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VTT will launch Finland's first NATO DIANA accelerator programme in 2026

Finland's first NATO DIANA accelerator programme will be launched by VTT in Espoo next year. Companies from all NATO member countries can apply for the accelerator by 11 July.

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Espoo makes the final of World Smart City Awards as the only Nordic city

Espoo has reached the World Smart City Awards finals. Espoo's Impact Leadership program, focusing on using data-driven decision-making to improve city management, earned a nomination in the main category of the awards.

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How people-focused working culture drives success for supply chain tech leader RELEX

RELEX has a clear growth vision. Cutting-edge technology and a people-focused working culture have been the cornerstones of success for the Finnish supply chain technology company that has risen to the top of its field.

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Espoo deepens collaboration with Korea in the fields of digital, science and technology

Enter Espoo signed a MoU with leading innovation players from the Chungbuk Province in Korea on 20 May 2024: Chungbuk Innovation Institute of Science and Technology, Chungbuk National University, and Korea National University of Transportation.

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Safe AI tech startup wins €1.75M seed funding

The Espoo-based ethical AI governance technology startup secures €1.75M seed funding. Saidot's platform helps public and private organisations use generative AI safely.

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Aalto University's new AI model predicts how to prevent wildfires

Aalto University researchers have developed an AI model that can help to prevent wildfires anywhere in the world. The model may be applied to the prevention of 76% of all wildfires.

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Gateway to US

Advice for companies interested in expanding operations in the US market!

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Otaniemi's planned smart pole network to transform data collection and utilisation

The smart pole network would be a testing platform for 6G and other smart infrastructure systems. In the future, the network would enable autonomous transportation, new safety solutions, smart lighting and more. (Image: Aalto University, Mikko Raskinen)

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Espoo-based quantum scientists create a nanodevice for precise measurement of microwave radiation

Quantum scientists from Aalto University, VTT, IQM, and Bluefors have created a nanodevice for the precise measurement of the absolute power of microwave radiation at extremely low temperatures. This breakthrough may greatly enhance microwave measurements in quantum technology. (Image: Aalto University, Mikko Raskinen)

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VTT leads project to build Finland's quantum encryption network

VTT leads a project to construct a test network in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to facilitate the adoption of quantum encryption technologies. The network will allow Finnish companies to innovate and develop quantum encryption-based services and products.

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Gateway to US

Expand to the US with the Gateway to US initiative. Enter Espoo calls all the Espoo-based companies to join Gateway to US. With the City of Espoo and Business Finland, we help companies find business opportunities in the USA.

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Aalto University and VTT start creating new enzymes with AI

Aalto University and VTT harness the power of machine learning to create new enzymes in a joint-circular bioeconomy project.