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Aurafleet partners with university AI researcher to boost product development
Turku-based technology company Aurafleet streamlines the daily operations of logistics firms with its AI solution. Developing smart comprehensive management software requires top-notch expertise, which the company also draws from collaboration with a local university. This partnership is backed by Business Turku’s Research, Development and Innovation voucher. The logistics sector is highly under-digitalized, says Aurafleet CEO……
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University partnerships power Bayer’s renewal in Turku
In the LifeFactFuture project, Finland’s leading Life Science companies, researchers, and technology partners are developing future production technologies. At Bayer, the project has already generated solutions that have been adopted by the company’s other plants worldwide. In the Turku region, close collaboration between higher education institutions and companies accelerates the renewal and growth of the……
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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……
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The COVID-19 pandemic elevated ArcDia to Finland’s diagnostics market leader
ArcDia’s long-term research, development and innovation (RDI) efforts in collaboration with regional universities have resulted in a globally unique health technology solution for diagnosing respiratory tract infections. The market disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, together with tightening regulation, led to a situation where ArcDia is now the only Finnish company that develops and manufactures……
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Strengthening Food Innovation in Southwest Finland
Developing a competitive and sustainable food system is a key part of Finland’s national strategy. Business Turku and the University of Turku are working together to strengthen the development and growth of the food sector in Southwest Finland by supporting companies’ innovation activities and bringing industry stakeholders together into a shared network. The first meeting……
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Comptek Solutions on the Brink of Commercialising Its Deep-Tech Innovation
The strong brand of Kontrox technology has fuelled the Finnish company into negotiations with major international players in the compound semiconductor industry. A commercial breakthrough is in sight in high-power lasers, but the greatest business potential lies in power electronics. More effective and reliable high-power lasers. Brighter and sharper smart device displays. More energy-efficient data……
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Investments and Innovation Boost Finnsusp’s International Growth
The Finnish medical device company Finnsusp is conquering global markets together with its trusted partners. A new factory, investments in equipment and personnel, and persistent product development are laying the foundation for doubling revenue within the next few years. The Finnish company Finnsusp is experiencing an exciting phase. The company specialises in contact lens solutions……
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Significant Funding from Finnish Parliament to Advance Women’s Health
The Finnish Parliament decided on Wednesday to allocate the undistributed budget funds to initiatives deemed important by Members of Parliament. The Women’s Health Hub Finland network, coordinated by Business Turku, will receive significant funding to strengthen women’s health and innovation development. Business Turku and the Women’s Health Hub Finland network (WHHF) have been granted 70,000……
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration Drives Imaging Innovations
Turku is home to world-class expertise and cutting-edge research infrastructure in bioimaging. Pasi Kankaanpää from Turku BioImaging calls for stronger, long-term collaboration between universities and industry to further advance the field. Bioimaging, that is, biological and biomedical imaging, is one of the most important research approaches in combating for instance cancer, diabetes and infectious diseases….…
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R&D Investments in Southwest Finland Grew by One-Third in a Year
In 2024, investments in research and development (R&D) in Southwest Finland grew exceptionally strongly. The most significant increase, over 50 percent, occurred in corporate investments. The region’s total R&D expenditure rose by €171.6 million compared to 2023, a 31.4 percent increase, bringing total spending to €718 million. Nationally, R&D expenditure grew by only 5.5 percent,……