In the Helsinki metropolitan area, the growing HEVinnovations program connects RDI-stakeholders from cities, universities, and other key players in sustainable and innovative ventures.
HEVi is a joint innovation programme by the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa, designed to strengthen innovation activities and networks across the Helsinki metropolitan area. The programme is based on an innovation ecosystem agreement with the Finnish government, through which the cities will develop an extensive project portfolio between 2021 and 2027. The projects are implemented between 2023 and 2029. The agreement promotes the strategic allocation of public and private RDI funding and supports the growth of globally competitive innovation ecosystems.
The HEVinnovations program focuses on smart and sustainable urban solutions, new ventures, and general ecosystem development. Also, new learning environments, edtech solutions, well-being and health technology are presented in our portfolio.
Our innovation project portfolio is created through regional RDI collaboration and each year we also gather together to map current challenges and ideas that could be addressed in future projects. Our project developers seek international collaborations for both current ventures and upcoming international funding calls.
To find the right contacts, we provide information on each project consortium via our portfolio page.
You can also always contact the HEVinnovations coordination team for further details on the program!
We are also part of the InnoCities network, through which you can find RDI partners from every part of Finland.
