Greater Helsinki

City of Helsinki seeks experts and new business through cooperation with Slush

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Greater Helsinki, European Commission, Economic development, Entrepreneurship, DigitalEurope, Investment, Student, Civil service commission, Ecosystem, SME, Intelligence, Digital Europe Programme, Convention center, Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council, FAIR, Digital technology, Finnish, Orangi Pilot Project, Corporate services, Development, Quality of life, Environment, Casino, Renewable energy, City, Slush

HELSINKI, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Helsinki and the startup event Slush continue to have a common goal.

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  • HELSINKI, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Helsinki and the startup event Slush continue to have a common goal.
  • The City of Helsinki is a cooperation partner of the Slush event, which will take place at Messukeskus (Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre) from 30 November to 1 December.
  • This year, Slush, one of the largest startup events in the world, will bring roughly 13,000 participants and 3,000 investors to Helsinki.
  • "Slush is an important partner to the City of Helsinki in our efforts to attract new business, investments and experts to Helsinki.

City of Helsinki seeks experts and new business through cooperation with Slush

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Greater Helsinki, European Commission, Economic development, Entrepreneurship, DigitalEurope, Investment, Student, Civil service commission, Ecosystem, SME, Intelligence, Digital Europe Programme, Convention center, Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council, FAIR, Digital technology, Finnish, Orangi Pilot Project, Corporate services, Development, Quality of life, Environment, Casino, Renewable energy, City, Slush

HELSINKI, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Helsinki and the startup event Slush continue to have a common goal.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Helsinki and the startup event Slush continue to have a common goal.
  • The City of Helsinki is a cooperation partner of the Slush event, which will take place at Messukeskus (Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre) from 30 November to 1 December.
  • This year, Slush, one of the largest startup events in the world, will bring roughly 13,000 participants and 3,000 investors to Helsinki.
  • "Slush is an important partner to the City of Helsinki in our efforts to attract new business, investments and experts to Helsinki.

Helsinki has several key advantages for attracting startups - Slush will fill the Exhibition Centre again on 17-18 November

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Ecosystem, Growth, Greater Helsinki, Health, Company, Environment, Awareness, Student, City, Incubator, Economic development, Economy, Research, Learning, Waste management, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, Development, Solution, Casino, Fungiculture, Tutoring

HELSINKI, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Slush is the flagship event of Helsinki Partners and the Finnish startup field. It will be held on 17–18 November at the Helsinki Exhibition Centre.

Key Points: 
  • Slush will be held once again at the Helsinki Exhibition Centre on 17-18 November.
  • HELSINKI, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Slush is the flagship event of Helsinki Partners and the Finnish startup field.
  • Slush and Helsinki are working together to make Helsinki a leading growth location for new solution-oriented companies.
  • Helsinki Partners matches Finnish growth companies with the most relevant global inverstors and help international startups set up in Helsinki.

Helsinki Region Transport Authority Selects Conduent to Implement Next Generation Fare Collection System

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Name, HSL, RSS, GLOBE, Greater Helsinki, Smartphone, Fortune 500, Government, Solution, Transport, VR Group, ABT, NFC, Valid S.A., News, QR, Technology, Conduent, Nasdaq, Helsinki Regional Transport Authority, SNAP, Mobile phone, Online shopping

GUILHERAND-GRANGES, FRANCE, and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced that Helsingin Seudun Liikenne (HSL), the Helsinki Region Transport Authority, has selected Conduent to implement a next-generation fare collection system across its network of buses, trams, trains, metros and ferries.

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  • GUILHERAND-GRANGES, FRANCE, and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced that Helsingin Seudun Liikenne (HSL), the Helsinki Region Transport Authority, has selected Conduent to implement a next-generation fare collection system across its network of buses, trams, trains, metros and ferries.
  • In 2021, there were a total of 238 million passenger boardings on HSLs public transport services.
  • The upgraded fare collection system ensures that tickets are valid across all modes of transportation in the HSL network.
  • Conduent is a trademark of Conduent Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Lippulaiva, representing the future of mixed-use, urban centres, opens its doors in Espoonlahti

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Housing, Building, Restaurant, Transport, LEED, Commercial, Electricity, Greater Helsinki, Investment, Espoonlahti metro station, Lidl, Food, Lease, Prisma, Citycon, Espoonlahti

HELSINKI, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lippulaiva, the new mixed-use centre representing the future of convenient urban living, will open its doors tomorrow on 31 March in Espoonlahti near Helsinki. Lippulaiva will be the first stop in the community for local services and an important strategic milestone in the implementation of Citycon's mixed-use development plans.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lippulaiva, the new mixed-use centre representing the future of convenient urban living, will open its doors tomorrow on 31 March in Espoonlahti near Helsinki.
  • The services for the residents of the Espoonlahti area will be greatly improved when Lippulaiva opens its doors on Thursday, 31 March.
  • Lippulaiva will also serve as a new transportation hub, as the Espoonlahti metro station and bus terminal are connected to the centre.
  • Lippulaiva has been designed with the future in mind and is a carbon-neutral building benefitting from many sustainable energy solutions.

