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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.

Niittykumpu metro station in Espoo, Finland with light art in the ceiling and two trains speeding away.

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

Niittykumpu metro station. Photo: Sari Knuuti

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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Knights of Nordics matches deep tech startups with investors

Enter Espoo organised its annual event, Knights of Nordics, at Lucy in the Sky, Castrén & Snellman, House of Nobility, and Slush side event on 18–20 November 2024. Knights of Nordics is about matching startups with the right investors while building trust and friendships.

Keilaniemi office hub draped in pink sunset.

Espoo strengthens status as one of Europe's most innovative cities — European Capital of Innovation Awards 2024

Espoo, Finland, was selected as Europe's second city of innovation in the European Commission's Capital of Innovation Awards 2024 (iCapital). Espoo has now reached second place in back-to-back iCapital Awards.

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

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)

Niittykumpu metro station. Photo: Sari Knuuti

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)