Disruptive Technologies, 
Innovation Centers and Networks 28DIGITAL
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
Innovation Centers and Networks, 
Sustainability Solutions 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
Creative Industries, Innovation Centers and Networks Aalto Design Factory
Aalto Design Factory is an interdisciplinary product design and learning hub at Aalto University. It brings together students, researchers, educators and industry partners to explore novel approaches to product development and design-based development collaboration. Its activities combine interdisciplinary learning, applied research, hands-on prototyping and experimentation across business, design and engineering. Image: Aalto DF
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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions Aalto University Bioinnovation Center
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
Disruptive Technologies, Innovation Centers and Networks AaltoAI
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
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
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
Sustainability Solutions BioCircleToZero
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
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
Disruptive Technologies Carbon Age
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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions Carbon Garage
Carbon Garage is a sustainability-focused collaboration and innovation platform operated by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences at its Myyrmäki campus. The platform brings together students, companies, researchers and public sector actors to develop practical solutions for climate change mitigation and sustainable development. Through collaborative innovation projects, Carbon Garage supports companies in their green transition while providing hands-on learning opportunities for future sustainability professionals. Image: Metropolia UAS
Creative Industries, Innovation Centers and Networks Centre for Radical Creativity
The Centre for Radical Creativity is an interdisciplinary unit at Aalto University that explores what radical creativity means for individuals, organisations and society. The centre conducts research, education and experimentation while creating opportunities for collaboration between researchers, companies and other partners. Its activities include collaborative projects, learning programmes, practical tools and shared spaces designed to strengthen creative capacity and foster new ways of thinking. Image: Centre for Radical Creativity
Disruptive Technologies Chip Zero
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.
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions Cleantech Garden innovation campus
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
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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions 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
Disruptive Technologies Compute to Impact
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
Creative Industries, Innovation Centers and Networks Creative Dimension
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
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
Creative Industries EIT Culture & Creativity North Regional Hub
EIT Culture & Creativity is the institutional partnership dedicated to helping Europe’s cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) become more sustainable, resilient and competitive. Its North Regional Hub, based in Helsinki, connects cultural and creative sector stakeholders across the Nordic and Baltic countries. The Hub fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and creative talent through its network of more than 1,300 partners and members. Image: EIT Culture & Creativity
Sustainability Solutions Ekomo
Ekomo is a circular economy collaboration platform that brings together companies and the Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority (HSY) to advance resource-efficient solutions and industrial symbiosis. Operating across the Helsinki metropolitan area in Espoo, Helsinki, and Vantaa, Ekomo provides a framework for business development, innovation, and piloting, enabling companies to utilise each other’s side streams and resources as part of a more circular economy. Image: HSY
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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions EriCa Green Chemistry Park
EriCa is a green chemistry and sustainability innovation hub that connects startups, industry, researchers, investors, and other ecosystem partners to address sustainability challenges. The hub supports the commercialisation and scaling of innovations in clean water solutions, circular economy, material recovery, fossil-free raw materials, and industrial digitalisation, helping accelerate sustainable innovation from lab to market. EriCa offers offices, laboratories, innovation programmes, and a collaborative ecosystem in one location, providing an environment where sustainable industrial solutions can be developed, validated, and scaled. Image: EriCa / Crazy Town
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions FinnCERES Materials Cluster
FinnCERES is a bioeconomy flagship jointly operated by Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Its research focuses on lignocellulose disassembly and re-assembly, with the aim of developing novel, cost-competitive bio-based materials and technologies. Using the shared Bioeconomy Infrastructure of Aalto University and VTT, FinnCERES advances solutions that address resource sufficiency and climate change challenges. Through close collaboration with industry and other stakeholders, the flagship accelerates the transformation of scientific and technological discoveries into industrial innovations. Image: FinnCERES
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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions 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
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
Regenerative Food System Finnish Food Export Association (SUVI)
The Finnish Food Export Association (SUVI) is a non-profit organisation that promotes the export of Finnish food and beverage products and supports the internationalisation of the Finnish food industry. The association brings together food export companies and industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration and helping Finnish businesses expand into international markets. Image: SUVI
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
Regenerative Food System, Research Institutions Finnish Organic Research Institute (FORI)
The Finnish Organic Research Institute (FORI) is a joint expert network of the University of Helsinki and the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke). FORI promotes organic food production and consumption across the Finnish food system. Its core activities include scientific research, science communication, education, and development projects. Research is conducted in four key areas: organic primary production; organic production and the environment; organic food and nutrition; and the role of organic products in society and the marketplace. Image: FORI
Sustainability Solutions Finnish Water Forum (FWF)
Finnish Water Forum (FWF) is an association established in 2009 by Finnish water sector organisations to promote the international growth of Finnish water expertise. FWF fosters collaboration among its members through joint initiatives, projects, and market development activities. Its thematic and regional working groups bring together organisations with shared interests, providing platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and international cooperation. Image: FWF
Regenerative Food System Food 2.0
Food 2.0 is a flagship research and innovation program focused on building a nature-smart food system in Finland. The program promotes sustainable production as the foundation for future growth, profitability and value creation. Funded through Business Finland’s Leading Company Challenge Competition (Veturi) and led by Valio, Food 2.0 fosters collaboration among a wide network of existing and new ecosystem partners. Image: Valio
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Innovation Centers and Networks, Regenerative Food System 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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions 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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions 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
Sustainability Solutions H2 Springboard
