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30.10.2023
In a drive towards sustainable development and circular economy solutions, CLIC Innovation has emerged as a key catalyst. By forging partnerships between businesses and research institutions, this visionary organization is propelling the realms of bioeconomy, circular economy, and energy systems towards a brighter, greener future.
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4.4.2023
Robots on mobile platforms can certainly aid in the circular economy. Enter the AutoMod project, which is not only creating an ecosystem but also conducting pilots and openly sharing its results.
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20.2.2023
Aalto University has created a water-resistant cellulose film. This film can also replace packaging containing plastic compounds in the food and cosmetic industries.
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5.12.2022
Finland aims for climate neutrality by 2035. The agricultural sector can have an important part in reaching the target.
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24.10.2022
Helsieni brings mushrooms to apartment buildings. The company takes part in the project Circular Green Blocks, aiming to accelerate circular and sharing economy.
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14.9.2022
The City of Porvoo aims to be a forerunner in climate change mitigation. An ongoing project brings digital solutions for the improvement of energy efficiency and promotes the use of renewable energy in the buildings of the city.
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4.8.2022
The City of Helsinki has an exciting pilot going on. In Lauttasaari, the western part of the city, the plan is to demolish 16 dilapidated properties and to use as much of the demolition material in construction as possible – preferably as it is.
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2.6.2022
In recent years, the population growth has pushed Finnish cities, as many other cities globally, to set ambitious housing targets. With the new opportunities available to improve the built environment, will buildings of the future still be remnants of the past?
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5.5.2022
Europe needs to get rid of Russian fossil fertilisers. A lot has already been done – in a sustainable way.
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4.4.2022
What kind of food will we be eating in the future? And how will it be produced? Right now, a lot is going on inside sustainable food ecosystems in the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region.
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17.1.2022
This topic is surrounded by a lot of excitement. For those who understand why, this is a disruption, says Mr Himadri Majumdar, who is leading the Quantum programs at VTT. By disruption he refers to Finland´s first quantum computer, and quantum technologies in general.
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3.11.2021
Solutions for green and climate resilient cities are tested with agile pilots in Helsinki’s smart district Kalasatama. Green infrastructure solutions are essential factors in climate change adaptation and reaching carbon neutrality goals in cities. When planned well, urban green spaces promote residents’ wellbeing and ensure the biodiversity of urban ecosystems.
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23.8.2021
There is a great need for plastic packages and this need will certainly increase in the future. Plastics should be produced by using as little fossil-based material as possible, and it should be both climate neutral and recyclable. This is the basic idea of Woodly, a technology company with the mission to accelerate the change towards a sustainable future by redesigning plastics.
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18.6.2021
Artificial intelligence can save lives. The AI Head Analysis project aims to create a tool that helps to detect brain disorders and get better care for the patients.
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11.12.2020
Sensory room based on smart technology reduced depression and need for medication amongst people with memory disorders in Helsinki.
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18.11.2020
Drones can be used to transport objects, monitor environmental changes and survey the safety of different areas – while keeping the amount of produced emissions at bay. A project run by three Finnish organisations pilots carbon-neutral drone services in the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region.
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12.10.2020
Founded in the aftermath of the 2015 refugee crisis, Integrify offers intensive software development and data science courses to educated immigrants. The aim is to match tech companies with talented coders and speed up their social integration.
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30.9.2020
Investments in food technology are necessary in order to truly create a sustainable food system. This far, there haven’t been enough of those in the Nordics. Lauri Reuter, a researcher turned investor, wanted to speed things up and co-founded the first food technology fund in the Nordic countries.
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9.9.2020
In summer, many Finns head towards Hanko to enjoy its bright sun and sandy beaches. However, that’s not all the southern city has to offer. Hanko has installed solar plants all over the city and aims to double the solar energy produced in Finland.
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4.2.2020
Mari Pantsar leads The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra’s Carbon neutral circular economy theme. According to her, the key to a more sustainable society lies in moving from resource effectiveness towards resource wisdom and the circular economy.