Quantum & Semiconductors: IQM deployed its first U.S. quantum computer, “Pathfinder,” at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, aiming to plug quantum into real hybrid HPC workflows. Post-Quantum Security: Agile Analog teamed with Xiphera to combine analog anti-tamper IP with hardware cryptography for post-quantum era chip security. AI Infrastructure Hardware: Nokia is expanding advanced test and packaging in Pennsylvania for photonic chips used in AI-native networks. Finland Tech & Startups: Helsinki-based GitHits raised €1.5m pre-seed to build an “Google of code search” for indexing open-source code. Health & Food Science (Finland): A University of Jyväskylä study found prebiotic XOS fiber may reduce harmful gut metabolites and improve fatty liver markers. Science in the Wild: University of Oulu/ Helsinki/ Turku researchers report bumble bees can solve a novel object-based puzzle without training. Cybercrime: Finnish police investigate a suspected €25m investment fraud via a fake online platform. Arctic Collaboration: UCN will lead a new Arctic solid-waste network under University of the Arctic, bringing Indigenous-led, community-focused solutions. Energy Storage: Wärtsilä and RCT Solutions formed an energy storage joint venture. Defense Tech: Milrem proposes a drone-hunting robot wall for NATO’s eastern flank.