1. Sustainability Solutions, 
Innovation Centers and Networks 4R 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
Higher Education Aalto University
Aalto University is known for its multidisciplinary approach to science, tech, business, and art. It ranks 8th in art & design globally and in the top 150 for other subjects. Teaching, research, and art are conducted by six schools and their departments and units. Image: Aalto University / Unto Rautio
Higher Education Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Arcada is a multi-disciplinary University of Applied Sciences with programs in Business, Energy tech, Health, Culture & media, and Healthcare. The core areas of Arcada's research are artificial intelligence, health and well-being, and the circular economy. Image: Arcada
2. Regenerative Food System Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG)
Baltic Sea Action Group is a non-profit foundation that takes effective actions to save the Baltic Sea. The foundation promotes regenerative agriculture through their Carbon Action collaboration in which farmers, researchers and companies learn about regenerative farming to benefit food production, the environment and the Baltic Sea. Image: BSAG
Municipal Services and Development Business Espoo
Business Espoo is a service network for companies and entrepreneus in the city of Espoo and the surrounding municipalities, formed by six organisations. Business Espoo's goal is to increase the number of jobs and vitality in Espoo by offering customer-oriented and high-quality support for starting a business, recruitment, applying for growth-supporting funding, skill development, and internalisation, as well as guidance in changing situations. Image: Business Espoo
Municipal Services and Development Business Eteläkärki
The City of Raasepori and the Municipality of Inkoo offer guidance and support throughout a business’s entire lifecycle. Together with their partners, they provide individual and expert advice, up-to-date training and info sessions, as well as assistance with starting a business in the area. Image: Business Eteläkärki
National Organisations Business Finland
Business Finland aids Finnish companies in global growth by encouraging collaboration between firms and research groups. Business Finland support companies' operations by offering services for various needs, such as internationalisation and product development, as well as funding, information, advice and networks for different phases of business. Image: Business Finland
Municipal Services and Development Business Helsinki
Business Helsinki offers advice to new entrepreneurs and support for starting a business. The sercives include support in development and renewal, as well as connections to international networks. Business Helsinki implements local and international innovation projects, sector-specific programs, and pilot opportunities for sustainable development and growth for existing companies. Image: Business Helsinki
Municipal Services and Development Business Vantaa
Experts from various departments of the City of Vantaa offer services to all companies in Vantaa: start-ups, SMEs, and large companies. Business Vantaa offers assistance in establishing, recruiting, developing, and relocating businesses. The services also include support for internationalisation and investment in Vantaa. Image: Business Vantaa
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks CleverHealth Network
CleverHealth Network is a health technology ecosystem established in 2017, where companies and healthcare professionals co-develop better care for Finnish citizens while also creating successful health technology export products for businesses. The product and service innovations are based on the extensive and high-quality health data of HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the top-level clinical expertise of its professionals. Image: CleverHealth Network
1. Sustainability Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks CLIC Innovation
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
4. Creative Industries, Innovation Centers and Networks Creative Dimension (Luova Dimensio)
Led by Metropolia UAS, Creative Dimension is an open collaboration platform for companies and organisations that want to develop new ideas, concepts, and services together with students and experts. The collaboration platform brings together expertise in the creative industries, design, media, culture, and technology, helping to turn ideas into practical solutions. Through projects and initiatives, companies can pilot new solutions, discover creative perspectives on business, and contribute to the training of future professionals. Image: Metropolia
4. Creative Industries Creve – Expertise and Networks for Creative Industry Entrepreneurship
Creve is a nationally operating creative industry business service and entrepreneurship learning environment of Humak UAS. You can participate in it as an entrepreneur, artist, student, job seeker, or employed individual. The services highlight the current themes of both the creative economy and entrepreneurship: digitalisation, adaptability, responsibility, international readiness, as well as project and financial expertise. Image: Humak
Higher Education Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak)
