• 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……


  • Turku region seeks international tech summer trainees

    Turku region seeks international tech summer trainees

    One third of the campaign places will be reserved for international students Summer trainee increases the opportunities for foreign experts to settle permanently in Finland and Turku after graduation According to the Technology Industries of Finland, international graduate engineers are an under-utilized resource For several summers, the Turku region has arranged campaigns to attract Engineering……


  • The new offerings increased the number of passengers at Turku Airport

    The new offerings increased the number of passengers at Turku Airport

    Finavia’s statistics for 2019 show that almost 453 000 passengers used Turku Airport Growth to 2018 was over 22 percent The number of passengers traveling on international routes increased the most 2019 was a busy year at Finavia’s airports even though growth in air traffic was more moderate than in previous years. A total of 26……


  • Navigate brings leading maritime stakeholders to Turku

    Navigate brings leading maritime stakeholders to Turku

    Navigate is the landmark maritime event in Turku region It brings together leading companies and maritime professionals Navigate 2020 takes place in Turku 22–23 Fabruary Navigate 2020 brings together the shipowners and operators, the terminal operators and regulators, and importantly the next generation of industry into one room to collaborate and discuss the future challenges……


  • Anne Bergshoeff to lead Shift program and event experience

    Anne Bergshoeff to lead Shift program and event experience

    Anne Bergshoeff  has a solid experience in international event production and promotion of entrepreneurship The appointment reinforces SHIFT’s internationalization goals SHIFT will be held from 26th to 27th. in August SHIFT Business Festival core team gets an international addition at the end of January, when the new Head of Program and Event Experience, Anne Bergshoeff, starts……