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THE HELSINKI REGION ICTHELSINKI BUSINESS HUB
INDEX • Helsinki ICT talent pool• Helsinki ICT ecosystem
▷ Cyber security▷ Gaming▷ Networks▷ Industrial internet▷ Smart maritime
• Other ICT highlights in the Helsinki region▷ AR, VR & headsets▷ Audio & acoustics▷ Wearables▷ Smart homes
HELSINKI ICTTALENT POOL
ICT TALENT POOL OVERVIEWICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
• Greater Helsinki has a technical IT TALENT POOL OF 116,000 skilled people
• NUMBER 1 LOCATION in Finland - 35% share of skills base
• Finland has THIRD LOWEST LABOUR COSTS of IT talent in Europe
• Average of 7.5 YEARS IN A TECHNICAL IT ROLE
• Plenty of experience - 64% of the technical IT pool have MORE THAN 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE, 82% of them hold AT LEAST A BACHELOR’S DEGREE
• And plenty of young up & coming talent – 29% ARE AGED 18-34
• 87,000 person workforce with ADVANCED PROGRAMMING SKILLS
“Hiring is never easy but the main reason we chose to set up
operations in Helsinki is the huge talent pool here. We want
to find the best engineers and offer them a great challenge
and purpose while giving them the flexibility and freedom to
individually decide how to find the best solutions”.
- Marc Lamik, Head of Tech Expansion, Zalando
http://www.helsinkibusinesshub.fi/article/e-commerce-giant-hires-passionate-programmers-in-helsinki/
“It is easier to find top class engineers in Finland than many
other countries at the moment. We’re also very happy with
the smooth cooperation with research institutes in Finland.”
- Timo Jokiaho, Vice President of the Finnish R&D Center, Huawei
http://www.helsinkibusinesshub.fi/article/huawei-adds-finnish-know-how-to-its-rd-repertoire/
HELSINKIRANKS IN EUROPE #1
VENTURE CAPITAL
AVAILABILITY
#1PATENT
SPECIALISATION IN SOFTWARE
#1PATENT
SPECIALISATION IN COMMUNICATIONS
#1INTERNET
PENETRATION
#1(LOWEST) NUMBER OF PROCEDURES
REQUIRED TO REGISTER A FIRM
#1
PROPERTY RIGHTS
#1INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY PROTECTION
#1
ICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
Source: fDi Benchmark from the Financial Times Ltd 2015
ICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
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Labour costs Property costs
OPERATING COSTS OF AN R&D CENTEROF 100 EMPLOYEES
Source: fDi Benchmark from the Financial Times Ltd 2015
ICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
18%
18%
22%
42%
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
5-10 years
10 years or more
Experience Working in a Technical IT Role
6%
53%23%
14%4%
Level of Education of Technical IT
Professionals
Doctorate/Licentiate
Masters Degree
Bachelors Degree
Vocational education
High school
Source: Oxford Intelligence 2014
20% ALREADY IN FOREIGN COMPANIESICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
Source: Oxford Intelligence 2014
42 %
20 %
16 %
10 %
8 %4 %
Private sector- Finnish owned
Private sector- Foreign owned
Public sector (NOT education or healthcare)
Education
Self-employed
Other
EXPERTISE ACROSS KEY ICT SECTORSICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
56 000
36 800 35 10031 600
26 400 24 60019 200
13 900 11 700 10 8007 200
0
10 000
20 000
30 000
40 000
50 000
60 000
Systems Web design Code writing Database development
Networks Operations Systems analysis
Computer security
Big Data Embedded software
Computer games
Source: Oxford Intelligence 2014
RICH TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDINGICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
Source: Oxford Intelligence 2014
27%
9%
10%
14%
13%
Engineering
Life Sciences
Cleantech
Financial Services
Food science
% OF TECHNICAL IT PROFESSIONALS WITH OTHER TECHNICAL SKILLS
ICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
EXPERTISE IN ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
Sources:Stackoverflow 2015
Oxford Intelligence 2014
>36K>33K
>26K
>18K >18K>15K
>12K >11K>9K >8K >7K >6K
>2K
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Javascript / HTML
Java / Scala
C / C++ PHP SQL Legacy (Cobol,
PERL etc)
Android Python C# / .NET Windows Mobile
R / SAS / MATLAB
Objective C / SWIFT*
Ruby
FULL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAMSNOW AVAILABLE:
NOKIA(HQ IN ESPOO)
ACQUIRED ALCATEL-LUCENT
IN 2015
MICROSOFT(HQ IN ESPOO)CLOSED DOWN
IT’S SMARTPHONE UNIT IN 2016
NOW AVAILABLEICT TALENT POOL
OF 1350Product Development,
Product Management, Supply Chain Management as well as
the related supportfunctions
FULLYFUNCTIONING
PRODUCTCREATION TEAMS
For developing complex connected products,
especially for companies who want
to set up product development fast – and are willing to move fast
NOW AVAILABLEICT TALENT POOL
OF 1000Mobile Network R&D,
Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, IT,corporate
functions
• Microsoft changed its strategy last July, which had a significant impact on employees in Finland
à Vast amount of skilled ICT professionals now as available resources
• ‘Polku’ Program helps Microsoft employees through this transition period in Finland
• The goal is to find new employment, new cooperation opportunities and establish new business in Finland
POLKU RECRUITMENT PROGRAM
ICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
Polku has• Access to talent
• The ability to build entire teams
• A pool of suitable competence profiles & candidates
HOW CAN POLKU HELP IN FINDING TALENT?
ICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
POLKU PROFESSIONALS’ PROFILES
ICT TALENT IN THE HELSINKI REGION
ICTECOSYSTEM IN
HELSINKI
ICT in HelsinkiA world class ICT location made famous because of its Nokia heritage, with a new generation of tech startups like Supercell. Helsinki has a lot to offer across the ICT field with key strengths in
INDUSTRIAL INTERNETNETWORKSGAMINGCYBER
SECURITYSMART
MARITIME
TALENT POOL OF116 000 SKILLED ENGLISH-SPEAKING TECHNICAL IT PROFESSIONALS
HELSINKI HAS 2ND
HIGHEST CONCENTRATIONOF COMMERCIALLYSUCCESSFUL APP DEVELOPERS IN THEWORLD (SILICON VALLEY 1ST)
87 000 ICT PROFESSIONALSHAVE ADVANCED PROGRAMMINGSKILLS
FINLAND HASMOSTADVANCED5G TEST NETWORKIN THE WORLD
3RD IN EUROPEAN COMMISSION’SDIGITAL ECONOMY AND SOCIETY INDEXIN 2015
MOST CITEDRESEARCH DOCUMENTS IN COMPUTER NETWORKS & COMMUNICATIONS,2ND MOST CITED IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
3RD IN COMBINED RANKING LIST OF GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS, EASE OF DOING BUSINESS, GLOBAL INNOVATION, CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPERITY (THE ECONOMIST 2013)
CYBER SECURITY
Cyber security in Finland• Early adoption of internet in Finland à hotbed of encryption companies since the 1990’s
• Protects both consumers and companies
• Cyber security companies in Finland operate e.g. in:
INFORMATION THEFT
ILLEGAL TAMPERING
SERVICE ATTACKS
COMPUTER VIRUSES
AUTHENTICATION FOR E-TRADE
Finnish cyber security success stories• F-Secure & Mikko Hyppönen (61st most influential person in the world, Foreign Policy magazine)
• Stonesoft’s next generation anti-evasion technologies
• World’s most used encryption protocol SSH
• World leader in mobile signature standardization
• Established clusters in
• Secure e-banking and e-payment solutions and infrastructure• Vulnerability analyses and compliance testing• Security for standard web usage (authentication, access passwords management, online
reputation monitoring of web shops)
ICT security companies in Helsinki regionCompany Description Revenue (meur)
F-Secure Foreign Policy magazine recently elected Chief Scientist Mikko Hyppönen as the 61st most influential person in the world.
152
Forcepoint Finnish next generation firewall software developer Stonesoft sold to Raytheon in January 2016. n.a.
Santa Monica Networks Secure networks specialist. 29
Nordic Lan & Wan Communication Provides services relating to data networks, data security, real estate security and communication. 18
Cisco Systems Finland Cisco security innovations provide highly secure firewall, web, and email services while helping to enable mobility and teleworking.
21
SSH Market leader in developing advanced security solutions in encrypted networks. 19
Nixu Developing, implementing and assessing clients' information security related processes and systems as an independent advisor.
15
Trusteq Trusteq is a Finnish company specializing in identity and access management (IAM). 6
Efecte The Nordic software company Efecte provides ITSM solutions for Enterprise Service Management, Self-Service, and Identity and Access Governance.
5
nSense nSense is an independent company and a recognized leader in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, security consulting and training.