H2 Springboard is a hydrogen technology development ecosystem led by ABB and supported through Business Finland’s Leading Company Challenge (Veturi) programme. It brings together industrial companies, technology developers, investors, grid operators and research organisations to accelerate the commercial viability of the hydrogen economy. The ecosystem focuses on reducing the cost of hydrogen production and use through collaborative pilots, technology validation and large-scale industrial demonstration projects. Image: ABB
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
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
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
Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Research Institutions Health Proof Helsinki
Health Proof Helsinki is a unified RDI service entity that brings together Helsinki’s three major public health and medical technology innovation environments: Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, the City of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital. It provides companies with streamlined access to preclinical testing, primary healthcare and social care environments, as well as specialist care and diagnostics expertise to support product development, testing and validation. Image: Metropolia Proof Helsinki
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
Sustainability Solutions Helsinki Ring of Industry
Helsinki Ring of Industry is a collaboration of ten municipalities surrounding the Helsinki metropolitan area. The initiative promotes the region for industrial investment by offering access to a skilled workforce, competitive industrial sites and strong transport connections. Acting as a single point of contact for investors, the network helps international companies identify suitable locations and establish operations in Southern Finland. Image: Helsinki Ring of Industry
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
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
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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions 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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions HEVi
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
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
Sustainability Solutions Hydrogen Cluster Finland
Hydrogen Cluster Finland is a network that promotes the development of the hydrogen economy and the transition towards climate neutrality. The cluster brings together companies, industry associations and other stakeholders ranging from startups to multinational corporations. Its activities focus on facilitating collaboration, sharing knowledge and advancing business opportunities related to hydrogen production, infrastructure and applications.
Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks HyMy Village
HyMy Village is a multidisciplinary learning and development environment operated by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. It combines well-being and health services with service development and innovation in an authentic real-world setting. Through co-creation, service design and multidisciplinary collaboration, HyMy Village supports the development and testing of new health and wellbeing services. Image: HyMy Village / Marjaana Malkamäki
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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions 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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions 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
Sustainability Solutions KCL BIOHUB
KCL BIOHUB is an industrial biomaterials competence cluster coordinated by KCL. The initiative provides shared laboratory, testing and piloting facilities for companies developing biomaterials and bioproducts solutions. Supported by Business Finland, BIOHUB is expanding its infrastructure and capabilities to strengthen collaboration between businesses, researchers and technology developers. Image: KCL
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
Sustainability Solutions Kilpilahti business area
Kilpilahti is one of the Nordic region’s leading industrial clusters and a major hub for the bio and circular economy, located in Porvoo. The area hosts a concentration of companies in the energy, chemicals, logistics and bioeconomy sectors, creating extensive opportunities for industrial symbiosis and resource efficiency. Industrial side streams and waste materials are utilised as valuable raw materials, supporting more sustainable production processes. Image: Kilpilahti business area
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions 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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions 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
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
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
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
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
Sustainability Solutions Move2Green
Move2Green is a research and development programme led by Kalmar and supported by Business Finland’s Leading Company Challenge initiative (Veturi). The programme aims to enable net-zero heavy logistics chains in ports, terminals and industrial logistics environments by 2045. Its core focus areas include electrification, energy storage, data-driven services, circularity and responsible business practices. Through an ecosystem of companies, research organisations and universities, Move2Green seeks to develop globally scalable solutions for zero-emission cargo handling and logistics. Image: Kalmar
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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions 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
Sustainability Solutions Net Zero Energy Ecosystem (NZEE)
The Net Zero Energy Ecosystem (NZEE) is an RDI ecosystem led by Sumitomo SHI FW. The programme, supported by Business Finland’s Leading Company Challenge programme (Veturi), aims to balance energy consumption with renewable energy production and storage, helping to achieve net-zero or even carbon-negative energy systems. Its focus is particularly on sustainable fuels, long-duration energy storage, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and lifecycle services. The NZEE ecosystem enables SMEs to access high-growth technology markets and participate in the development of future net-zero energy solutions. Image: NZEE
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
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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions RAMI Raw Materials
RAMI is a national research infrastructure for raw materials research coordinated by a consortium including Aalto University, VTT and the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK). Based in Otaniemi, RAMI provides open access facilities for academic and industrial users working on materials science, circular economy solutions, metals, ceramics and advanced inorganic materials. The infrastructure supports both cutting-edge research and industrial innovation related to the green transition. Image: Aalto University
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
Health and Wellbeing Solutions, Innovation Centers and Networks 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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions SynBio Powerhouse
SynBio Powerhouse is a Finland-based synthetic biology ecosystem that brings together companies, research organisations, investors and startups. It provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation, helping to connect scientific research with commercial applications. Through multidisciplinary projects and ecosystem development activities, SynBio Powerhouse supports the growth and international visibility of Finland’s synthetic biology sector. Image: SynBio Powerhouse
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
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
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions The Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC)
The Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) is a Finnish Flagship that brings together several universities, research institutes and stakeholders to address two major global challenges: climate change and deteriorating air quality. ACCC combines scientific research with cross-sector collaboration to develop knowledge-based solutions that support climate change mitigation, carbon neutrality and cleaner air. Image: ACCC
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
Creative Industries TiLa!
