Canatu Receives Helsinki-Uusimaa Business Award

Canatu Plc has been awarded the Uusimaa Business Award, which aims to encourage entrepreneurship and highlight top talent in the Uusimaa region in Finland. The recipient of the annual award was announced on May 15, 2025 at the Uusimaa Day celebration held in Vantaa.

The Business Award, presented by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council and its partners, has been awarded annually since 1993. This year, the selection criteria particularly emphasized internationality, growth and development orientation, and responsible business operations.

“We see Canatu’s future prospects as very bright in strongly growing markets, particularly due to its distinctive technology, scalable business model, and proven mass production capabilities. In addition, we were impressed by Canatu’s strong customer relationships with leading global companies and its management, which attracts international talent,” said Outi Ervasti, vitality manager at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council and a member of the business awards jury

“We are deeply honored by this recognition. It is a testament to our team’s uncompromising work and the uniqueness of our technology, and it inspires us to continue our work in developing future technologies together with our customers and partners. Our goal to scale production at our Vantaa facility and help build a ‘nano valley’ in Finland not only accelerates growth but also supports the development of technology expertise in the Uusimaa region,” added Juha Kokkonen, CEO of Canatu.