• NATO to host a security and defence technology testing event in Turku

    NATO to host a security and defence technology testing event in Turku

    In Finland, a new innovation and testing corridor for border security and dual‑use technologies is being developed, stretching from the eastern border to the Archipelago Sea. As part of the Borderland Europe collaboration, the Turku region is responsible for advancing maritime security and maritime border surveillance. As part of this cooperation, the NATO Innovation Range……


  • Turku and Joensuu development companies launch Borderland Europe collaboration

    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……


  • Turku responds to the growing security market with expertise in maritime industry and autonomous systems

    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……


  • Turku emerges as a pioneer in low-altitude technologies

    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……


  • Gym containers from Sauvo now serving Nato

    Gym containers from Sauvo now serving Nato

    Entrepreneur Petri Huuhka came up with the idea for a gym container in Raisio in 2018, driven by his personal interest. An unexpected call from the Utti Jaeger Regiment launched a development journey that took the prototype to international markets including Nato. A retired police officer, Petri Huuhka has in recent years focused on developing……