Helsinki Circular Economy Cluster Program

The Helsinki Circular Economy Cluster Program promotes circular economy in construction by conducting pilot projects, developing tools, and providing training.

Helsinki as a Pioneer in Circular Economy for Construction

The Helsinki Circular Economy Cluster Program promotes circular economy innovation and business by bringing together stakeholders from the construction sector. Circular economy doesn’t happen alone – it requires courage to try new things, share expertise, and collaborate across the entire industry. That’s why experimentation, research-based knowledge, and sharing lessons learned are essential.

The cluster supports practical pilot projects and collaboration between construction actors, helping to discover new business opportunities within the circular economy. Together, we develop circular design, extend building lifecycles, enable intact deconstruction, and promote the reuse of materials and building components.

The cluster focuses especially on advancing circular economy in construction because the City of Helsinki plays a strong role as a client, developer, and builder. We invite companies of all sizes, research institutes, universities, and other organizations who want to drive circular economy forward through concrete actions. Your organization can be part of making a difference!

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Feel free to get in touch and become part of the circular economy pioneer network. Several construction companies have already committed to promoting circular economy through concrete actions. Together, we are building a more sustainable future — while also discovering new opportunities to grow and succeed.

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Join the Cluster as a Member!

Join the cluster by filling out the membership form or subscribe to our newsletter. You can also always contact the Circular Economy Cluster team.

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What’s Happening Now in Circular Economy for Construction?

The circular economy in construction is continuously evolving, offering plenty of new knowledge and practical examples. Explore current topics and deepen your expertise with our industry knowledge library. Stay updated on upcoming events and networking opportunities through our event calendar.

Library

The Circular Economy Cluster gathers studies, reports, and other materials produced in its projects into an open-access library for everyone.

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News

Helsinki at the Smart City Expo: our hopes for the international innovation event

The City of Helsinki will once again participate together with Stockholm and Oslo in the international innovation event held in Barcelona. Eight innovative Finnish companies accompany us on the journey.

Old Arabia ceramics factory against blue sky

Helsinki’s first circular economy hub launched in Arabia

Arabia Circular Hub Helsinki brings companies together. The goal of the two-year project is to promote sustainable business and foster new circular economy innovations.

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New circular economy construction services to facilitate the procurement of reusable construction products – Sweco, Spolia Design and Lotus Demolition win the innovation challenge

At the demo day of the innovation challenge jointly organised by the Helsinki Circular Economy Cluster Program and the KIRA Growth Programme, eight different circular economy services were showcased to promote the reuse of construction materials and components in construction projects.

A summer view from Helsinki's Mustikkamaa island towards Kalasatama with residential buildings behind a birch branch in the foreground.

Circular economy solutions for construction as a service – propose your solution in the innovation challenge

With this innovation challenge, Helsinki’s circular economy cluster program and the KIRA growth programme are looking for construction services in accordance with the principles of circular economy, which companies in the construction sector could acquire to facilitate the reuse of construction products. The application period ends on 26 April.

The innovation challenge of the circular economy cluster introduced five new solutions to be tested

In September, Helsinki’s circular economy cluster program and Motiva Services launched an innovation challenge, seeking new solutions to speed up circular economy within construction. A total of 13 companies presented their pilot project proposals during the demo day on 4 December.

A journey into the world of innovative solutions – Helsinki at the international Smart City Expo

Business Helsinki traveled with six enthusiastic Finnish companies to the world’s largest and most influential innovation event. Together with two other Nordic capitals, we showcased our activities to those interested in sustainable urban solutions. What lessons did we bring back as souvenirs?

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  • Lari Sirén

  • Project Manager
    Circular Economy Cluster Program
    City of Helsinki
    Business Helsinki, Innovation services
  • Noora Haavisto

  • Senior Advisor
    Circular Economy Cluster Program
    City of Helsinki
    Business Helsinki, Innovation services
  • Elise Sorvari

  • Senior Advisor
    Circular Economy Cluster Program
    City of Helsinki
    Business Helsinki, Innovation services