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The website Helsinkismart.fi showcases the most innovative and interesting projects, companies and ideas in Helsinki-Uusimaa. We call the international community to join us and to create smart innovations together!
More on the helsinkismart.fi1.10.2024
Helsinki-Uusimaa speeding up circular economy innovations together with other European top regions
The European Commission has identified the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region as a Regional Innovation Valley (RIV). In cooperation with other top regions in circular economy, Helsinki-Uusimaa is carrying out the project European Circular Innovation Valley, the ECIV.
25.9.2024
European Committee of the Regions’ ENVE Commission meets in Espoo to discuss the future of EU climate policy
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council, in cooperation with the City of Espoo, will host the European Committee of the Regions' Commission for the Environment, Climate Change and Energy (ENVE) on 26-27 September. During the two-day event in Espoo, the Commission will examine the future prospects for EU climate policy.
24.9.2024
Regional Developer Eero Venäläinen guiding Helsinki-Uusimaa
Mr Eero Venäläinen at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council started as the new Regional Development Director at the beginning of August. Our operational environment is undergoing great changes, but he believes in the future.
9.9.2024
Welcome to Helsinki-Uusimaa Culture Forum 24 September 2024
The first Helsinki-Uusimaa Culture Forum invites actors in culture and creative industry to Musiikkitalo (Music Hall) in Helsinki on 24 September. What does the cultural future look like in Helsinki-Uusimaa, and what is on the topic right now? We wish for you to take part, get inspired and create your own network!
3.9.2024
Prerequisites for growth in the entire country are defined in the vision for Southern Finland – Southern Finland is a responsible pioneer
If Southern Finland is doing well, it is a guarantee for the entire country being successful and competitive. There is therefore a need for promoting the interests together in matters which connect the area and its inhabitants. The regions of Southern Finland, that is Southwest Finland, Helsinki-Uusimaa, Päijät-Häme, Kymenlaakso and South Karelia have started joint intense activities for promoting interests and advocacy within the EU.
8.8.2024
Info Events for creative industry by Helsinki-Uusimaa Cultural Market
We wish all regional actors and artists in the creative industry welcome to the presentations of the project Helsinki-Uusimaa Cultural Market. The project carried out by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council is aiming to improve the equal availability of culture, as well as the employment situation in the industry.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in Figures
26
municipalities
1.8
million inhabitants
58%
of those speaking another language in Finland live in Helsinki-Uusimaa
39%
of the Finnish GDP
50%
of R&D expenses in Finland
62%
of the land are is forest