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IQM’s quantum processor facility gets a €35 million boost from EIB

IQM receives €35 million from The European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate the development of its quantum processor fabrication facility in Espoo, Finland. The quantum facility is the first of its kind in Europe.

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Espoon selected for the EC's mission of 100 carbon neutral and smart cities by 2030

Espoon is selected for the European Commission's mission of "100 carbon neutral and smart cities by 2030". Espoo's ability to create groundbreaking innovations was a key reason for the selection.

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Public transport meets cycling, walking and city boats — the future of mobility in Espoo

Two fundamental developments are shaping the future of transport and mobility in Espoo. Espoo is making extensive investments in rail transport and walking and cycling. In addition, shared electric scooters, city bikes, cars and boats will be in more frequent use.

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Finland launches its first science satellite into space

The Finnish Centre of Excellence in Research of Sustainable Space has developed the first Finnish science satellite, Foresail-1, that will be launched into space from Florida, US, on SpaceX Falcon 9 in 2022.

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Starship Technologies launches Finland's first robotic food delivery service in Espoo

Starship Technologies grocery deliveries started at the Otaniemi Alepa in Espoo on 12 April. Espoo is the first Finnish location for Starship's delivery robots.

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Espoo companies make the top 10 fast-growing Finnish startups list by EU Startups

Three Espoo startups are highlighted in EU Startups's top 10 fast-growing Finnish startups to watch in 2022. Eight of the ten companies on the list are based in the Helsinki capital region.

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Espoo is 6th among European cities that applied for most patents in 2021

Espoo is 6th among European cities that applied for most patents in 2021. From Espoo-based companies, Nokia made the global top 50.

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Microsoft and Fortum's Espoo data centre project will provide zero-emission district heating for 250,000 people

Microsoft and Fortum have announced a partnership in which waste heat from Microsoft's planned Espoo data centre will be converted into district heating. This is the biggest ICT investment ever in Finland.

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Espoo startups received €440 million in investments in 2021

Espoo-based companies received investments of €440.1 million in 2021. The top 5 funding earners were Enfuce, Infinited Fiber Company, Dispelix, ICEYE, and Fiksuruoka.

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Food program pilot in Espoo emphasises daily well-being for families

The collaboration of Venner, a food education startup, and the City of Espoo's Family and Social Services branch promotes nutrition and improves the management of family finances.

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Finland is the world's happiest country for the fifth time in a row — World Happiness Report 2022

World Happiness Report 2022 ranks Finland as the world’s happiest country for the fifth time in a row. The Ukraine war and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have grimly shown how precious happiness is.

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VTT’s guide to Finnish deep tech startups

VTT’s guide to Finnish deep tech startups that can enable sustainable business transformation in the three Finnish deep tech expertise areas: new materials, nanoelectronics, and health tech.

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