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You might not know it yet, but you're a gardener
So what is Espoo Innovation Garden exactly, and why are you a gardener already?
Espoo Innovation Garden
Where Future Grows
Talent attracts talent Innovations
The largest innovation hub in the Nordic countries can be found in Espoo: Otaniemi, Keilaniemi and Tapiola. Within four square kilometres, there are 5 000 researchers, 25 research and development units and 16 000 students. At least one startup is formed in this area every week.
Growth and success Entrepreneurship
Espoo is the home of hundreds of international companies, both small startups and large multinational corporations. For example, Nokia, Kone, Fortum, Rovio and Neste Oil have their headquarters in Espoo. On the upcoming metro line’s route companies will find opportunity for growth and development.
Fall in love Experiences
The innovation and business hub of Espoo Innovation Garden is only 20 minutes away from the Nuuksio national park. Nature, sports and culture are present everywhere. Good quality of life is cherished in Espoo, and it is built on happiness.
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News
Espoo remains the most sustainable city in Europe
According to a recent follow-up study, Espoo has maintained its position as the top city in Europe in terms of sustainability.
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Innovations & Entrepreneurship
Slush
The meeting place of European and Asian startups, tech talent, top-tier international investors and media is a non-profit event that has originated from Espoo.
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West Metro Growth Corridor
The Helsinki metro will be extended to Espoo. The West Metro Growth Corridor opens numerous new opportunities for information intensive businesses, investments and services.
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Entrepreneurship
Keilaniemi - the home of numerous headquarters
Espoo and particularly Keilaniemi is the home of numerous head offices of large corporations, such as Microsoft Mobile, Kone, Fortum, Neste Oil, and many smaller ones, such as Rovio Entertainment.
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News
The Helsinki Metropolitan Area is the best test bed in the world for smart and clean solutions
A collaboration between cities, the Finnish state and companies benefits global urbanisation.
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Espoo is the first city ever to have been invited to the biggest technology fair in China as a guest of honour.
The City of Espoo has strong and long-standing working relations with the City of Shanghai. The collaboration has taken some time to develop, but as a result of the long-term efforts we have been able...
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Innovations & Entrepreneurship
Co-creative Entrepreneurship Education
Aalto Ventures Program provides Aalto students with the inspiration, capability and network necessary to build new scalable businesses.
Students from all six schools of Aalto University are welcome to take AVP courses as electives and also opt for the minor.
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Innovations
Public service centre is a success!
The Service Centre serves visitors more efficiently than before since people can now run several errands during one single visit.
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Innovations
Design Factory
The Aalto University Design Factory is the symbiosis of the state-of-the-art conceptual thinking and cross-disciplinary hands-on doing.
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Innovations
School as a Service is the best Finnish innovation
School as a Service operating model, developed together by the City of Espoo and Aalto University, has been awarded in the international Quality Innovation Award competition.
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Innovations & Entrepreneurship
Espoo introduces an operating model for co-creation by scools and companies
Accelerated co-creation by schools and companies – KYKY – is an operating model that provides guidelines for co-creation by schools and companies in accordance with the new Finnish National Curriculum...
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Innovations & Entrepreneurship
Collaboration between Espoo and Shanghai
Espoo opening doors for Finnish businesses in Shanghai.
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Circular Economy as opportunity for entrepreneurs – apply now!
Green Alley and its partners are looking for innovative and sustainable business models in the competition for startups and eco-entrepreneurs until 25th July 2017.
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Experiences
Visit Espoo - Fun things to do in Espoo!
When in Espoo you are never far from the great outdoors, but also need never venture very far from the bustle of the capital. Fascinating sights, sounds & events invite you to enjoy yourself in Espoo!
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Innovations
VTT's investment Bioruukki pilot plant creates business opportunities for companies
Bioruukki is one of VTT´s most significant investments this decade. Bioruukki is a perfect environment for the growth of businesses and for the realisation of the national bioeconomy strategy.
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Entrepreneurship
The hottest Startup Sauna on the planet!
Startup Sauna is the co-working space and meeting point for aspiring entrepreneurs in Northern Europe.
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Startups
Global study: In Helsinki startups are born global and won’t be left to survive alone
Tight-knit community, a target-oriented approach and connections to global markets are Helsinki region's strengths.
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Entrepreneurship
Enterprise Espoo - Strong companies come from us
EnterpriseEspoo will assist you in all details, when you are planning to set up a company or when you wish to develop your existing company. Professionally, confidentially and free of charge.
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West Metro Growth Corridor
The Helsinki metro will be extended to Espoo. The West Metro Growth Corridor opens numerous new opportunities for information intensive businesses, investments and services.
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Espoo’s Opinmäki learning centre wins international award for improving life quality of citizens
The activities of the Opinmäki learning centre in Espoo promote the well-being and community spirit of people of all ages and with different cultural backgrounds. That is why the International Associa...
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INNOVATIONS
LuxTurrim5G builds the key enablers for digital smart city
Offers huge business opportunities for companies.