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Eliminating waste in a circular economy
Business & innovationCleantech

Eliminating waste in a circular economy

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Finnish weatherman for the world
Petteri Taalas
Business & innovationClimate

Finnish weatherman for the world

Foreigners in Finland are often amazed to find that everything still seems to work here even in the worst Nordic winter weather. One key factor behind this miracle is the expert forecasting work done by the Finnish Meteorological Institute.

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The Hot Event in the Cold North
Business & innovationTechnology

The Hot Event in the Cold North

Slush 2015: Slush is the focal point for startups and tech talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media.

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Finnish fintech trio make your everyday life easier
Business & innovationWebpick

Finnish fintech trio make your everyday life easier

Slush 2015: Slush is the focal point for startups and tech talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media.

Tagged in BusinessEntrepreneursInnovationStartupsTechnologyWebpick
Pop the scientists’ bubbles!
Photo: Helsinki Challenge 2015
Business & innovationUniversities

Pop the scientists’ bubbles!

Helsinki University is using a competition, the Helsinki Challenge, to develop and fund scientific research. The winners will receive €375,000.

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Four Finnish health tech startups to keep an eye on
Business & innovationWebpick

Four Finnish health tech startups to keep an eye on

All you need is good food, a bit of exercise, a good night’s sleep and toxin-free cosmetics.

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Finland reaches for the solar switch
Business & innovationEnergy

Finland reaches for the solar switch

FinSolar is spotlighting solar power. If you thought Finland wasn’t ideal for solar panels, you have to read this.

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Finns bring new twist to simulation games
Colossal Order, Mariina Hallikainen, Cities in Motion, Cities: Skyline, Tribe Studios, Elina Arponen, Dramagame, Velvet Sundown, Helsinki, Finland
Business & innovationTechnology

Finns bring new twist to simulation games

Finnish women entrepreneurs are bringing new views to gaming. We meet the creators of two very different simulation games.

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