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7.4.2022
Helsinki-Uusimaa in co-creation with European Innovation Council
The European Innovation Council (EIC) GreenHouse Gas programme and Helsinki-Uusimaa Region have launched a joint co-creation initiative.
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4.4.2022
Innovative ecosystems for future sustainable food
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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1.3.2022
Helsinki-Uusimaa continuously attractive to foreign direct investment
Helsinki-Uusimaa came second in the ranking of the fDi Intelligence's Top 10 mid-sized European regions of the future 2022/23 when comparing the attraction of foreign investments. We have particularly high results in the category of economic potential, as well as in human capital and lifestyle.
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28.2.2022
Chairpersons of Regional Management Committees: We refrain from pursuing cooperation with Russia
The chairpersons of the Finnish Regional Management Committees announce that regional cooperation projects with Russia have been suspended for now, the cause being the country's war of aggression against Ukraine.
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15.2.2022
Regions on the way to recovery: Mapping the gaps
What support is available for entrepreneurs struggling amidst the Covid crisis in your region? Within the iEER project, partner regions are keen to understand how to build and develop their entrepreneurial ecosystems to prepare for the post-pandemic world.
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10.2.2022
First Call for Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027 now open
The first call for the new programme period is open from the 10th of February until 12pm (GMT+2) on the 31st of March 2022. During the programme period 2021–2027, there is 118 million euros of funding available from the European Regional Development Fund.
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2.2.2022
Regional Programme leading towards ecologically sustainable, financially responsible and socially equal Helsinki-Uusimaa
The new Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme includes the vision of the area being Well Ahead in climate change mitigation, financial competence and wellbeing in 2030. Apart from the vision, the Programme comprises priorities, objectives and actions for 2022–2025.
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17.1.2022
In Finland we have this thing called Quantum Ecosystem – and it is globally unique
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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20.12.2021
iEER Project Phase 3 Kicked Off
IEER phase 3 was kicked off on December 13. The iEER project is back to business boosting young entrepreneurship, this time with a timely endeavour aiming to support entrepreneurs in their recovery from the economic shock brought by the Covid pandemic.
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30.11.2021
Scandria Alliance: Closer cooperation along Scandinavian-Mediterranean transport corridor
The representatives of the partner cities and regions of Scandria®Alliance have agreed to cooperate even more closely.
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12.11.2021
Young campaigners share new perspectives on regional climate work in Helsinki-Uusimaa
The Nordic Council of Ministers provided a public arena that through several events afforded participants an opportunity to give their input into the global warming debate, for the first time also in Helsinki.
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3.11.2021
B.Green project develops new digital and participatory tools to support the planning of green infrastructure
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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2.11.2021
Delicious Sustainability – climate friendly and sustainable meals everyday options in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Sustainable consumer choices and responsible business models are important themes for people in the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region.
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28.10.2021
Helsinki-Uusimaa preparing its year as European Entrepreneurial Region
Helsinki-Uusimaa is one of six European Entrepreneurial Regions (EER) in 2022. The preparations for this theme year have commenced under the guidance of the management at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council.
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8.10.2021
Dutch and Finns learning wood construction from each other
The possibilities and challenges of wood construction in both the Netherlands and Finland were the topics for a Timber Transition in Construction Industry webinar on Thursday October 7th, 2021.
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24.9.2021
International comparisons: Well-being, educated population and ability to innovate are regional strengths in Helsinki-Uusimaa
According to many international comparisons, the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region is at the top of Europe and the entire world. Well-being, highly educated residents and an ability to innovate are included in our regional strengths. But there are issues needing to be improved, for instance sustainable development and employment.
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10.9.2021
Significant drop of 12 % in Helsinki-Uusimaa climate emissions 2020
According to a recent calculation by the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), municipal climate emissions in Helsinki-Uusimaa decreased by 7 % in 2019 compared to the previous year. The emissions in all Finnish municipalities decreased by a total of 5,5 %.
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23.8.2021
Woodly accelerates sustainable change with climate neutral plastic from wood cellulose
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 helps to diagnose brain disorders
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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9.6.2021
Scenarios for alternative future visions: What kind of developments should Helsinki-Uusimaa be prepared for?
When working with scenarios during autumn 2020 and winter 2021, reflections have been made on alternative long-term futures. Three scenarios describe developments and trends.