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Aalto University excels in 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities

Aalto University ranks as the 2nd best university in Finland and 25th in the world for business degrees in 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Overall, 7 Finnish universities made it into the ARWU top 1000.

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VTT leads the creation of the Finnish sustainable textile industry

Finland is developing a sustainable textile industry with research institutions such as the Espoo-based VTT leading the way.

Circular economy

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Smart Otaniemi

Smart Otaniemi is a platform for smart city solutions that are both sustainable and commercially successful.

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Introducing Origin by Ocean — An interview with CEO Mikael Westerlund

A concern for our oceans united Origin by Ocean's two co-founders, Mikael Westerlund and Mari Granström. Now CEO Westerlund shares the story of the highly impactful company.

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Origin by Ocean develops algae-based products to fight for cleaner oceans

Origin by Ocean turns algae into a variety of ingredients while fighting the eutrophication problem in our seas. The company plans to open its first commercial biorefinery in 2025.

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Espoo startups are featured in Wired Magazine's picks of top European startups

Espoo is featured in Wired UK's European top startup hubs as part of the Helsinki region. Annually, Wired lists the hottest startups from each hub.

Colourful iPad cases made of Ioncell

Introducing Ioncell — interview with Jari Laine, Senior Innovation Advisor at Aalto University

Ioncell, the sustainable fibre developed at Aalto University, is revolutionising the fashion industry. Senior Innovation Advisor Jari Laine talks about the past, present, and future of the project.

Circular economy

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Infinited Fiber secures €30 million in funding — with H&M Group, adidas, and BESTSELLER as investors

Espoo-based Infinited Fiber has raised €30 million in its latest funding round. H&M Group led the round while adidas and BESTSELLER joined as new investors.

Circular economy

Cucumbers packaged in DipWrap

Aalto University students develop sustainable packaging for cucumbers

Aalto University students have developed an innovative way of packaging cucumbers by dipping them into a biobased liquid. The team received recognition in the international Biodesign Challenge Summit.

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Focus on quality high-tech matchmaking — Enter Espoo arranges 2021 Corporate-Startup Online Weeks

Enter Espoo arranges Corporate-Startup Online Weeks again in 2021. In 2020 Online Weeks matched 15 international corporations with over a hundred Finnish startups and scaleups.

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Finland is the world leader in sustainability — UN Sustainable Development Report 2021

Finland ranks first in the world in sustainable development in the new UN Sustainable Development Report. Finland has pledged to accomplish all UN SDGs by 2030.

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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.

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