A vibrant and
dynamic ecosystem
Meeko Wahlroos
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Children love the robot dog, seniors prefer the electric guinea pig
Read the story →: Children love the robot dog, seniors prefer the electric guinea pigPhotos, video and text: Petri Kangas / Business Tampere ”I would like to promote physical activity, especially in nature. Robots a bit like our Spot. Capable machines that people could take outdoors for hikes or even wilderness trips without them…
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Great games don’t grow in toxic offices
Read the story →: Great games don’t grow in toxic officesText and photos: Petri Kangas / Business Tampere A snapped ankle during a basketball game in his early twenties changed the career plans of Dreamloop CEO Joni Lappalainen. Having just completed the Reserve Officer School, he had applied to and…
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Ukraine’s Ambassador to Finland: “We must win the technological race”
Read the story →: Ukraine’s Ambassador to Finland: “We must win the technological race”Text, video and photos: Petri KangasAdditional interview photos: Tapio Yliaho Ukraine’s Ambassador to Finland Mykhailo Vydoinyk considers winning the technological race essential for a favourable outcome to the war. According to Vydoinyk, it is crucial that Finnish and Ukrainian companies…
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Pharma powering European innovation and growth
Read the story →: Pharma powering European innovation and growthThe air at Tampere University’s Arvo campus buzzed with quiet anticipation as large group of healthcare stakeholders gathered for the MET Research Days Industrial Pre-event: HealthAI & Digital Twins, organized by Business Tampere and Tampere University. The event brought together…
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AI, data and preparedness drive new directions in health research
Read the story →: AI, data and preparedness drive new directions in health researchText, photos, videos: Petri Kangas / Business Tampere ”LifeGlue Technologies has customers more or less around the world. Our estimate is that the market size, which is currently growing rapidly, will reach about 35 billion dollars by 2034”, says CEO…
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Plug and Play Tech Center pilots in Tampere
Read the story →: Plug and Play Tech Center pilots in TampereCooperation between industry and emerging technology companies is being strengthened in Tampere. One possible operating model is the arrival of the international Plug and Play Tech Center in Tampere, as the first location in Finland. Startup Innovation Day Tampere…
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EU funding made cybersecurity development possible
Read the story →: EU funding made cybersecurity development possibleAmid the AI boom and growing cyber threats, a Tampere-based company created a service that brings directive- and regulation-compliant security practices within the reach of small businesses. Without EU funding the project would not have been possible. The level of…
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A Bold Change of Direction Fueled Growth – Family Business Taerosol Returns to Its Roots in Hair Products
Read the story →: A Bold Change of Direction Fueled Growth – Family Business Taerosol Returns to Its Roots in Hair ProductsTaerosol, based in Kangasala, has long been known for producing technical aerosols. In recent years, the company has shifted its focus to a new market: the hair and cosmetics industry. A strategic change in direction, investments in technology, and the…
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New Horizon Europe work programmes published: funding opportunities for battery sector players, with a total of €7.2 billion available
Read the story →: New Horizon Europe work programmes published: funding opportunities for battery sector players, with a total of €7.2 billion availableThe European Commission has published this year’s work programmes for the thematic clusters of Horizon Europe. This is a unique opportunity for battery sector players looking to be at the forefront of future technologies and innovation. A total of €7.2…
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Skydio Announces Opening of First European R&D Office in Tampere, Finland
Read the story →: Skydio Announces Opening of First European R&D Office in Tampere, FinlandLeading manufacturer of autonomous drones will develop camera technologies at the new subsidiary. Silicon Valley-based drone company Skydio today announced the opening of its Skydio Finland office. The leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, Skydio produces…