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Finland is selected as the happiest country in the world for the 9th time in a row

Finland has once again been named the world's happiest country, topping a ranking of 147 nations for the ninth year in a row. The World Happiness Report is based on how people rate their own quality of life, with Finns giving an average score of 7.8 out of 10.

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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.

Enter Espoo is an ambassador of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, meet us there

Enter Espoo has been appointed as a SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 ambassador. Contact Mayumi Shimizu, Enter Espoo's Senior Business Advisor, if you'd like to discuss investment, collaboration and landing opportunities in Espoo.

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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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How deep tech talents find unique opportunities in Espoo, Finland — the startup story of Kyocera Technologies

Discover why Kyocera acquired the Finnish startup Kyocera Technologies and what makes Espoo, Finland, an excellent place for tech talents. Interview with Antti Jaakkola, co-founder and CTO of Kyocera Technologies.

Micro electronics

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How Japanese professionals find healthy work-life balance in Espoo, Finland

Big Japanese companies have found the benefits of working in Espoo, Finland's second-biggest city, next to Helsinki. Companies get access to one of the world's top deep tech ecosystems and world-class talents.

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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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Opportunity: Hyundai Motor Group is looking for startups for ZER01NE ACCELERATOR Program 2025

Open call to startups to apply for Hyundai Motor Group's ZER01NE ACCELERATOR Program 2025! We're collaborating with Hyundai Motor Group to offer startups the opportunity to collaborate with HMG.

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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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Jussi Tuovinen is appointed as Kvanttinova's CEO

Kvanttinova Ltd. has appointed Jussi Tuovinen as CEO. Kvanttinova is building Finland's leading industry driven microelectronics and quantum technology hub.

Micro electronics

Enter Espoo is an ambassador for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025

We are honoured to be appointed as an ambassador for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, Asia's largest global innovation conference. Enter Espoo will host an Espoo "city booth" at the event, with key innovation players from Espoo. Stay tuned for more!

Circular economy

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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