TiLA! is a community workspace for artists, creative professionals and creative entrepreneurs in Espoo. Operated by Aalto University, it combines shared workspaces with peer learning, mentoring and access to entrepreneurship support services. TiLA! connects its members with expertise in research, arts and entrepreneurship, while linking them to the wider innovation and cultural ecosystem of the Helsinki region. Image: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen
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
Creative Industries, Higher Education University of the Arts Helsinki
Uniarts Helsinki is a university specialising in music, fine arts, performing arts and writing. Through its Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy, it combines artistic practice, research and education. The university advances artistic research, interdisciplinary collaboration and new forms of knowledge creation, while exploring the role of the arts in addressing societal challenges and supporting cultural renewal. Image: Tuomas Uusheimo
Innovation Centers and Networks, Sustainability Solutions Urban Tech Helsinki
Urban Tech Helsinki is a platform dedicated to advancing clean and sustainable urban solutions. The initiative connects entrepreneurs and startups with investors, universities, companies and the City of Helsinki to accelerate the development and adoption of urban innovations. It supports collaboration, real-world testing, networking and funding exploration across areas such as clean energy, the circular economy, smart mobility, urban farming and wellbeing. Image: Urban Tech Helsinki
Innovation Centers and Networks, Regenerative Food System UrbanFarmLab
UrbanFarmLab is an urban indoor farming development platform and one of the four collaboration platforms within Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ Clean and Sustainable Solutions Innovation Hub. It serves as a co-learning living lab where experts, companies, and students collaborate to develop, test, and pilot innovative technologies and solutions for sustainable urban food production. Image: Metropolia UAS
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
Innovation Centers and Networks, Regenerative Food System Viikki Food Design Factory (VFDF)
Viikki Food Design Factory (VFDF) is a food innovation ecosystem at the University of Helsinki. It brings together startups, researchers, students, investors, and industry professionals to co-create and accelerate sustainable, science-based food system innovations through collaboration, entrepreneurship, and business development activities. Image: University of Helsinki
Regenerative Food System, Research Institutions Viikki Research Farm
Viikki Research Farm is a research and education facility of the University of Helsinki and part of the HiLIFE research infrastructures. Located in the heart of Helsinki, it is Finland’s most urban farm and provides a modern platform for research on sustainable crop production, animal welfare, alternative proteins, and climate-smart farming practices. Image: University of Helsinki
Creative Industries, Research Institutions VirtuLab
VirtuLab is a virtual nature research infrastructure operated by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) in Helsinki. It enables multidisciplinary research on virtual nature experiences, environmental change, wellbeing and the acceptability of natural resource use, using immersive audiovisual technologies such as 360-degree environments and virtual reality. The facility supports experimentation, technology development and collaborative research on digital nature solutions and their impacts. Image: Tuomas Kari
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions VTT Bioruukki pilot centre
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
Regenerative Food System, Research Institutions VTT Food technology
VTT's food technology infrastructure is a research and innovation environment located in Espoo. It supports the development of sustainable food ingredients, products, and production methods, with expertise in plant-based foods, side-stream valorisation, cellular agriculture, and fermentation technologies. The infrastructure provides facilities and expertise for testing, piloting, and scaling new food innovations in collaboration with companies and research partners. Image: VTT
Research Institutions, Sustainability Solutions VTT FutureGrid
FutureGrid is a power grid research environment being established by VTT in Otaniemi, Espoo. The infrastructure enables companies, researchers and public authorities to develop and test next-generation electricity grid technologies before deployment in real-world networks. By combining a physical microgrid, real-time simulation capabilities and digital twin technologies, FutureGrid supports innovation in renewable energy integration, electrification, energy storage and grid resilience. Image: VTT
Sustainability Solutions Zero Emission Marine (ZEM)
The Zero Emission Marine (ZEM) ecosystem is a Business Finland Leading Company Challenge (Veturi) programme led by Wärtsilä, aiming to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. The initiative brings together fuel producers, shipping companies, technology providers, logistics operators, research organisations and regulators to develop solutions for zero-emission shipping. Its work focuses on green fuels, advanced propulsion technologies, optimised operations and new business models. Image: Wärtsilä
Sustainability Solutions Zero4
Zero4 is a co-innovation ecosystem of Finnish and international partners led by Konecranes. The ecosystem focuses on improving industrial productivity through sustainable and digitalised material flows. Its activities address key challenges related to information barriers, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, wasted energy and safety incidents, while supporting the commercialisation of innovative solutions. The programme is co-funded by Business Finland through its Leading Company Challenge (Veturi) initiative. Image: Konecranes