• Meyer, Elomatic and Cadmatic Donated Professorships to Technology Education at University of Turku

    Meyer, Elomatic and Cadmatic Donated Professorships to Technology Education at University of Turku

    Major companies support strongly the new degree programmes of the University of Turku Meyer, Elomatic and Cadmatic donate the university two professorships  Donations deepen the close collaboration with the companies in the Turku Business Region Major companies in the Turku region, Meyer, Elomatic, and Cadmatic support developing the new degree programmes in technology of the……


  • Companies encouraged to act at Talent Boost Summit 2019

    Companies encouraged to act at Talent Boost Summit 2019

    Concrete actions needed for attracting and networking needed for retaining international talents Larger companies and gaming industry have best practices and for diversity English as a working language encouraged in more companies The 3rd annual Talent Boost Summit took place on Tuesday 12 November at Logomo Teatro in Turku. The theme was talent retention and……


  • Maritime Accelerator co-projects announced at Breaking Waves Conference

    Maritime Accelerator co-projects announced at Breaking Waves Conference

    The chosen startups will be showcased at the Slush side event On 21.11, Breaking Waves brings together key actors in the maritime cluster at the Helsinki Messukeskus International Speakers include Emanuele Grimaldi of the Grimaldi Group and Jens Meier of the Port of Hamburg The final partners for the 2019 Maritime Accelerator program will be……


  • VTT founds a subsidiary in Turku

    VTT founds a subsidiary in Turku

    The new company will offer innovations for autonomous mobility In the early stages, 15 specialists will be responsible for the service production of VTT SenseWay Oy The company supports the position of the Turku Business Region as a strong research and development center in the industry Finland is a forerunner in autonomous and remotely controlled……


  • Maritime Accelerator calls for an unprejudiced approach

    Maritime Accelerator calls for an unprejudiced approach

    The partners of the Maritime Accelerator 2019 programme started discussions with the selected growth companies More Finnish companies among the growth companies and start-ups compared to last year Rauma Marine Constructions is looking for AI technologies to support its manufacturing execution through the programme Aimed at strengthening the innovativeness and competitiveness of Finland’s maritime industry,……


  • Satellite data to help with improving the condition of the Baltic Sea

    Satellite data to help with improving the condition of the Baltic Sea

    The WeSeaChallenge idea competition  strives to find innovative solutions that utilize space data to increase awareness about the condition of the maritime area, and support actions for improving it WeSeaChallenge is looking for solutions in fish farming business, sustainable urban development, and the better coordination of protective actions for the environment In total, 8 500……


  • Sofokus National Winner in European Business Awards

    Sofokus National Winner in European Business Awards

    Turku-based Sofokus has been awarded as a National Winner in the 2019 Euroepan Business Awards Sofokus won in the category ”Workplace and People Development” Finals will be held in Warsaw in December Sofokus has been named ‘National Winner’ in the 2019 European Business Awards, one of the world’s largest business competitions. “We are grateful and……


  • AI Business Academy strengthens companies’ artificial intelligence skills

    AI Business Academy strengthens companies’ artificial intelligence skills

    In the Turku region, a new kind of enterprise-oriented Artificial Intelligence training will be launched The training is intended to promote the utilization of AI technologies in companies The first training is provided by the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi The utilization of new technologies in business has become a key success factor. Turku……


  • The construction of a second Costa Cruises ship started at Meyer Turku shipyard

    The construction of a second Costa Cruises ship started at Meyer Turku shipyard

    Meyer Turku shipyard has started the construction of Costa Toscana The new panel line is part of an invest program of 200 million euros Meyer Turku is recruiting some 200 new shipbuilders each year  The steel cutting ceremony of the second Costa Cruises ship build at Meyer Turku commenced with new traditions: The brand new……


  • Vaaka Partners to support Lyyti’s international growth plan

    Vaaka Partners to support Lyyti’s international growth plan

    Turku-based event management software company Lyyti wants to achieve significant market share in Europe Lyyti is a leading event management software in Finland Vaaka Partners brings experience and expertise in international growth and financial resources to execute Lyyti’s ambitious growth strategy Finland-based event management software company Lyyti has set a target to achieve significant market……