Business Finland’s Post

Nordic Circular Summit 2024 in Helsinki: A Milestone for Circular Economy! ✨ On November 18, 2024, an important milestone was reached in Helsinki, Finland – circular economy leaders from the Baltic States signed a collaboration memorandum at the Nordic Circular Summit. The goal? To accelerate the transition to a circular economy and find shared solutions for building a sustainable future. 🤝 The growing need for eco-friendly and resource-efficient practices underlines the importance of a circular economy. Resource scarcity and costly consumption are pushing businesses to adopt innovative, collaboration-driven solutions. 💡 The Nordic Circular Summit, the largest circular economy conference in the Nordics, brought together experts, entrepreneurs, and visionaries from across the Nordic and Baltic regions. This year’s summit focused on exploring how businesses and startups can address gaps in the circular economy and drive sustainable progress. The conference was organized in collaboration with Nordic Circular Hotspot and Nordic Innovation and serves as an official side event of the World Circular Economy Forum. Representing the Tallinn Enterprise Centre: Jaanus Vahesalu Kärt Kanne Liina Kanarbik, Lead Specialist for Circular Economy 🔗Read more about the summit here: https://lnkd.in/dDgjNjcR #CircularEconomy #SustainableFuture #Tallinn #NordicCircularSummit

Wow, what a report! Big shoutout to Christina Schulte, Selina Neumann, and Tina Dreimann for co-developing the report. I especially like the visualization of the Circularity Value Chain and the startup examples. The report wants me to learn more about this vertical 🤓

𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌍 Eco-entrepreneurship is revolutionizing the business landscape by proving that profit and planet can coexist. As environmental awareness grows, so too does the demand for businesses that place sustainability at the core of their operations. Eco-entrepreneurs are harnessing this momentum, using innovative approaches to solve environmental challenges while building successful businesses. 🌱 Sustainable business innovation ranges from developing circular economy models, where resources are reused and waste is minimized, to creating disruptive green technologies that reduce carbon footprints. These innovators are driving the shift toward a regenerative economy that seeks to restore the planet's resources rather than deplete them. Whether you’re starting a green startup or leading an established company toward sustainability, eco-entrepreneurship offers a pathway to long-term business success while making a positive impact on the world. Want to know how to build or scale a sustainable business in the modern world? Join us at the 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 and be part of the conversation on the future of eco-entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation: https://lnkd.in/gfWVEBeM #EcoEntrepreneurship #SustainableInnovation #GreenBusiness #CircularEconomy #EcoStartup #SustainableGrowth #EcoLeadership #Greentech

Circular economy provide cross-industry answers to the greatest challenge of our time: #climate #change.  ℹ The Silicon Valley of the #Circular #Economy is emerging in the Rhine-Ruhr region - the Circular Valley. The foundation of the same name brings together startups, established companies, science, politics, and society to develop concrete solutions and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society. 🚀 Circular Valley is launching the eighth round of its accelerator program for Circular Economy startups worldwide. NRW.Global Business supports this initiative. Let's together strengthen Germany’s most important economic region - #NRW. We are looking for your circular economy solution. Do not miss to apply: 📆 Applications can be submitted from now until January 5. More information on Circular Valley's profile and website: https://lnkd.in/esHBvq6h #nrw #nrwglobal #nrwworldwide #circulareconomy #circularvalley #sustainability #homeofcirculareconomy #economiacircular #循环经济 NRW.Global Business Circular Valley Felix Neugart Florian Schnitzler Feng Xingliang Aryan Z. Ambika Banotra Dr. Adem Akkaya Oliver Burrak Dr. Carolina Kawakubo Fernando Fritz Marilia Marton Claus Traeger Ricardo Saavedra Edder Cifuentes Philip Bartsch Eva Garcia Carsten Gerhardt Andreas Mucke

