Helsinki Innovation Districts

Forum Virium Helsinki (FVH) is the city of Helsinki’s innovation company, it co-creates urban futures with companies, universities, public sector, and residents. FVH has a portfolio of 30+ innovation projects with international and national funding and employs 50+ experts. The innovation projects are planned and run in tight collaboration with the city of Helsinki’s divisions. The topics range from data and novel technologies, mobility, adaptation to climate change and biodiversity, wellbeing and urban development. FVH’s work is based on real-life experimentation with agile piloting programmes, using data and novel technologies for co-creation of smart and green solutions in collaboration with SME’s and innovation ecosystems, and active engagement of the residents. In the Helsinki Innovation Districts’ Urban Labs, the best living lab practices are utilised both in new development areas and districts undergoing suburban regeneration.

Areas of work:

• Building & Construction
• Circular Economy
• Culture and Creativity (Creative Sectors)
• Emerging Technologies (e.g. AI, AR/VR)
• Energy
• Environment/Climate Change
• Food
• Health and Well-being
• Mobility
• New European Bauhaus
• Smart Cities and Regions
• SME and Start-ups
• Social Innovation and Inclusion
• Tourism
• Urban
• Zero Pollution and Decarbonization