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Unique collaboration strengthens data-driven life science manufacturing
Business Finland recently granted funding to a 11.7M€ project led by the University of Turku, which seeks to enhance advanced pharmaceutical and life science manufacturing in Finland. The LifeFactFuture project combines world class-excellence of Finnish life science companies, technology companies and academic researchers, and the funding decision demonstrates how public funding for research and development……
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Icebreaker TV Series Wins Prestigious Award at Cannes
Partially shot in Turku, the new arctic thriller series “Icebreaker” has won the prestigious MipDrama Coup de Coeur award at Cannes. “Icebreaker” is an original series by Elisa Viihde and stars Jessica Grabowsky. The filming in Turku lasted for two weeks. Set in the Gulf of Bothnia, “Icebreaker” tells the story of coast guard Sanna……
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Machining Company EJT-Tekniikka Seeks Growth by Investing in Modern Production Technology
The Finnish marine industry network company aims for even more resource-wise business. The trick is done by investing in modern machinery and a bigger factory space. A lot has happened lately in the Finnish machining company EJT-Tekniikka. The company has invested in a modern industrial laser cutting machine and a powerful bending machine. In addition,……
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Growth program helps virtual aqua fitness solution go global
Turku-based Hydrohex is heading resolutely for new international markets. The company’s virtual workout solutions turn any pool into an aqua fitness studio. Finnish audiences in swimming halls and spas have embraced the workouts, but how do you best take the idea abroad? Hydrohex’s office is located in a historic building in the center of Turku….…
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Customer story: Inlisol Tackles the Problems of Elderly Care with Remote Health Monitoring
The technology startup founders Aki Nummela and Amin Torabi think that Business Turku’s networks, advice and sparring have been crucial along the way to commercialising their solution. Rapidly aging societies. Lack of resources and staff in elderly care. Stressed and overworked nurses. Tragic news of elderly people falling over in their homes without anyone noticing….…
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The filming of Visa Koiso-Kanttila’s new movie has begun in the Turku and Salo regions.
The filming of the drama film with the working title “Uhma” has begun in Salo in February 2024. The film, scheduled for an early 2025 release in cinemas, narrates a story based on true events in 2020s Finland. It revolves around young individuals who struggle for acceptance and a better life amidst a broken system….…
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Free expert consultations for Digital Health and MedTech companies
The innovation hub HealthHub Finland EDIH (HHFIN) offers free consultation clinics, including a needs analysis by experts and identification of suitable HHFIN services. The consultation sessions aim to assist healthcare industry customers in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals in data-based health technology innovations. In each session, HealthHub Finland’s team of experts will conduct an……
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Join the buzzing startup ecosystem of Turku, Finland!
Top-notch startup services, genuinely helpful public sector actors, strong university co-operation and much more – Turku startup ecosystem has it all for entrepreneurs willing to innovate and succeed. Turku startup ecosystem is open to everyone, supportive, truly international, and full of opportunities in different fields of business. This is why it is such a gem……
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New tool to help businesses find services that support digitalisation
A catalogue of services produced by the Finnish Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) has been published online. The catalogue contains services offered by the hubs to improve business operations, production processes, products and services and to promote digitalisation. Some of the services are free of charge, while others are subject to a fee. “EDIHs are funded……
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Turku Startups Going Global at Slush
The annual startup festival Slush brings together founders, top-tier speakers, and investors to showcase the future of the startup ecosystem in Finland and beyond. This brought Business Turku to Helsinki at the turn of December this year. We met up with startups and entrepreneurs who have roots in Turku and learned about their journey to Slush, their……
