Turku-based Sofokus has been awarded as a National Winner in the 2019 Euroepan Business Awards Sofokus won in the category ”Workplace and People Development” Finals will be held in Warsaw in December Sofokus has been named ‘National Winner’ in the 2019 European Business Awards, one of the world’s largest business competitions. “We are grateful and……

In the Turku region, a new kind of enterprise-oriented Artificial Intelligence training will be launched The training is intended to promote the utilization of AI technologies in companies The first training is provided by the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi The utilization of new technologies in business has become a key success factor. Turku……

Meyer Turku shipyard has started the construction of Costa Toscana The new panel line is part of an invest program of 200 million euros Meyer Turku is recruiting some 200 new shipbuilders each year  The steel cutting ceremony of the second Costa Cruises ship build at Meyer Turku commenced with new traditions: The brand new……

Turku-based event management software company Lyyti wants to achieve significant market share in Europe Lyyti is a leading event management software in Finland Vaaka Partners brings experience and expertise in international growth and financial resources to execute Lyyti’s ambitious growth strategy Finland-based event management software company Lyyti has set a target to achieve significant market……

The Ministry of Education and Culture has authorised the University of Turku to expand its technology education The University will widen its educational range by adding Master’s Degree Programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Material Technology to its pre-existing Degree Programmes in Biotechnology and Information Technology In addition, the University of Turku was granted educational responsibility……

Medicortex Finland Oy announced the award of a 1.1 million dollars grant from the USA Department of Defense The grant provides funding for continued clinical development of the company’s diagnostic kit ProbTBITM for rapid detection of mild traumatic brain injury and concussion Winning this highly competitive grant is also a strong signal and recognition of Medicortex’……

To solve the shortage of professionals in the technology fields, Turku organized a global Talent Call Turku campaign. The winners have been chosen from over 1,000 applications. The winners will come to Turku in August with their families. They will familiarize with the employers of the region and get to know the everyday life in……

The second season of Maritime Accelerator, the business accelerator programme serving the maritime industry, has started. The programme creates partnerships between the major players and smaller start-up businesses in the industry. This year the partners are Meyer Turku, Royal Caribbean and Rauma Marine Constructions. Meyer Turku and Royal Caribbean participated in the Maritime Accelerator programme……

The new Talent Explorer funding service is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises and Midcap companies in all sectors. Talent Explorer funding is launched by Business Finland and it can be used to hire an expert in order to obtain new information and expertise to help your company make progress in a new international market….…

Finland’s first talent contest, Talent Call Turku, received more than 1,000 applications from 75 different countries Five of the applicants and their families will receive an invitation to Turku in August They will familiarize with the employers of the region, and to get to know the everyday life in Turku in August accompanied with their……