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences prepares students for national and international roles in social and pastoral work. The study programmes cover the following fields: social work, health care, diaconal work and interpreting. Diak’s RDI activities are underpinned by the principles of open science and research. Image: Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
National Organisations Economic Development Centre (EVK)
The Economic Development Centres (EVK) in Finland promote regional vitality in a multidisciplinary and cooperative manner. The centres' are responsible for tasks relating to business and industry, rural areas, transport, the environment and natural resources. The Economic Development Centre of Uusimaa is one of ten centers located accross the country. Image: EVK
Municipal Services and Development Enter Espoo
Enter Espoo facilitates access to Espoo's innovation and travel ecosystems for companies, investors, visitors, and travel professionals. They find suitable services, startups, technologies, partners, and locations to support different types of business goals. Image: Espoo Marketing Oy / dspmedia
4. Creative Industries Espoo Game LAB (2023-2026)
Espoo Game LAB (EGL), is a unique game lab located in Otaniemi, Espoo. The EGL was created to foster growth in the game industry by equipping participants with the essential skills to either secure a job in the field or establish their own game companies. The program offers tailored business support and guidance to help teams, startups and entrepreneurs succeed in the competitive game industry. Image: City of Espoo
1. Sustainability Solutions FINIX – Towards sustainable textile systems (2019-2025)
The FINIX project brought together large companies, SMEs, start-ups from textile, forest and waste management industries along with NGOs and policymakers, to co-create a more sustainable textile system with a solid scientific basis. Project partners in the region included Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and Aalto University. Image: FINIX
5. Disruptive Technologies, Innovation Centers and Networks Finnish AI Region (FAIR EDIH)
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
1. Sustainability Solutions, 
Research Institutions Finnish Environment Institute (Syke)
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
2. Regenerative Food System, Research Institutions Finnish Food Authority
The Finnish Food Authority ensures safety and quality of food, plant and animal health, and related products in agriculture and forestry. It also manages EU funds for agricultural and rural development in Finland. Image: Finnish Food Authority
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Research Institutions Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
THL is an expert and research institute that provides reliable information for decision-making and activities in the field of health and welfare. THL's goal is to promote the welfare, health and safety of the population. Image: THL
Research Institutions Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)
The Finnish Meteorological Institute makes observations and research on the atmosphere, the near space and the seas. It also provides services on weather, sea, air quality, climate and near space for the needs of public safety, business life and citizens. Image: FMI
2. Regenerative Food System, Innovation Centers and Networks Food Data Finland
The Food Data Finland network drives the systemic development of data throughout the food chain. The program develops common practices, more efficient operating models and new products and services for the use of data throughout the food chain. One of the priorities is to develop a food sustainability information model. Image: GS1 Finland
Municipal Services and Development Forum Virium Helsinki
Forum Virium Helsinki is the City of Helsinki innovation company. They co-create urban futures with companies, universities, other public sector organizations and Helsinki residents. The mission is to make Helsinki the most functional smart city in the world. Image: Forum Virium Helsinki
1. Sustainability Solutions, Research Institutions Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)
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
1. Sustainability Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks Green Net Finland (GNF)
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
Higher Education Haaga-Helia – Haaga Campus
Haaga-Helia is a business-oriented university of applied sciences whose areas of research and development include sustainable futures, pedagogy and learning, working life and expertise, as well as artificial intelligence and digitalisation. The Haaga campus – the Hospitality Campus – offers degree programs in, for instance, hospitality, tourism and experience managament, food production management, as well as management of service-based business. Image: Haaga-Helia
Higher Education Haaga-Helia – Malmi Campus
Haaga-Helia is a business-oriented university of applied sciences whose areas of research and development include sustainable futures, pedagogy and learning, working life and expertise, as well as artificial intelligence and digitalisation. The Malmi campus offers Business Administration studies in Finnish. It caters to adult learners with evening and blended learning options, and the program has a strong emphasis on business. Image: Haaga-Helia
Higher Education Haaga-Helia – Pasila Campus
