Helsinki is one of the most functional cities in the world. This is a sum of many factors: availability of open data, early adoption of digital developments, commitment and cooperation between the whole ecosystem from citizens to companies and government. This tightly-knit yet globally connected society offers the perfect setting for developing and piloting scalable solutions for smart cities.
Our dedicated team here at Helsinki Business Hub is focused on helping foreign companies find possibilities within the smart city sphere in Helsinki. From top R&D possibilities, product development opportunities, unique piloting platforms, global expansion, university & research collaboration, funding, talent and partners – we’ll help you tap into the Helsinki region smart city ecosystem.
Hot spot for built environment startups
Early adopter of BIM
Strong base of IT talent & companies
5G piloting opportunities
Helsinki region is committed to providing access to open data
Governmental commitment for the digital transformation of the built environment
Finland offers an ideal testbed with advanced smart grid functionalities – detailed household level consumption data available
Finland has the largest energy cluster in northern Europe
HEL of a business!
The first season focuses on smart city related issues; what are they, what kind of opportunities they provide for companies and people – and do they make us happy? HEL of a business! tells the quickest experiments and the most creative pilots. Try this at home!
Current smart city piloting opportunities are highlighted on the map
Smart Otaniemi: An innovation ecosystem developing the future smart energy systems combining pilots for smart energy, buildings, transport and communication.
Smart Kalasatama: Smart Kalasatama is a Helsinki city innovation platform, where various Smart City solutions can be tested and developed in an urban environment. By 2030s, Kalasatama district will offer a home for approximately 20,000 residents and jobs for 8,000 people.
Jätkäsaari Mobility Lab: The test bed enables tests and pilots in an urban environment and operation with a strong network of partners. Jätkäsaari is a new and growing housing district near central Helsinki.
Cleantech Garden: Cleantech Garden aims to be the leading cleantech innovation hotspot for sustainable bio- and circular economy in Finland and globally. The mission is to create an open, dynamic, multi-actor ecosystem for business, research and education around VTT’s (Technical Research Centre of Finland) Bioruukki Pilot Centre site in Kivenlahti, Espoo. The Centre is a research environment that brings together digitalisation, research on the bio and circular economies and companies.
