Testbed Helsinki

The City of Helsinki is a testbed for new innovations. Companies and RDI actors, do you want to develop and experiment your products or services in an authentic city environment? The key content areas of our testing platform activities are EdTech, Smart Mobility, Built Environment, Circular Economy and Health & Wellbeing.

Test and develop your solution in Helsinki!

Testbed Helsinki supports your development and growth. We offer companies and RDI actors a variety of opportunities to test and develop new products and services in a real urban environment. Read about our current experiments and companies’ experiences, explore our open calls or propose for your own solution for experimenting, and check out our calendar for upcoming interesting events.

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News

Hemp, Straw and Clay Open New Pathways in the Circular Economy of Construction

On 25 March 2026, the Helsinki Circular Economy Cluster, in cooperation with the Regional Council of Uusimaa, hosted a morning coffee event on the use of bio-based materials in construction. The event featured inspiring presentations and concrete examples of how bio-based materials are being applied in practice.

Helsinki and circular companies featured at the LOOP Forum in April

Business Helsinki will participate in the leading Nordic circular economy business event in Copenhagen on 28–29 April. Nine pioneering circular economy companies will be showcased at the City’s stand.

Open Call: EdTech Pilots in Universities of Applied Sciences in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area

Helsinki-area universities of applied sciences are offering EdTech companies a chance to test and refine their solutions in authentic learning environments through short, free pilot projects.

Mobility open call Otaniemi on the Road to Sustainability, apply by 31 March 2026

The SOLMU project has an open call in Espoo. Companies are invited to test and develop their services during the Otaniemi on the Road to Sustainability theme month in May.

Picture: Anni Levonen.

Marketplace for reusable building products opens in Helsinki

A marketplace selling reusable building products has opened in Helsinki, advancing the circular economy in the construction sector.

DfD ecosystem project final seminar: experimenting with intact deconstruction is important

The significance of DfD design (Designed for Disassembly) in future construction should be further emphasized. The DfD concept is based on designing concrete elements to be reusable. DfD promotes both low carbon construction and resource efficiency — and requires a significant shift in mindset within the construction industry. This article has been translated by using AI.

A city as a test platform?

Companies and RDI actors can recommend their own solution to the City of Helsinki for testing. We review proposals on a regular basis and aim to respond to them as soon as possible. The proposals are treated with confidentiality.

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Business Helsinki coordinates and implements the city’s development and test platform activities. We closely co-operate with City Divisions and companies and businesses belonging to Helsinki City Group. 

Business Helsinki offers e.g. personalized guidance and access to trainings, workshops, support for launching your business, and access to startup networks.

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