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Facilitators Academy of Finland
The Academy of Finland is an expert organisation in science and research. They fund high-quality scientific research, provide expertise in science and science policy and strengthen the position of science and research. Image: Academy of Finland / Juho Karjalainen
Facilitators Business Finland
Business Finland aids Finnish companies in global growth by encouraging collaboration between firms and research groups. They prioritize customer needs, seize opportunities from societal changes, and focus on sustainable development in their operations to meet the requirements of the Finnish economy. Image: Business Finland
Facilitators Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment
The Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) are responsible for the regional implementation and development tasks of the central government. ELY Centres grant support from several European funds. Image: Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment
Facilitators CleverHealth Network
CleverHealth Network aims to improve healthcare for Finnish people and promote successful export products for companies by developing innovative treatment solutions. The ecosystem facilitates collaboration between companies and healthcare experts, utilizing HUS's health data and leading clinical expertise. HUS coordinates the network.
Facilitators Clic Innovation
CLIC Innovation Ltd is a non-profit organization creates industry-academia partnerships to tackle resource scarcity. Their focus is to accelerate commercialization of innovative solutions via research to demonstrations projects, covering a wide range of areas. Image: Clic Innovation
Facilitators Enter Espoo
Enter Espoo facilitates access to Espoo's innovation and travel ecosystems for companies, investors, visitors, and travel professionals. They find suitable services, startups, technologies, partners, and locations to support business goals. Image: Espoo Marketing Oy / dspmedia
Facilitators Finnish AI Region (FAIR)
FAIR, the Finnish AI Region, provides SMEs with easy access to AI, augmented reality, high-performance computing, and cybersecurity expertise. FAIR promotes AI adoption, supported by the European Commission, as one of the four EDIHs in Finland and part of a European innovation hub network. Image: FAIR
Facilitators Forum Virium Helsinki
Forum Virium Helsinki is the City of Helsinki innovation company. They co-create urban futures with companies, universities, other public sector organizations and Helsinki residents. The mission is to make Helsinki the most functional smart city in the world. Image: Forum Virium Helsinki
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Facilitators Green Net Finland
Green Net Finland is a cleantech cluster developing smart and low-carbon urban environment. They bring together the expertise and resources of Finnish cleantech companies, scientific and educational institutions and public authorities.
Facilitators Health Capital Helsinki
The Helsinki Metropolitan health ecosystem is a collaborative network of healthcare, R&D, and companies, from innovative startups to multinational corporations. It supports the growth and development of the health ecosystem, startups, SMEs, international companies, and investors in the Helsinki Metropolitan area. Image: Health Capital Helsinki
Facilitators Helsinki Think Company
Helsinki Think Company is a non-profit that supports students and researchers in developing innovative solutions to societal challenges through collaboration, workshops, and events. They provide co-working spaces and funding opportunities for selected projects. Image: Helsinki Think Company / Jonas Simberg
Facilitators Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council is a joint authority with 26 member municipalities, mandated by law and mainly funded by its members. The council focuses on regional and land-use planning, promoting local and regional interests, and articulating sustainable development goals and conditions.
Facilitators HEVi
HEVi is a government program in Finland that aims to strategically allocate public and private funding for research, development, and innovation. The program focuses on the three cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa and seeks to create a large project portfolio for urban development and innovation activities from 2021 to 2027.
Facilitators iCAN – Digital Precision Cancer Medicine
iCAN is a national research flagship providing solutions to the cancer challenge through a discovery and innovation cluster at the interface of precision cancer medicine and digital health. Image: iCAN
Facilitators KIRAHub
KIRAHub is a multifaceted and transparent ecosystem of the real estate and construction industry. Their vision is to make Finland the forerunner in the sustainable digitalization of the built environment. Image: KIRAHub
Facilitators Limowa Logistics Cluster
The LIMOWA Logistics Cluster is a Finnish network association to develop and support intelligent logistics solutions and boost the competitiveness of Finnish companies. LIMOWA works close to its member organizations supporting their business and export activities. Image: LIMOWA
Facilitators Location Innovation Hub
Location Innovation Hub provides coaching for European start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and public administration organizations. As a client, you will receive support in developing your business, exploiting future technologies, and finding funding opportunities.
Facilitators Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) is part of the Government. MEAE creates the conditions for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable growth. Image: Marja Väänänen
Facilitators MyData
MyData is a human-centric approach to personal data management, which combines industry need for data with digital human rights. MyData is an alternative vision which offers guiding technical principles for how we, as individuals, can have more control over the data trails we leave behind in our everyday actions. Image: MyData
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Facilitators SPARK Finland
Spark Finland is a startup accelerator and incubator focused on advancing the health and life sciences field by bringing academic and clinical discoveries closer to practical, commercially viable solutions. The organization provides resources and support for early-stage startups, helping them to grow and develop their businesses. SPARK works closely with universities, research institutions, and hospitals.