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Turku and Joensuu development companies launch Borderland Europe collaboration
The development companies of Turku and Joensuu are strengthening national and European cooperation in the development of digital security, border security and dual‑use technologies. The companies are launching the Borderland Europe collaboration, aimed at building an internationally connected innovation and piloting environment specifically for the needs of border security, comprehensive security, and the protection of……
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Turku responds to the growing security market with expertise in maritime industry and autonomous systems
Top-level research, expertise and a strong business base in the Turku region’s maritime industry and autonomous systems form a unique foundation for growth in the security and dual-use sectors. The ecosystem coordinated by Business Turku and its networks create concrete opportunities for companies to grow internationally and quickly find new potential for their products in……
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Turku emerges as a pioneer in low-altitude technologies
Business Turku, the regional development company for the Turku region, is establishing a unique Low Altitude Economy Hub in cooperation with Rumble Tools, an investor in Turku, alongside the City of Turku and Turku University of Applied Sciences. The network will build and develop Europe’s most advanced low-altitude infrastructure based on robotic copters. With the……
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Turku Emerging as the Blue Economy Hub of the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea needs private capital to recover, say Finnish entrepreneurs Patrik Anckar and Timo Ketonen. Their company A’pelago supports blue economy startups and brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers. The blue movement’s heart is in Turku Science Park, at the newly opened Blue Economy Center. Applications for A’pelago’s Nordic Blue acceleration program are open……
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Strong collaboration powers the Success of Southwest Finland’s Maritime Ecosystem
Business Turku’s Maritime Venture Program brought together investors, startup and scaleup companies, and major players in the maritime industry to spark new innovations. The event was praised for its hands-on approach and cosy atmosphere. Finland’s maritime industry is buzzing, which is evident in Southwest Finland. The order books at Meyer Turku shipyard, known for its……
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Oil spill recovery with robotics and artificial intelligence
The article is part of a series exploring companies’ investments in research, development, and innovation. Thanks to the expertise of the Turku-based company OliOil, which develops oil spill response equipment, oil spills can be efficiently detected and contained from vessels operating at sea. The required technology and vessels are developed and manufactured both globally and……