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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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Espoo establishes its first-ever game hub

The goal of the game hub is to create new game businesses in Finland's capital region. The game hub is meant for game enthusiasts, artists, students, gaming industry insiders, and creative minds.

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Aalto University is ranked the world's 6th best in art and design

Aalto University continued its exceptional performance in art and design in the prestigious QS World University Rankings, securing the 6th spot worldwide. The ranking surveys 54 academic fields and nearly 1600 universities across the globe. Aalto made the top 100 also in four other areas. (Image: Aalto-University, Unto Rautio)

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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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MUJI’s mobile store will delight the Finland metropolitan area from May 2021

The Japanese lifestyle brand MUJI launches its mobile store concept, MUJI to GO bus, for the first time in Europe. You can catch the bus on the streets of Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa, and Porvoo during the summer.

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Introducing Aalto Design Factory — interview with Kalevi Ekman, Director

Aalto Design Factory is Aalto University's product design and learning hub established in 2008. Kalevi Ekman, the Director, talks about why Design Factory produces the best product designers in the world.

Education & learning

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Aalto Design Factory — a training ground for the world’s best product designers

Aalto Design Factory trains the world’s best product designers. Nowadays, the Espoo-based product development and learning hub has a global network of Design Factories.

Education & learning