Finland is number one in the European Commission’s Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI)
Τhe European Commission has released the results of the 2019 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), which monitors Europe’s overall digital performance and tracks the progress of EU countries with respect to their digital competitiveness. Over the past year, all
€32 million funding boost for Smart Cities Research in Tallinn & Helsinki
Image credit Mikko Raskinen, Aalto University Smart Cities Centre of Excellence to be established as a joint project between Tallinn University of Technology and Aalto University. The project is also open to innovation collaborations with dozens of
Helsinki claims several top positions in 2018 Smart City Comparisons
Image: Jussi Hellsten Helsinki is the best City in the world for digital transport services and the best in Europe when it comes to smart city tourism. A smart city means a city in which digital services make
4th call for Central Baltic Programme now open
The fourth call for Interreg Central Baltic Programme applications is open until November 16th. The priorities for this call are knowledge intensive companies and more exports to new markets. Other priorities are the development of natural and cultural resources, the
Helsinki wins European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019 competition
Photo: Tuomas Uusheimo Myhelsinki Helsinki has taken first place in the European Commission’s new European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019 competition. The title for 2019 was awarded to two cities: Helsinki and Lyon. The final selection took
Upgraded Life Festival organised for the 5 th time
Bringing health startups and innovation to the Helsinki Hospital Area The premier startup-driven health innovation event in the Nordic & Baltic region Taking place on 31 st May – 1 st June 2018 at the heart of Helsinki Hospital
iEER Midterm Conference called for support for young entrepreneurs
Vice-President of the European Commission Mr. Jyrki Katainen, emphasised the role of support for young entrepreneurs. Conference attracted over 100 participants from all over Europe to discuss and learn about findings and experiences from the first two
iEER Conference 22-23 March 2018, Brussels
Boosting innovative Entrepreneurship ecosystem in regions for growth and job creation, 22-23 March 2018, Brussels An internsive 2-year cooperation and Phase 1 of the iEER project is coming to its end in March 2018. On 22-23 March over hundred
Scientists observe a new quantum particle with properties of ball lightning
Artistic impression of a quantum ball lighting. Figure credit: Heikka Valja. This knotted skyrmion may provide insight into a stable ball of plasma that could enhance future fusion reactors. Scientists at Amherst College and Aalto University have
Helsinki-Uusimaa region European leader again
The Helsinki-Uusimaa region has yet again won top billing as the best mid-sized European region for foreign investments. The survey by the Financial Times ranked Helsinki-Uusimaa first in the category which compared the potential of regions with the population