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Sauna, ice swimming and 100 deep tech startups, the investor experience of Demo Day

Enter Espoo hosted about 30 investors from across Europe for a uniquely Nordic startup event experience during the Aalto Startup Center Demo Day 2026 in Espoo, Finland, on 3–4 March.

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Japan's Oji Holdings invests in Espoo-based biomaterials company Nordic Bioproducts Group

Oji Holdings Corporation, a global leader in forest-based materials, has acquired a 20% stake in Nordic Bioproducts Group (NBG), an Espoo-based deep tech biomaterials company originating from Aalto University.

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Enter Espoo signs an MoU with Seoul Business Agency

Enter Espoo signed an MoU with the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) from Korea. The purpose of the cooperation is to enhance the interaction between the Seoul and Espoo startup ecosystems.

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Lumene invests €10 million to modernise its Espoo beauty product manufacturing facility

The Finnish beauty product company Lumene invests €10 million to modernise its Espoo production facility. The overhaul will make Lumene's production facility one of the most modern beauty product manufacturing plants in the Nordics.

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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.

Micro electronics

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VTT spin-offs raised 15% of all capital invested in Finnish startups last year

Startups with a background in VTT Technical Research Centre raised 15% of all capital invested in Finnish startups in 2024. In total, 16 spin-offs raised funding worth over 200 million euros.

Circular economy

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Why Japan's leading forest and packaging company expanded to Finland: an investor perspective

Japan's leading forest and paper packaging company, Oji Holdings, acquired Walki, a Finnish forerunner in circular economy, in 2024. Oji quickly discovered the unique benefits of the Japanese-Finnish collaboration.

Circular economy

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Green Line brings together experts in green chemistry, circular economy and clean technology along the metro line

Green Line, Finland's leading centre of green chemistry, circular economy and clean technology expertise, will be built along the metro line in Espoo. Green Line provides operators with a platform for innovation cooperation and sharing expertise.

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EriCa Green Chemistry Park to Open in Espoo in 2025 as part of Green Line

EriCa Green Chemistry Park is set to open in Espoo in 2025, serving as Finland's hub for green chemistry innovation. EriCa is part of the Green Line competence centre for green chemistry, circular economy, and cleantech.

Circular economy

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Workshop: Green Line story, 29 November 2024

Join us in creating the Green Line story on 29 November 2024. The event is for startups, established companies, business developers, R&D actors, educational institutions, and higher education institutions in the Espoo and Uusimaa ecosystem that are working in the green transition field. (Image: Kusti Manninen)

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Event: Green Line Forum, 16 December 2024

Green Line Forum (16 December 2024) will showcase Green Line's opportunities and future initiatives. The forum offers an opportunity to connect with leaders in sustainability, green chemistry, green technology, and circular economy, share ideas, introduce new initiatives, and explore collaboration opportunities. (Image: Sari Knuuti)

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Meet Enter Espoo at Web Summit 2024

Enter Espoo is at Web Summit 2024 and offers you access to Europe's leading hubs for quantum technology RDI and green transition. Espoo is among the finalists in the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2024 (iCapital Awards).

Circular economy

Micro electronics