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Kivenlenlahti metro station with two orange rock-like sculptors in the front and light installations like light sabres hanging from the ceiling

5 new metro stops open in Espoo on 3 December 2022

The metro extension makes Espoo's innovation community even more accessible. Five new stations and a wealth of opportunities open up to companies, researchers, and residents on the way from Keilaniemi to Kivenlahti. (image: Länsimetro, Kusti Manninen)

A shuttle bus driving in and leaving tracks in the snow with snow falling down.

Sensible 4 receives €8 million loan from EIB

Sensible 4 has received an €8 million loan from the European Investment Bank. The company will use EIB's loan to finalise its baseline product, pre-productions and mass-production targeting.

A shuttle bus driving in and leaving tracks in the snow with snow falling down.

Sensible 4 expands to Japan and continues cooperation with MUJI

Sensible 4 opens office in Tokyo, Japan. The Espoo-based autonomous driving tech company also continues collaboration with MUJI by launching a MUJI-designed driverless shuttle bus.

A man biking in Leppävaara, Espoo.

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.

Starship food delivery robots driving in a park

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.

A cinema seat in a blue-lit room.

FLEXOUND will boost UNITED CINEMAS in Japan

UNITED CINEMAS will be the first cinema operator in the world to open cinemas based on the immersive FLEXOUND audio technology.

Built environment

A shuttle bus driving in and leaving tracks in the snow with snow falling down.

Sensible 4 partners with Panasonic to develop self-driving technology further

The Espoo-based autonomous driving company Sensible 4 has partnered with Panasonic to develop self-driving vehicle software further.

Shining white building in clear sunny weather.

FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ vibrates in the heart of European cinema

Cineum Cannes opens a premium theatre boosted by FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ in July 2021. The technology enhances each seat with high-quality immersive sound and physical vibration.

Cartoon-like picture of a red mini-bus with MUJI to Go written in white in the body of the vehicle.

MUJI to GO bus starts on 22 May 2021 from Tapiola in Espoo

MUJI to GO bus starts on 22 May from Tapiola, Espoo. The mobile store sells approximately 100 everyday essential items and take-away food made at the MUJI Restaurant.

Woman with long blond hair smiling with a plant wall in the background.

Introducing FLEXOUND — interview with Mervi Heinaro, CEO of the augmented audio startup

FLEXOUND has created an audio system that lets you feel the sound touch your skin. CEO Mervi Heinaro talks about how FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ technology is disrupting the audio industry.

Red-black seats in a movie theatre.

FLEXOUND's augmented audio technology changes how people experience sound

FLEXOUND is a deep tech startup that has developed FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ — the audio system that lets you feel the sound touch your skin.

A man in blazer sitting at the back of a shuttle bus with hands on his knees and smiling.

Introducing Sensible 4 — interview with Harri Santamala, CEO

Sensible 4 is the developer of the world's first all-weather self-driving technology. Harri Santamala talks about the Espoo-based startup's story so far.