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November 3, 2026

Havuja is a finalist for AI Growth Initiative of the Year at AI Gala 2026

Written by the Havuja Team · 6 min read

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Tampere, 3 November 2026. Havuja is one of three finalists for AI Growth Initiative of the Year at AI Gala 2026, organised by AI Finland. The other finalists are OP Pohjola and Oura.

Our entry is our automated production test platform, which brings together test stations and software to measure, align and verify optical and photonic products on the production line.

“We are delighted and proud to be finalists. It’s a great recognition for a young company and for the team that works every day to make production test faster and smarter. Congratulations also to OP Pohjola and Oura,” says Kimmo Jokinen, CTO and Co-Founder of Havuja.

The winner will be announced at the annual AI Gala in Turku on 16 November, held in connection with AI Summit.

We would like to thank AI Finland for the recognition, and the whole team behind the work.

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About Havuja

Havuja develops production metrology for Physical AI. We design and build optical, robotic and AI driven test and calibration systems that enable the manufacturing of integrated photonics, optical I/O, quantum, AR smartglasses and nano optics at scale. Our team of optics, mechanical, robotics and software engineers brings 20+ years of experience in taking metrology from R&D to volume production, working in close collaboration with customers across the globe. Designed and built in Tampere, installed and supported worldwide.

Contact: contact@havuja.com

Havuja finalist at AI Growth Initiative of the Year 2026 AI Gala.
Havuja among finalists for AI Growth Initiative of the Year at AI Gala 2026.