Lippulaiva's full service offer will expand to include a private medical centre and more necessity based retail

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Friday, January 28, 2022
English, Commercial, Health, Transport, International, Greater Helsinki, Espoonlahti metro station, Chatime, Electronics, Clas Ohlson, Grocery store, Interior design, Espoonlahti, Tokmanni, Citycon, Prisma

Clas Ohlson's 700 square metre store will be located on the first floor of the centre, as will Normal and Lindex.

Key Points: 
  • Clas Ohlson's 700 square metre store will be located on the first floor of the centre, as will Normal and Lindex.
  • Lippulaiva is a prime example of our strategy to offer a full service urban centre with great transportation connections" says Mari Laaksonen, Commercial Director of Citycon.
  • In addition to retail, the centre will offer a wide range of services, such as the Espoonlahti regional library, the English kindergarten Pilke Playschool and the fitness centre Elixia.
  • The new Espoonlahti metro station and bus terminal as well as eight residential towers will also be located at Lippulaiva.

Citycon Oyj: Lippulaiva to house an extensive selection of restaurants and cafés - demand for premises exceeded all expectations

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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The selection of restaurants and cafs in Lippulaiva includes both Finnish operators and international chains as well as a completely new operator on the Finnish market.

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  • The selection of restaurants and cafs in Lippulaiva includes both Finnish operators and international chains as well as a completely new operator on the Finnish market.
  • The demand for premises in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic exceeded all expectations.
  • Lippulaiva's list of restaurants and cafs is long, as it includes more than 20 operators.
  • Lippulaiva will have a diverse selection of high-quality restaurants and cafs there will be cosy family restaurants, ambient cafs, first-rate beer houses, delicious juice bars as well as fast food.

BC Platforms (BCP) Announces CureDuchenne Collaboration to Promote Critical Research & Accelerate Drug Development

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Espoo, Greater Helsinki

As part of the collaboration, CureDuchenne has integrated BCP's Discovery and Research Platform (DRP) into its newly launchedCureDuchenne Link global data hub.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the collaboration, CureDuchenne has integrated BCP's Discovery and Research Platform (DRP) into its newly launchedCureDuchenne Link global data hub.
  • Debra Miller, Founder and CEO of CureDuchenne, said: "Working with partners such as BCP ensures CureDuchenne Link delivers a world-class data hub.
  • Additionally, BC Platforms has developed a Global Data Partner Network BCRQUEST.com, which provides genomic and clinical cohort data for pharmaceutical and medical research and development.
  • BC Platforms has global operations with its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, research and development in Espoo, Finland, and presence in London, Boston and in Singapore.

BC Platforms (BCP) Announces CureDuchenne Collaboration to Promote Critical Research & Accelerate Drug Development

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Espoo, Greater Helsinki

As part of the collaboration, CureDuchenne has integrated BCP's Discovery and Research Platform (DRP) into its newly launchedCureDuchenne Link global data hub.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the collaboration, CureDuchenne has integrated BCP's Discovery and Research Platform (DRP) into its newly launchedCureDuchenne Link global data hub.
  • Debra Miller, Founder and CEO of CureDuchenne, said: "Working with partners such as BCP ensures CureDuchenne Link delivers a world-class data hub.
  • Additionally, BC Platforms has developed a Global Data Partner Network BCRQUEST.com, which provides genomic and clinical cohort data for pharmaceutical and medical research and development.
  • BC Platforms has global operations with its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, research and development in Espoo, Finland, and presence in London, Boston and in Singapore.

HELSINKI: WORLD'S FIRST CITY IN A BOX - Helsinki Home Delivered to Tech-sperts Looking to Level Up Their Life Without Compromise

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Grand Duchy of Finland, Greater Helsinki, Helsinki, Cities in Europe

In a world first, Helsinki will be home-delivered to ten top talented individuals in the tech industries, for FREE.

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  • In a world first, Helsinki will be home-delivered to ten top talented individuals in the tech industries, for FREE.
  • Helsinki Freedom, Home-Deliveredis an initiative to ignite the careers of international tech talent and connect them with companies from the Helsinki region.
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    Despite movement being limited right now, Helsinki is determined to share with the world what freedom means for its residents.
  • Sharing what this freedom means for its residents, Helsinki is packing the best bits in a box to tempt top tech talent to Helsinkify their lives.