Haaga-Helia is a business-oriented university of applied sciences whose areas of research and development include sustainable futures, pedagogy and learning, working life and expertise, as well as artificial intelligence and digitalisation. It's Pasila Campus provides degree and specialisation studies, eMBA training, and customized education packages for domestic and international corporate clients. Image: Haaga-Helia
Higher Education Haaga-Helia – Porvoo Campus
Haaga-Helia is a business-oriented university of applied sciences whose areas of research and development include sustainable futures, pedagogy and learning, working life and expertise, as well as artificial intelligence and digitalisation. In Porvoo Campus students can complete degree programmes in Finnish or in English, with the qualification titles of Bachelor in Hospitality Management and Bachelor in Business Administration. Image: Haaga-Helia
Higher Education Hanken School of Economics
Hanken School of Economics, one of the oldest business schools in the Nordic countries, was established more than one hundred years ago. Today, Hanken is the only stand-alone business school in Finland. Hanken's strategy includes profiling the School as a genuinely international and research-oriented business school with close ties to the corporate world. Image: Hanken School of Economics
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks Health Capital Helsinki
Health Capital Helsinki is an innovation alliance of two cities, two universities, two universities of applied sciences, and a university hospital. It's core mission is to build joint research and innovation projects that bring together expertise from both public and private sectors. Image: Health Capital Helsinki
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks Health Incubator Helsinki
Health Incubator Helsinki is a three-year comprehensive incubator program for research based startups operating in the health sector in Finland and abroad. The program was initiated in 2019 by the City of Helsinki and the University of Helsinki to drive the transformation of health innovation, research findings and expertise into international business, and to attract new talent and companies to Helsinki, Finland. Image: Health Incubator Helsinki
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Research Institutions Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT)
HIIT is a strategic partnership between Aalto University and the University of Helsinki, with the aim to boost fundamental and applied information technology research that makes a difference in the real world. HIIT facilitates research, impact, and collaboration activities in the Helsinki IT research community and offers funded post-doctoral researcher positions for excellent young scientists. Image: HIIT
Research Institutions Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE)
HiLIFE is one of the leading life science research institutes in the Nordics. Life Science research at the University of Helsinki covers broad strengths from structure, function and dynamics of molecules and cells to entire organisms and ecosystems. By enhancing top research through excellence-only calls and stimulating new ideas at edges of fields, HiLIFE provides a unique environment where today’s grand challenges can be solved in multidisciplinary collaborations. Image: HiLIFE
Innovation Centers and Networks Helsinki Think Company
Helsinki Think Company is a non-profit that supports students and researchers in developing innovative solutions to societal challenges through collaboration, workshops, and events. They provide co-working spaces and funding opportunities for selected projects. Image: Helsinki Think Company / Jonas Simberg
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Research Institutions Helsinki University Hospital (HUS)
Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) is Finland's largest healthcare provider and second-largest employer, offering specialist medical care for rare and severe diseases, as well as collaborating with the University of Helsinki on research, education, and trial programs to develop new ways of identifying and treating diseases. Image: HUS
4. Creative Industries, Innovation Centers and Networks Helsinki XR Center (HXRC)
Helsinki XR Center is a leading European RDI and innovation hub for emerging technologies — especially XR and AI — supporting startups, entrepreneurs, companies, and innovators through co-creation, real-world experimentation, collaborative RDI projects, and community building. Image: Helsinki XR Center
1. Sustainability Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks Helsinki-Uusimaa Circular Hub
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
Municipal Services and Development Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council is a joint authority with 26 member municipalities, mandated by law and mainly funded by its members. The council focuses on regional and land-use planning, promoting local and regional interests, and articulating sustainable development goals and conditions. Image: Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council
1. Sustainability Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks HEVi (2021-2027)
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
4. Creative Industries, Higher Education Humak – Helsinki Campus
Humak is a national university of applied sciences specialising in community development, cultural production, and linguistic accessibility. The Helsinki campus is home to the cultural management, community education and interpreter degree programmes, a large part of Humak's administration and services, and the student union office. Image: Humak
