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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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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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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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UAE Ambassadors’ visit in Turku was met with great enthusiasm
Business Turku was delighted to co-host a recent event for Finnish companies interested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event included a presentation of market opportunities followed by an in-person discussion. The United Arab Emirates is one of the fastest-growing economies This dynamic environment offers vast opportunities for international companies across various sectors. However,……