Guess what we were up to recently! 💡 We at Humble Sustainability had an amazing time at In-Green’s Co-Designing Interventions on INnovation and INvestment held at Dusit Thani Manila. It was a fantastic gathering of government agencies, SMEs, startups—you name it! We all came together to brainstorm and co-create innovative solutions for a greener future. ♻️ So, what's the big deal? Well, France, through Expertise France, is stepping up its game in tackling global challenges and respond to the needs of partner countries that wish to improve public policies. 🚀 Being part of this early-stage initiative was nothing short of inspiring! We exchanged insights, cooked up great ideas, and connected with fellow changemakers. This kind of collaboration is what gets us fired up at Humble Sustainability! 💜 How do you think innovation can turbocharge sustainability? Let us know your thoughts below! 👇 #HumbleSustainabilityPH #upcyclingideas #environmentfriendly #digitalization #sustainabletechnology #sustainablelivingcommunity #greenenergy #sustainablefuture #futureintech #sustainabledevelopment #ITupgrade #techthesedays #forwardthinking #sustainabilitydevelopment #sustainabilitymatters #sustainable #sustainability #greenrevolution #techforgood #circulareconomy #changemakers #sustainableliving #sustainablebusiness #technology #philippines 

If you’re free at lunch today, tune in to the European Sustainability Conference 2024 by Startup Network Europe. Link 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKGK5c42 In a panel I will be sharing what sustainability challenges we face in Vianode and how we approach them. #sustainability

Exciting developments are happening in Rotterdam. Our city is becoming a launchpad for clean energy and circular economy innovation. This week, we’ve uncovered some exciting startups turning bold ideas into tangible change, setting an example for cities everywhere. If you’re curious about how local innovation can drive global impact, and the companies making it happen, we’ve got more details here: https://lnkd.in/eCgHd6fh Let’s keep the conversation going—what’s the most exciting energy or circular economy innovation you’ve seen lately? 💬 Battolyser Systems Mattijs Slee SolarDuck Koen Burgers Gradyent ROCSYS CarbonX Skoon Energy Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst The Ocean Cleanup Meatable Paebbl Pryme Valyuu Loop Biotech Hervé Huisman Robert Vrancken Crijn Bouman Joost van der Weijde Kanter Van Deurzen Rutger Van Raalten Daniela Sordi Boyan Slat Krijn De Nood Daan Luining Andreas Saari Jane Walerud Pol Knops Marta Sjögren Christopher Hervé Valyuu Ferhat Topuz Arvin Esterabadi Jingwei Ren Bob Hendrikx #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Rotterdam

During Uppsala Sustainability and Start up Summit we had the pleasure of hearing from an inspiring panel of sustainability enthusiasts and experts discussing how collaboration can drive sustainable growth: ✨ Lotten Juhlin (Vinnova) shared how innovation can create a more sustainable future. ✨ Anna Vuorio (LUT University, School of Business and Management) highlighted the role of research in shaping sustainable businesses. ✨ Jurijs Dubatovka (Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera) spoke about supporting businesses through EU initiatives. ✨ Svitlana Baliuk (Sustainability InnoCenter) shared ideas for turning research into action. ✨ Susanna Schumacher (Uppsala kommun) emphasized the role of local governments in sustainable development. Big thanks to these changemakers for their insights and for showing us how collaboration can lead to a better, more sustainable future! 💡🌟 Uppsala Sustainability and Start-Up Summit organized within the Baltic Impact Accelerator and supported by Region Uppsala: https://lnkd.in/dCNwTDHm Implemented as part of the Interreg Central Baltic Programme project “Three Aspects Baltic Accelerator” ID CB0100053. The European Union is not responsible for the content of this material. #Sustainability #Collaboration #SustainableGrowth #Interreg #CentralBalticProgramme #Startups #Summit #Uppsala

Propelor BIC (the new name for South East BIC) is a proud member of EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network - the EU|BIC network. See below for the 2024 EU|BIC Impact Report highlighting how #BICs across Europe are supporting and assisting #startups and #Entrepreneurs #DriveSuccess

Have you visited Newlab recently? Located next to the newly renovated Michigan Central Station, Newlab, under the leadership of CEO Cam Lawrence, is driving Detroit’s potential to remain a hub of excellence in mobility. In an interview, Lawrence discusses Newlab’s mission and its impact on the city’s growth. Newlab partners with #SustainableBusiness startups, fostering community growth and innovation in the mobility sector. It provides startups with a physical location and lab equipment to develop their prototypes, while facilitating partnerships with large industry players seeking sustainable solutions. Watch the video below to learn more about Newlab’s vision for the future of Detroit: http://shorturl.at/giOfE #sbndetroit #sustainablebusinessnetwork #sustainablebusinessnetworkdetroit #environmentaljustice #climateaction #sustainabledetroit #newlab #detroit #mobility #sustainablebusiness #climatetech #startups #innovation #partnerships #sustainability #communitygrowth #automotiveindustry #globalimpact #sustainableeconomy #collaboration