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Research Institutions iCAN – Digital Precision Cancer Medicine
iCAN is a national R&D flagship providing solutions to the cancer challenge through a discovery and innovation cluster at the interface of precision cancer medicine and digital health. The founding partners of the flagship are University of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital. Image: iCAN
1. Sustainability Solutions, Research Institutions Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR)
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
1. Sustainability Solutions, Research Institutions Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS)
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
Municipal Services and Development Keuke – Keski-Uudenmaan Kehittämiskeskus
Keuke is a development company that helps companies in Central Uusimaa to develop and grow in the areas of Järvenpää, Karkkila, Kerava, Nurmijärvi, Pornainen, Sipoo and Tuusula. They offer advice on all business-related matters, such as activating companies' sales and marketing processes, solving financial and funding issues, planning investments, finding partners, internationalisation and ownership changes. Image: Keuke
1. Sustainability Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks KIRAHub
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
Innovation Centers and Networks Kumpula Business Labs (KBL)
Kumpula Business Labs (KBL) is an entrepreneurship hub that supports the creation and growth of startup companies. Located in the largest campus of natural sciences in the Nordic countries, it provides a diverse and extensive range of research equipment as well as competent staff. KBL is a joint initiative of Aalto University, the University of Helsinki, and the City of Helsinki, with the aim of combining academic research with business development. Image: KBL
Higher Education Laurea – Hyvinkää Campus
Laurea University of Applied Sciences integrates research, development, and innovation as part of its teaching. At the Hyvinkää campus students can became a Bachelor of Health Care, a Bachelor of Social Services or a Bachelor of Business Administration. The campus features innovative learning environments, including a simulated hospital with the latest wireless simulator technology for patient care education. Image: Laurea
Higher Education Laurea – Leppävaara Campus
Laurea University of Applied Sciences integrates research, development, and innovation as part of its teaching. At the Leppävaara campus in Espoo, development projects are implemented together with the students, personnel, enterprises and other collaborative partners, in various differents kinds of learning environments and Living Labs such as Circular Economy Living Lab, EventLab, BarLab and BarLaurea. Image: Laurea
Higher Education Laurea – Lohja Campus
Laurea University of Applied Sciences integrates research, development, and innovation as part of its teaching. On Laurea's Lohja campus, students are active partners for companies, organisations and public bodies during their studies. The studies are oriented toward the working life, and students build up their competence together with workplace actors in genuine workplace development tasks. Image: Laurea
Higher Education Laurea – Otaniemi Campus
Laurea University of Applied Sciences integrates research, development, and innovation as part of its teaching. The Otaniemi Campus provides degree programs in social services, health care, physical education, and business management. Student entrepreneurship and projects from many fields have a strong presence on campus. Image: Laurea
Higher Education Laurea – Porvoo Campus
Laurea University of Applied Sciences integrates research, development, and innovation as part of its teaching. The Porvoo campus provides degree programmes in social services and health care. The programs are vocational higher education courses delivered in collaboration with industry partners. The campus offers local businesses and other organisations the opportunity to develop their operations through various development projects and staff training. Image: Laurea
Higher Education Laurea – Tikkurila Campus
Laurea University of Applied Sciences integrates research, development, and innovation as part of its teaching. The campus has many national and international projects, as well as strong learning and development environments with partnership networks. At Laurea’s Tikkurila campus, you can earn a degree in beauty care, business administration, nursing, public health nursing, social services, and social services in the prison and probation services. Image: Laurea
1. Sustainability Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks LIMOWA Logistics Cluster
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
5. Disruptive Technologies, Innovation Centers and Networks Location Innovation Hub LIH (2023-2025, 2026-2028)
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
Innovation Centers and Networks Maria 01
Maria 01 is one of the leading startup ecosystems in Europe. It provides a thriving environment for ambitious early-stage startups, renowned investors and VCs, large enterprises and other ecosystem organisations – all with the common goal of helping each other succeed. Today, Maria 01 serves as the home to almost 200 startups from various industries, close to 30 local and international VC firms, as well as over 20 corporations. Image: Tapio Auvinen
