Helsinki-Uusimaa Innovation Ecosystem

4R is an innovation ecosystem operated by CLIC Innovation that strives to build new solutions for circular packaging, technical plastics, and textiles. The ecosystem is open for organisations interested in finding new business or building new competences in circular plastics solutions and bio‑based alternatives. Image: CLIC Innovation

Aalto University Bioinnovation Center is an interdisciplinary research and learning centre focused on accelerating the transition to a circular and bio-based economy. The centre brings together expertise in technology, design, and business to address sustainability challenges and foster innovation. It especially focuses on innovations in sustainable bio-based materials, with special focus on textiles and packaging. Image: Aalto University

BioCircleToZero is an ANDRITZ-led research and innovation programme focused on advancing circular bioeconomy solutions in the forest sector. It aims to increase the value generated from wood-based resources without increasing the use of raw materials by developing new products, services, and technologies based on underutilised side streams and renewable energy. Funded through Business Finland’s challenge competition for leading companies (Veturi), BioCircleToZero brings together companies, research organisations, and other ecosystem partners. ANDRITZ is an international technology group with a strong presence in Finland. Image: ANDRITZ

Cleantech Garden is an emerging innovation campus in Kivenlahti, Espoo, bringing together companies, researchers, educators, and innovation partners working on sustainable technologies. Developed in phases, the campus provides modern facilities designed to support research, development, and business growth. Its key focus areas include sustainable mobility, bio-based circular economy solutions, and carbon-neutral energy systems. The campus ecosystem includes VTT Bioruukki, Omnia, the City of Espoo, and a growing network of companies and research organisations. Image: NCC

CLIC Innovation is an open innovation cluster with the mission of facilitating creation of breakthrough solutions in bioeconomy, circular economy and future energy systems. CLIC Innovation designs, coordinates, and manages R&D&I projects and innovation ecosystems that deliver measurable results. Image: CLIC Innovation

The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) creates solutions for the sustainability transformation. Syke works to stop biodiversity loss and climate change, and promotes a sustainable circular economy and built environment, as well as the good condition of seas and inland waters. The core task of the organisation is to conduct research and provide expertise and independent information. Image: Syke

The Geological Survey of Finland GTK produces impartial research and services in support of decision-making in industry, academia, and wider society to accelerate the transition to sustainable and carbon-neutral world. GTK employs more than 400 experts specialising in mineral economy, circular economy, solutions related to energy, water and the environment, as well as digital solutions. Image: GTK

Green Net Finland is a cleantech cluster developing smart and low-carbon urban environment. GNF is committed to preparing and implementing high-quality cleantech development projects and offering expert services related to project development and management, European funding instruments, networking and match-making services and internalisation services. Image: GNF

The Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Hub is a regional initiative striving for a carbon neutral Helsinki-Uusimaa region by 2030. The Hub is a community of experts, municipalities, companies, organisations and research institutes that form an innovation ecosystem. It acts as an accelerator for innovative solutions and pilots in areas like construction, food chains, textiles, plastics, and electronics. As a regional ecosystem, the Hub facilitates new business opportunities while building a good living environment for our citizens. Image: Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Hub

HEVi is a government program in Finland that aims to strategically allocate public and private funding for research, development, and innovation. The program focuses on the three cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa and seeks to create a large project portfolio for urban development and innovation activities from 2021 to 2027. Image: HEVi

Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) is a multi- and interdisciplinary research unit based in physics, chemistry, meteorology, forest sciences, environmental sciences and social sciences in the University of Helsinki. INAR aims to strengthen the internationally leading, integrated multidisciplinary research and education environment for atmospheric and Earth system science and to feed in scientific results for the national and international environment and climate policy. Image: INAR

ICOS is a European-wide research infrastructure that produces standardised data on greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere and carbon fluxes between the atmosphere, the earth, and oceans. The data is used by scientists and decision-makers to predict and mitigate climate change, and is based on data from close to 180 measurement stations across 16 European countries. ICOS' head office and central facilities are located in Helsinki, Finland. Image: ICOS

KIRAHub is a real estate and construction industry innovation ecosystem operating in the form of a non-profit association. It's vision is to position Finland as a pioneer in sustainable digitalisation of the built environment. Their mission is to accelerate the seamless digitalisation development of the industry. Image: KIRAHub  

The LIMOWA Logistics Cluster is a Finnish network association to develop and support intelligent logistics solutions and boost the competitiveness of Finnish companies. LIMOWA works close to its member organizations supporting their business and export activities. Image: LIMOWA

The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland. Luke’s task is to promote competitive business based on the sustainable use of renewable natural resources, as well as wellbeing and the vitality of the countryside. Image: Luke

VTT Bioruukki is one of Europe’s largest open-access pilot and demonstration facilities for the bioeconomy and circular economy. Located in Espoo, it provides companies and research organisations with opportunities to develop, test, and scale new technologies and processes before commercial deployment. Bioruukki’s expertise spans biomass processing, biomaterials, industrial chemistry, thermochemical conversion, and hydrometallurgy, supporting the development of sustainable materials, products, and industrial solutions. Image: VTT