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.
Espoo Innovation Garden
Where Future Grows
KUVA: HSL
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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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
Cleantech Garden
VTT's Bioruukki Pilot Centre in Kivenlahti, Espoo – is a research environment that brings together digitalisation, research on the bio and circular economies and companies.
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West Metro Growth Corridor
The West Metro Growth Corridor opens numerous new opportunities for information intensive businesses, investments and services.
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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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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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Stories
Iso Omena Service Centre – meeting place where communal innovations spring to life
When there is interaction between people, the opportunities to create new things sprout. Iso Omena Service Centre is an innovation platform that encourages citizens to be proactive in making Espoo a b...
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News
Espoo Innovation Garden selected the most intelligent community in the world
The City of Espoo has won the international Intelligent Community Awards 2018. Espoo was the only European city among the seven finalists.
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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
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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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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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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Innovations
International House Helsinki – Your entry to working and settling in Helsinki area
International House Helsinki provides a wide range of information and public authority services to meet the needs of international newcomers in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Opening hours : Monday–Friday 9:00–16:00
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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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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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Innovations & Entrepreneurship
Collaboration between Espoo and Shanghai
Espoo opening doors for Finnish businesses in Shanghai.
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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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Espoo ranked among the most intelligent communities in the world
Espoo is selected in the final of the international Intelligent Communities Awards 2018.
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News
Tuomo Suntola wins Millennium Technology Prize 2018 – first Espoo citizen to win the award
Tuomo Suntola’s has won the Millennium Technology Prize 2018 for his atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology invention. Suntola’s ALD innovation is used in various electronic devices, improving peopl...
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Blog
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?
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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.