

Duration: 1.10.2026 – 31.12.2028
Project partners: Turku University of Applied Sciences
Funding: ERDF, Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council
Summary
The project aims to establish an innovation ecosystem for autonomous systems in the Turku region. At the heart of the ecosystem are an innovation network bringing together key stakeholders and the Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Hub, which will serve as a testing and piloting environment for advanced autonomous technologies.
The project contributes to the Innovation Ecosystem Agreement coordinated by the City of Turku and strengthens regional RDI collaboration and the development of innovation ecosystems in line with its objectives.
Responsibilities of Business Turku
Establishing the ecosystem structures, operating model and collaboration practices.
Strengthening RDI collaboration by identifying and structuring development opportunities related to autonomous systems and supporting their progression towards experimentation, piloting and further development.

