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Leading international RDI hub for microelectronics and quantum technology planned for Finland

A microelectronics and quantum technology RDI centre is to be built in Espoo, Finland. The centre is to become a unique pilot environment focusing on pre-commercial development.

Micro electronics

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Espoo is the runner-up in the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2022

The City of Espoo is one of the three innovation capitals of Europe. Espoo came 2nd in the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2022 (iCapital).

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5 new metro stops open in Espoo on 3 December 2022

The metro extension makes Espoo's innovation community even more accessible. Five new stations and a wealth of opportunities open up to companies, researchers, and residents on the way from Keilaniemi to Kivenlahti. (image: Länsimetro, Kusti Manninen)

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Bosch Sensortec expands its’ international reach and opens new offices in Oulu and Espoo, Finland

Bosch Sensortec opens two new offices in Espoo and Oulu. The expansion is aimed at securing the company’s position as a leading provider of microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors for consumer electronics.

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Quantum computer open for researchers in Espoo — quantum computer and supercomputer now connected

VTT's quantum computer has been connected with the supercomputer LUMI. Finland is now the first in Europe to connect a quantum computer with a supercomputer and to offer this kind of hybrid service for researchers.

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Espoo is selected among the 3 finalists of European Capital of Innovation Awards 2022

The City of Espoo is selected as one of the three finalists in the European Capital of Innovation competition (iCapital). The place in the final showcases Espoo's readiness to tackle global challenges in cooperation with companies, researchers and residents.

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Aalto University researchers create bio-glue to replace harmful alternatives in wood construction

Researchers at Aalto University have created a strong, non-toxic, fire-resistant, and bio-based adhesive that can replace formaldehyde-containing alternatives in wood construction.

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ICEYE helps Ukraine with access to its SAR Satellite Constellation

ICEYE will provide the Government of Ukraine access to one of its SAR satellite constellations. The access allows Ukraine's Armed Forces to get satellite imagery on critical locations in Ukraine.

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VTT's project boosts EU’s protein self-sufficiency with tasty meat alternatives

Tasty meat alternatives are developed from sunflower side-streams in the new Taste2Meat project coordinated by VTT Technology Center of Finland.

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Infinited Fiber Company enters partnership with parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger

Espoo-based Infinited Fiber Company begins a multi-year partnership with PVH Corporation, the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

Circular economy

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Sensible 4 receives €8 million loan from EIB

Sensible 4 has received an €8 million loan from the European Investment Bank. The company will use EIB's loan to finalise its baseline product, pre-productions and mass-production targeting.

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Infinited Fiber Company invests €400M in new Infinna™ fibre factory

Infinited Fiber Company will build their first commercial-scale factory to produce Infinna™, a fibre made from regenerated textile waste that looks and feels like cotton.

Circular economy

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