• CEBR wants to exploit synergies between European life science ecosystems

    CEBR wants to exploit synergies between European life science ecosystems

    CEBR has published a position paper to address the major challenges of European Life Science ecosystems The aim of all members is to support sustainable growth for SMEs, creating a competitive Europe in the global economy Turku Science Park Ltd and HealthTurku cluster is an active member of CEBR The Council of European BioRegions (CEBR) has……


  • Culturally diverse companies are more successful

    Culturally diverse companies are more successful

    Cultural diversity enriches workplaces and enhances company performance Continuous conversation is important when solving challenges Read about the experiences Naapurin Maalaiskana Oy, Benete Oy and Silo.AI have on workforce with an international background Organised as part of the action-packed TechTurku Week, the Talent Boost Breakfast was aimed at employers interested in hiring international talent and……


  • Meyer Turku Is the First Strategic Partner of University of Turku

    Meyer Turku Is the First Strategic Partner of University of Turku

    The University of Turku and Meyer Turku Oy have signed a strategic partnership agreement The objective of the agreement is to develop and strengthen education and research in engineering Meyer Turku also pursues more effective recruitment through closer student collaboration The partnership agreement increases e.g. student projects, theses, as well as teaching events, expert lectures,……


  • Valmet Automotive set production record in 2019

    Valmet Automotive set production record in 2019

    Last year, 114,000 cars were completed at the Uusikaupunki car plant The record was set even though the automotive industry is facing a challenging time globally The value of Finnish motor vehicle exports in 2019 was almost EUR 2.9 billion In 2019, Valmet Automotive manufactured a total of 114,000 vehicles at the Uusikaupunki, Finland plant….…


  • Innovation assistance from Germany – aiming for a new research unit in Turku

    Innovation assistance from Germany – aiming for a new research unit in Turku

    TechCampus Turku is developing cooperation with the Fraunhofer Society, a German organization specializing in applied research  The goal is to set up a new research unit in Turku The new unit  would serve the research and development needs of the region’s technology industry The Fraunhofer Society is Europe’s most prominent organization in applied research, encompassing……


  • Amount of recruitments at the Turku Shipyard remains at a high level

    Amount of recruitments at the Turku Shipyard remains at a high level

    According to the survey there is mostly lack of plate-welders, HVAC and electrical designers, project managers and foremen Especially the need for highly educated labour will be accentuated in the future The new degree programmes beginning in autumn 2020 at the University of Turku will respond to the need of specialized personnel The City of……


  • Growth of the Turku Shipyard reflects on whole Finland

    Growth of the Turku Shipyard reflects on whole Finland

    Three quarters of Meyer Turku Oy’s over 1,200 direct supplier companies are Finnish Even every third Finnish municipality has companies in the Meyer Turku’s subcontracting network The Uusimaa region benefits from the shipyard’s success, especially thanks to its high corporate tax revenue Meyer Turku Oy known as the Turku shipyard is a very important local……


  • SpaceUp Acceleration Programme prepares for space business

    SpaceUp Acceleration Programme prepares for space business

    Space technology and satellite data open up growth opportunities for business At the beginning of March, Turku Science Park Oy will launch a coaching program focused on the theme You can apply for the SpaceUp Acceleration Programme until February 26th Finland is rapidly evolving into a hotspot for space startups. This is due to increasing……


  • VTT SenseWay helps customers boost their competitiveness with autonomous solutions

    VTT SenseWay helps customers boost their competitiveness with autonomous solutions

    VTT’s new subsidiary operates at the interface between research and business, promoting operators’ competitiveness The location in Turku strengthens the region’s role as an international center of excellence for autonomy Autonomous systems and artificial intelligence are also important in developing energy efficiency The new VTT subsidiary, VTT SenseWay, will make the expertise related to autonomous……


  • Fortum acquires Crisolteq Ltd

    Fortum acquires Crisolteq Ltd

    Crisolteq has developed a hydrometallurgical recycling process to reduce the environmental impact of batteries The company has R&D activities at Raisio’s Smart Chemistry Park The company is headquartered in Harjavalta Fortum is acquiring the entire shareholding in the Finnish growth company Crisolteq, a specialist in recycling of valuable metals in lithium-ion batteries. The investment strengthens……