Team Finland Quantum Business and Innovation Mission to the USA

Join the Team Finland Business and Innovation Mission to Washington D.C., USA organized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Business Finland's Quantum Program on 21-25 September 2026.

21.–25.9.2026

Washington D.C., USA

Register by September 2, 2026

Preliminary programme 

The Team Finland Quantum Business and Innovation Mission offers a unique opportunity to connect with leading players in the U.S. quantum ecosystem and explore new business, research, and innovation opportunities. The mission programme consists of multiple site visits and pre-arranged networking meetings.

This mission is arranged in conjunction with the Quantum World Congress 2026 (QWC) taking place on 23-25 of September in College Park, Maryland. The Quantum World Congress is the premier global quantum conference – connecting the world’s quantum ecosystem, including the brightest researchers, innovators, technology developers, legislators, and industry experts – to accelerate the value of the growing quantum industry. The focus is active participation of industry, academia and government representatives at QWC 2026 via a Country Pavilion. Through the Finnish Country Pavilion, organizations will have the opportunity to showcase their expertise, strengthen brand visibility, and connect with global leaders driving the future of quantum technologies. Mr Ville Tavio, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, will participate in select parts of the Quantum World Congress 2026 programme.

Who should attend?

The visit is aimed at Finnish companies, research institutes and universities focusing on quantum technologies aiming to gain access to the US quantum ecosystem audience to expand their business, build brand awareness, explore opportunities for collaboration, gain insights into cutting-edge quantum technology trends, connect with investors and build strategic partnerships. 

Note on dual-use items: Companies that export dual-use items must be familiar with the export control legislation and adhere to it. Participation in a business delegation does not affect the outcome of a potential export authorization application. All export control authorizations are assessed independently in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For more information about exports of dual-use items, visit the website of the Export Control Unit of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Practicalities

The participation fee will be invoiced after the visit, based on actual costs. The invoiced amount will not exceed the maximum fees stated below. The participation fee does not include flights, accommodation, or meals outside the official visit program.

Please note that participation in the Team Finland Quantum Business and Innovation Mission is contingent upon participation in the Country Pavilion at QWC except for companies that maintain their own booth at QWC. The participation fee includes the following:
 

1. Team Finland Quantum Business and Innovation Mission (September 21-22, 2026) -participation fee of EUR 600 per person, plus a EUR 20 management fee, will be invoiced by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

2. Country Pavilion & Program at Quantum World Congress Week 2026 (September 23-25, 2026) – participation fee of EUR 5800 per company (no VAT, invoiced directly by U.S. organizers). Includes a dedicated, branded counter allocated to each company at the county pavilion, access to the QWC Week program and up to three exhibitor passes per company, each valued at up to $1,799.00

Please see more information about the practicalities here.