creative, Rovaniemi
- Keloa Eyewear, Sodankylä
- Kieva, Rovaniemi
- Lapin taiteilijaseura, Rovaniemi
- Lapland Private, Rovaniemi
- Metsä Kolo, Ranua
- Muutostoimisto Kuohu, Rovaniemi
- Overpower, Rovaniemi
- Pohjois-Suomen Biokaasu, Ranua
- Ranuan hevospalvelut, Ranua
- Ritnifjell Innovations, Rovaniemi
- Sirafire, Rovaniemi
- Villa Havula-Puutarhurin Maja, Ranua
MYYNNIN JA MARKKINOINNIN KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme.
The selected companies represent a delightfully diverse group of businesses from a variety of industries. However, all of these companies share a desire to innovate and develop new operating models, says Katja Asikainen, Chair of the Jury from Aava & Bang.
In addition, there is one company that does not want to be named publicly.
- Aikolon, Oulu
- Amazonpalvelut.fi, Lahti
- Berry Creative, Helsinki
- Ecobio, Helsinki
- Epic Invoicing, Tampere
- Fiber-X Finland, Lemi
- GoByBike Finland, Espoo
- GS1 Finland, Helsinki
- HRX Finland, Vantaa
- IMT.fi, Ikaalinen
- Pandia, Helsinki
- TEP Roof, Espoo
- Valvea, Kankaanpää
- Verkatehdas, Hämeenlinna
POHJALAINEN KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme.
The selected companies have a good story behind their business and a clear growth plan. The companies will receive the necessary boost from sparring, which will give them a real opportunity to grow, says Tomi Kohtanen, Chairman of the Jury from the South Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce.
- Easy kiinteistöpalvelut, Seinäjoki
- Erilla Teaming, Alavus
- Häjy Distilling Company, Kauhava
- JHK Business Solutions, Seinäjoki
- JJ Style, Veteli
- Kälviän Titaani, Kälviä
- Otakon Pohjanmaa, Kokkola
- Präntti, Ikaalinen
- Refox, Kokkola
- Sentra Way, Isokyrö
- SporttiRakki, Isokyrö
- Tapio Lae, Isokyrö
- TK Engineering, Vaasa
- Työnohjauspalvelut Tukenasi, Lapua
- Webbee, Kokkola
POHJOIS-SAVON KASVUPOLKU
10 companies were selected for the programme.
The group of selected companies included a lot of innovative work and strong teams. This allows even younger companies to demonstrate their growth and market potential, says Marja-Leena Laitinen, Chair of the Jury from Business Kuopio.
- Aminoversum, Kuopio
- Babadum, Kuopio
- BALKONSER, Kuopio
- Brain Relief Academy, Kuopio
- Fennogate Finland, Kuopio
- HupiSki, Mikkeli
- Innokem, Kuopio
- Kallaraudoitus, Siilinjärvi
- Pajadata, Tampere
- Yritysvastuuakatemia, Mikkeli
PÄÄKAUPUNKISEUDUN KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme.
The selected companies are united by a high-quality application, which means a clear articulation of their own operations, and a business built on a solid foundation. These companies are ready for a growth spurt, says Reino Meriläinen, Chairman of the Jury from the Helsinki Chamber of Commerce.
- BONJOUR Koiratrimmaamo, Espoo
- Easywhistle, Helsinki
- Emblica, Helsinki
- Finn-ID, Vantaa
- Fundis Application, Helsinki
- Meknia, Vantaa
- PD Power, Helsinki
- People Cloud, Helsinki
- Publishertools, Helsinki
- Rockway, Helsinki
- Save LAN, Vantaa
- Skyline Legal, Helsinki
- THE-Enterprise, Vantaa
- Valuatum, Helsinki
- Välitunti, Vantaa
SALON ALUEEN KASVUPOLKU
5 companies were selected for the programme.
It was pleasing to see that the selected companies recognize the areas where they need sparring. This is a prerequisite for agile growth,” says jury chairman Jyrki Moilanen from Yrityssalo.
- AINA Wireless Finland, Salo
- Hotel & Café Mathildedal, Salo
- Jellow Factory, Salo
- Lassen Luomu, Salo
- Mathildan Marina, Salo
TEOLLISUUDEN AUTOMAATIO KASVUPOLKU
15 companies were selected for the programme.
The companies that stood out from the applicant pool were those that managed to convince us with their planning and their desire to grow,” says jury chairman Jyrki Poikkimäki from Netum.
- Aksulit, Jyväskylä
- Coderum, Turku
- Dietatec, Helsinki
- Eltete, Loviisa
- Estko Nordic, Kerava
- Finn-Metacon, Karvia
- Finno Solutions, Pirkkala
- Kemvit, Kruunupyy
- KeyPoint, Jyväskylä
- Rebelvolt, Nurmijärvi
- Salofa, Salo
- TamControl, Ylöjärvi
- Tammerneon, Tampere
- VA-Varuste Group, Kuopio
- VMT Plastic, Virrat
UUDENMAAN KASVUPOLKU
20 companies were selected for the programme.
This year’s companies were exceptionally high-quality and diverse. Sparring will significantly accelerate the journey of these companies that are on the verge of a growth spurt,” says jury chairman Elina Pekkarinen from Keuke.
In addition, there is one company that does not want to be named publicly.
- Cooldown Finland, Lohja
- Go On Uusimaa, Hyvinkää
- Helsingin Metallipurkaus, Lohja
- Hortiherttua, Lohja
- L & L Mechatronics, Lohja
- Laatulukko, Hyvinkää
- LAURA Rekrytointi, Helsinki
- Liikunta- ja Hyvinvointikeskus Aplico, Lohja
- Maimed, Vantaa
- Makinakorjaamo, Lohja
- Mathildedalin Kyläpanimo, Salo
- Packforce Finland, Tuusula
- Pomppa, Tuusula
- Power-Deriva, Helsinki
- REJ Design, Järvenpää
- Relaxio, Lohja
- Teräskolmio, Hyvinkää
- TMP Sähkö, Lohja
- Uudenmaan Pihamestarit, Lohja
VIITASAAREN KASVUPOLKU
16 companies were selected for the programme.
The selected companies beautifully represent the vitality of the Viitasaari region, but opportunities are also offered to companies outside the region to scale their operations domestically and internationally,” says jury chairman Tapani Laitinen from Witas.
In addition, there are two companies that do not want to be named publicly.
- Avind International, Hamina
- Fit Timantti, Järvenpää
- FramePower, Viitasaari
- Fysioterapia ja Lääkärikeskus Täsmähoito, Viitasaari
- Haka-Wood, Viitasaari
- Heidin kotihoiva, Kinnula
- JigiCoach, Äänekoski
- Kaskipuu, Viitasaari
- Loimaan Kivi, Loimaa
- Myllyn Mies, Viitasaari
- SteelLeanel, Viitasaari
- Topstar Finland, Jyväskylä
- Valvtek, Viitasaari
- VYK-Infra, Viitasaari
Kasvupolku: for companies that want to grow
Kasvu Open’s free of charge Kasvupolku sparring programmes are designed for companies with a genuine desire to grow and develop. In the programme, companies gain valuable contacts and meet experts. Sparring themes vary from sales to leadership and digital development – always according to the companies’ own needs.
Companies participating in Kasvupolku sparring will compete for the title of Growth Company of the Year. The Growth Company of the Year will be announced at the Kasvu Open Karnevaali on October 31, 2024.
MORE INFORMATION
Vivi Pöntiö
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vivi.pontio@kasvuopen.fi
