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Time of quantum technology has come — watchmakers crafting the future

Quantum technology is expected to bring about a revolution like AI. Espoo's innovation community is developing the quantum industry talent who are creating the technologies of the future.

Micro electronics

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Interview of Niclas Carlsson, Founder and CEO of Founders Alliance

In this interview, Niclas Carlsson the founder, CEO and owner of the Swedish Founders Alliance, shares his admiration for Espoo's innovation community and its startups.

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Laboratory testing startup makes R&D projects smoother

Measurlabs set forth on the path to success from Kiuas accelerator in Espoo's startup community. The laboratory testing startup helps companies grow by providing readily available R&D and quality assurance testing services.

Circular economy

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Finland's quantum capital Espoo is the home of deep tech

Espoo is Finland’s leading city in deep tech, quantum technology, and artificial intelligence. Espoo stays ahead of the curve in deep tech and AI due to its innovation ecosystem and scientific community.

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Cooperation bears sustainable fruit in Espoo — and beyond

The City of Espoo boasts a rich history in innovation. Through circular economy collaboration with Finland's leading players like VTT and Aalto University, Espoo builds resilience and adapts to global changes and creates sustainable business.

Circular economy

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Espoo serves a taste of food tech for our future

The future of food is created in Espoo's deep tech community. A well-established tradition of pioneering research and development remains a recipe for success for Espoo’s food tech innovation.

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Deep tech meets personal care in Espoo's health tech ecosystem

Finland's long tradition in equal healthcare and innovation in health technology provides a reliable foundation for happy living. In this story, you'll get a dosage of the unique health innovations coming from Espoo.

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Crickets and quantum tech — Espoo solving climate challenge with deep tech and unique innovations

Espoo is to become carbon neutral by 2030. In this article, you learn about some of the most intriguing sustainability innovations by Espoo-based players, big and small.

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Aalto University students guide the way for Finnish startup culture

Aaltoes has provided the spark for Aalto University's entrepreneurial mindset and Finland's progressive startup culture.

Education & learning

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Innovating everyday shopping — MUJI to GO bus makes shopping for socks fun

MUJI has launched its MUJI to GO bus mobile store in Espoo. The bus shop is a simple, accessible, customer-friendly, and fun way to restock goods you need in your day-to-day living.

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Haltia nature centre helps city dwellers rediscover nature

Haltia is the window into the Finnish nature. Its mission as nature centre is to bring people closer to nature. Haltia's exhibitions guide you to Nuuksio and all national parks in Finland.

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Finland's brightest new space innovations are taking off from Espoo

In Finnish new space technology, all eyes are on Espoo. The city is home to a world-class research centre, a space-tech incubator and a spectrum of highly innovative startups.

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