Helsinki-Uusimaa Innovation Ecosystem

28DIGITAL is a pan-European multi-stakeholder open-innovation ecosystem. It connects companies, startups, universities, research organisations and investors to strengthen inclusive, fair and sustainable digital competitiveness in Europe. 28DIGITAL focuses especially on domains where digital technology and innovation drive societal progress, addressing major global challenges and delivering tangible benefits for people, governments, businesses and the planet. The ecosystem operates through a network of regional hubs across Europe, including one in Espoo, Finland. Image: 28DIGITAL

AaltoAI is a student-led artificial intelligence community rooted in Aalto University. The community connects students from different fields with researchers, founders and industry professionals across Finland. Through hackathons, workshops, research activities and community events, AaltoAI supports practical learning, technical skill development and collaboration in artificial intelligence. It also promotes the development of AI that is reliable, beneficial and aligned with human intentions. Image: AaltoAI

Carbon Age is a programme by Canatu accelerating the transition from conventional materials to advanced carbon nanotube (CNT) technologies. Its activities focus on developing novel CNT applications, establishing CNT foundry and manufacturing capabilities, and building a collaborative ecosystem of OEM's, technology suppliers and research organisations. The programme supports the development, scaling and commercialisation of CNT-based innovations. It is supported through Business Finland's Leading Company Challenge programme (Veturi). Image: Canatu

Chip Zero is a semiconductor ecosystem led by Applied Materials Finland (Picosun) and supported through Business Finland's Leading Company Challenge programme (Veturi). It brings together companies, research organisations and technology developers to develop chips with zero lifetime emissions. The ecosystem focuses on resource-efficient semiconductor manufacturing, circularity, electrification and the development of a strong Finnish semiconductor value chain and research infrastructure.

Compute to Impact is a Business Finland Leading Company Challenge (Veturi) programme led by AMD Silo AI. The initiative brings together research organisations, companies and computing infrastructure providers to accelerate innovation, talent development and ecosystem-wide collaboration in artificial intelligence. Its activities focus on developing open-source AI solutions for demanding, high-complexity applications, advancing agentic and foundation AI, and improving the scalability, sustainability and affordability of computing. The programme also aims to strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty and long-term leadership in AI. Image: AMD Silo AI

Finnish AI Region offers businesses accessible expertise in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, high-performance computing, and cyber security. FAIR promotes AI adoption as one of the four European Digital Innovation Hubs' (EDIH) in Finland and part of a European innovation hub network. Image: FAIR EDIH

A center of expertise in location data and technology offering no-cost services to SME businesses and public sector organisations. LIH supports business development and the adoption of new technologies, and provides information on funding opportunities. With the start of the new funding period, LIH will continue its work in the built environment, agriculture and forestry, and transportation and logistics sectors. New priorities include defense and space technology. In addition, the hub is investing in artificial intelligence and digital twins. Image: LIH

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland’s largest university of applied sciences, educates future professionals in the fields of Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. Metropolia's new Developer Campus for Smart Solutions in Karamalmi creates solutions for tomorrow with the help of smart technologies and process leadership. Image: HeliFoto Oy

MyData is a global centre for personal information expertise. It brings together governments, companies, and individuals to find solutions that put the individual at the core of how their personal data is used. MyData is a human-centric approach to personal data management, which combines industry need for data with digital human rights. Image: MyData