4. Creative Industries, Higher Education Metropolia – Arabia Campus
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 all operations of Culture and Arts are centralized in Arabia, Helsinki. Image: HeliFoto Oy
5. Disruptive Technologies, Higher Education Metropolia – Karamalmi Campus
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
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Higher Education Metropolia – Myllypuro Campus
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is Finland's largest university for Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. Myllypuro Campus promotes well-being, a healthy future, and fosters new connections. Image: HeliFoto Oy
Higher Education Metropolia – Myyrmäki Campus
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 Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa is where Industrial Technology meets International Business. Image: Martin Sommerschield
National Organisations Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland (MEAE)
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) is part of the Finnish Government. The ministry implements the Government Programme, drafts legislation, monitors and develops issues falling within its remit and steers the agencies in its administrative branch. MEAE's areas of responsibilities include, for instance, industrial, innovation and entrepreneurship policy. Image: Marja Väänänen
5. Disruptive Technologies MyData
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
1. Sustainability Solutions, Research Institutions Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
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
Higher Education Novia University of Applied Sciences
Novia is a dynamic, international University of Applied Sciences with high-quality education, research and development and innovation activity supporting working life. Novia is a leading actor in continuous learning in Finland. Raasepori Campus offers Bachelor's Degree studies in the areas of engineering and natural resources. Image: Novia
1. Sustainability Solutions PlastLIFE (2023-2029)
PlastLIFE is an extensive national cooperation project to promote the circular economy of plastics. The goal is a sustainable circular economy for plastics in Finland by 2035. The diverse group of partners are led by Finnish Environment Institute. Image: PlastLIFE
Municipal Services and Development Posintra
Posintra is a local development company in Eastern Uusimaa that provides support and resources for the growth and wellbeing of local businesses and the area as a whole. Their focus is on strengthening the competitiveness of companies in the region and providing assistance to those looking to establish or relocate their business to the area. Image: Posintra
National Organisations Research Council of Finland
The Research Council of Finland (RCF) is a government agency whose activities are guided by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture as part of the educational and cultural administration. The RCF funds long-term and innovative scientific research to ensure that excellent research and high-level expertise make Finland a leading country in sustainable growth. Image: Academy of Finland / Juho Karjalainen
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions SPARK Finland
SPARK Finland program is designed to increase the maturity of academic and clinical discoveries towards practical and value creating solutions in the health related space. Program supports also career development by educating scientists, students and health care professionals on drug and health tech development and building the understanding of business aspects related to the discoveries. SPARK Finland is an official member of SPARK Global network. Image: SPARK Finland
Innovation Centers and Networks Startup Foundation
The Foundation’s mission is to create more entrepreneurs, new companies, growth and internationalisation, as well as supporting and promoting the startup mentality. This mission is supported by initiatives by the foundation. Externally, the Foundation supports both not-for-profit initiatives advancing the mission of the foundation as well as individuals wishing to start their entrepreneurial journeys. The goal is simple and concrete: 100 Finnish startups that each grow to €100M in annual revenue. Image: Startup Foundation
Research Institutions Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)
VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner for companies and the society, and one of the leading research organisations in Europe. It brings together people, business, science and technology to solve the biggest challenges of our time. VTT is owned by the Finnish state. Image: VTT
Municipal Services and Development Techvilla
Technology Centre TechVilla is a non-profit, owned by the City of Hyvinkää, Finland. It's purpose is to help the Capital Region of Helsinki-Uusimaa to prosper, spesialising in programmes helping SMEs in the region to grow, develop, and expand internationally. TechVilla's goal is to ensure the companies embrace essential information, reach relevant networks, and get needed support to enhance their operations. Image: TechVilla
3. Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks Terkko Health Hub
