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A Startup Hub to Be Established in Turku – Led by Experienced Growth Entrepreneur Jussi Pyysalo
Turku is strengthening its commitment to fostering the creation and international growth of startup companies. Jussi Pyysalo, an experienced growth entrepreneur, has been appointed to lead Turku Startup Hub – a new initiative designed to accelerate the commercialisation of research. A shared community space is being planned next to the University of Turku. Business Turku,……
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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 region strengthens its position as one of Finland’s most international startup areas
The Turku region’s startup ecosystem is experiencing strong growth, according to the 2025 Startup Survey. Entrepreneurs view the local business environment more positively than before, and the area is attracting an increasing number of international talents. New initiatives, such as the emerging startup hub and blue economy programs, are driving development towards one of Finland’s……
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Straw Construction Sparks New Business Opportunities in the Turku Region
Business Turku’s BioDemo project explored new business opportunities from local bio-based raw materials. It led to the launch of Pure Home Nordic, a company specialised in straw construction in Finland, and created lasting networks to boost bio- and circular economy business. Sustainable building is a passion for Finnish construction professionals Jari Petäjämäki and Niklas Samppa….…
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Finnish EdTech companies’ international growth relies on strong local partners
GraphoGame, Eduten and TeachersPRO have ambitious goals in exporting Finnish educational expertise to the world. UNICEF Learning Cabinet listing helps them to stand out from the maze of educational technology solutions available. The educational technology (EdTech) companies GraphoGame, Eduten and TeachersPRO have many things in common, one of which is their strong international business potential….…
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LM-Dental Drives Dental Innovation Through Collaboration with Universities and Specialists
There is a lot to be invented in dental hand instruments, says Head of Product and R&D Petri Aronkytö. The company’s latest innovation aims for higher quality gum surgery. Significant market potential is seen especially in South America. LM-Dental’s products are made in Finland, which comes as a surprise even to many dentists. The company’s……
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Lingsoft creates future language technologies through close collaboration
The Finnish language technology specialist Lingsoft develops innovations in language management together with universities and businesses. In a world of rapidly evolving technologies, collaboration is a necessity. Combining artificial intelligence and human expertise is the societal hot topic of recent years. In Lingsoft, this approach has been the norm for decades. – We produce AI-powered……
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Pocadel’s key strength lies in unique products for the heavily regulated marine industry
The Finnish glazed door specialist Pocadel helps luxury cruise ship architects in bringing their grand visions to life. Their product development integrates light weight, fire resistance, and durability. In the middle of the countryside in Sauvo, Southwest Finland, a passerby suddenly encounters red factory buildings. Here the technology company Pocadel develops and manufactures light and……
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Langh Tech Seeks Growth from Creating Green Tech Solutions for the Maritime Industry
This article is part of the TKI-kompassi project, funded by the Regional Council of Southwest Finland. This series of articles looks at the RDI investments made by businesses operating in the Turku region. The company’s latest innovation is an onboard carbon capture system, which captures carbon dioxide emissions from ship exhaust gases. Langh Tech has a great advantage……