Terkko Health Hub is a community, a co-working space and an event venue focusing on health and life sciences. The Hub is located in the Helsinki’s medical campus and it provides various services, events and initiatives in collaboration with local and global partners. Image: Terkko Health Hub
Innovation Centers and Networks Testbed Helsinki
Helsinki is a testbed for new innovations. The City of Helsinki provides companies and RDI actors a wide variety of development and testing opportunities for new innovations, products and services. The key content areas of the testing platform activities are EdTech, Smart Mobility, Built Environment, Circular Economy and Health & Wellbeing. Image: City of Helsinki / Maija Astikainen
National Organisations The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, promotes and finances the renewal of Finland. Sitra's mission is to promote well-being and accelerate economic growth within the limits of nature’s carrying capacity. The Fund anticipates the future, developes and disseminates innovations, and finances change. Image: Sitra
4. Creative Industries, Innovation Centers and Networks Uniarts Hub
The Uniarts Hub pre-incubator program offers a comprehensive overview of entrepreneurship in the arts and creative industries and provides support for developing your own business idea. The pre-incubator is a free 12-week program featuring lectures, workshops, mentoring, and peer support. Uniarts Hub is best suited for arts professionals who are already working in the field or nearing the end of their studies. Image: Uniarts Hub
Higher Education University of Helsinki – City Centre
The University of Helsinki's City Centre Campus is its largest, hosting approximately 17,000 students across multiple faculties including Educational Sciences, Arts, Theology, Law, Social Sciences, and the Swedish School of Social Science. Image: University of Helsinki / Veikko Somerpuro
Higher Education University of Helsinki – Kumpula Campus
The University of Helsinki's Kumpula campus is home to a number of research institutes, including the Institute for Molecular Sciences, the Institute for Astronomy, and the Institute for Biotechnology.
Image: University of Helsinki / Linda Tammisto
Higher Education University of Helsinki – Meilahti Campus
Meilahti Campus is a top medical campus in Europe that combines leading research, teaching, and medical care. It involves close collaboration between the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Medicine, the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), and the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa. Image: University of Helsinki / Veikko Somerpuro
Higher Education University of Helsinki – Viikki Campus
The Viikki Campus of the University of Helsinki is a significant research center, comprising various faculties and institutes such as Agriculture and Forestry, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, and Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science. Image: University of Helsinki / Veikko Somerpuro
4. Creative Industries, Higher Education University of the Arts Helsinki
University of the Arts Helsinki provides the highest level of education in music, fine arts, theatre and dance. The university was established in 2013, when the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy were merged. Image: Tuomas Uusheimo
2. Regenerative Food System Urban&Local – Sustainable food ecosystem of the future
In the Urban&Local project, an operator ecosystem is created that promotes research and business in the local food and restaurant industry in the capital region.
- Project partners: Forum Virium Helsinki, Metropolia and Haaga-Helia Universities of Applied Sciences, Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College, and the cities of Helsinki and Vantaa
- Project time: 01/2023–12/2025
2. Regenerative Food System, Innovation Centers and Networks UrbanFarmLab
UrbanFarmLab is an urban indoor farming development platform and one of the four collaboration platforms of the Clean and Sustainable Solutions Innovation Hub at Metropolia. UrbanFarmLab is functioning as urban indoor farming development platform and a separate co-learning livinglab space for experts, companies and students.
Municipal Services and Development Vihti Business
vihtibusiness.fi is the municipality of Vihti's online portal for business services, including support companies seeking to grow their business by offering attractive business areas, functional premises, and customer-oriented business advisory services. Vihti Business operates according to the V2B model: a one-stop service, immediate personal service, and customer service. Image: Vihti Business
2. Regenerative Food System, Innovation Centers and Networks Viikki Food Design Factory
Viikki Food Design Factory is a sustainable and healthy food innovation center, created by the collaboration of University of Helsinki and Aalto University. It's a hub for startups, researchers, and industry professionals, offering a pre-incubator program for transformative food system innovators.
2. Regenerative Food System, Research Institutions Viikki Research Farm
The Viikki Research Farm spans 155 hectares of arable land and houses 60 genetically high-merit dairy cows. It offers a modern farm infrastructure that supports diverse research needs, such as feed preservation, alternative protein crop production, dairy cow welfare studies, and dietary strategies to reduce emissions. The farm is a part of the HiLIFE infrastructures. Image: University of Helsinki