4
Research institutionsResearch institution Description
Aalto University School of Science –Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Research areas include identity management, privacy, trust, end-point and platform security, reputation, community, chain-of-trust based security, and usability of the security mechanisms from the non-technical end-user perspective.
Helsinki Area Secure Systems Collective Research areas include identity management, privacy, trust, end-point and platform security, reputation, community, chain-of-trust based security, and usability of the security mechanisms from the non-technical end-user perspective.
University of Helsinki – Department of Computer Science
Secure systems research group:Our current research topics include mobile platform security, contextual security, and security/privacy issues in specific application areas like social networks.
VTT – Information and Network Security We are developing industrial-strength techniques and methodologies for security assurance of software intensive systems and products. Our activities in this field include security analysis, software security assurance, security monitoring and enforcement, and security metrics.
Industry organizationsIndustry organization Description
FISC – Finnish Information Security Clusterhttp://fisc.fi/
Finnish Information Security Cluster is an organization established in 2012 by major Finnish information security companies to promote their business and operations in national and international context. FISC has more than 30 member organizations, mostly SMEs concentrating purely on information security technologies, but also large multinationals with IT security related operations in the country are welcomed.
FISA – Finnish Information Security Associationhttp://www.tietoturva.fi
FISA (Tietoturva ry) is the largest information security association in Finland with over 900 members, and active since 1997. objective is to advance information security professionalism, awareness, and best practices.
GAMING
Gaming industry in Finland• Began developing over 20 years ago
• Revenues of €1.8 billion in 2014 in game development & gaming services alone
• Venture capital funding in the Finnish game industry reached $31 million (€28 million) in 2014
• 200 game development companies, Helsinki region largest cluster
• Mobile dominates the game development industry, but also PC development
• “Second round startup boom” à 14% of new gaming companies founded by industry veteran
• Game education provided in all levels in over 20 Finnish educational institutions
• 21 000 persons with gaming related technical skills, 30 % of them located in the capital region
• Helsinki was recently ranked 3rd globally - after NYC and London - for its policy and ecosystems to support tech entrepreneurship and innovation
Gaming industry in Finland
Development of turnover: Development of personnel:
GAMING SUCCESS STORIES
Competencies enabling the gaming success
COMPUTER GRAPHICS• Computer graphics expertise in Finland is of
very high quality and focused on the gaming sector as well as advertising and media
• Examples of companies with graphics know-how: Remedy, Umbra, Futuremark, Rovio, Supercell, Pixelface, Nvidia, Symbio…
• Aalto University is a key research institution in the field, offering basic and advanced level courses in computer graphics
VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY• Besides gaming, Finnish VR companies also
develop solutions for enterprise use, such as 3D CAD, 3D communications and VR supporting technologies
• Vincit has developed Google Glass software for a traffic warden application
• The Virtual Reality Finland Association: http://www.vrfinland.fi/
Education & research highlights
GAMING & COMPUTER GRAPHICS• Aalto University School of Science
• The department of Computer Science provides top tier education and research in games, graphics, audio and human-computer interaction
• The game design and production program in collaboration with the Aalto School of Arts Medialab
• Advanced level teaching in computer graphics, see introductory video
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences• Courses in game design, programming and
graphics• University of Tampere
• Game Research Lab
VIRTUAL REALITY
• Center for Immersive Visual Technologies CIVIT
• Joint research initiative by the Department of Signal Processing and the Department of Pervasive Computing at Tampere University of Technology
• VTT Augmented reality research• Current research focuses on applying mixed
reality to architecture, building construction, interior design and industrial applications.
NETWORKS
Milestones in Finnish communication network development
1987: Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev makes a call from Helsinki to Moscow using Nokia’s Mobira Cityman NMT phone
1991: World’s first GSM call transmitted and first commercial service
launched
1993: First GSM data call
2007: First 3G/UMTS900 network for commercial use
2011: First 4G network for commercial use
Today: 5G test networks are being built in Helsinki Region and Oulu
World’s 3 largest telecom equipment vendors have R&D in Helsinki Region
• Home base of mobile networking giant Nokia and its largest R&D site
• R&D site of Ericsson
• R&D site of Huawei
• Key location also for Alcatel-Lucent after the planned acquisition by Nokia
Communication networks high on the research agenda in Finland
• Tekes has set up a special development program for solving the challenges related to next generation wireless data communications
• Total program budget for 5 years (2014-2019) is 100 MEUR
• Programs participants include leading international manufacturers such as Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei, Coriant, and Intel
• Aalto University’s Department of Communication and Networking (Comnet) is the largest unit of research and higher education in its subject area Finland and an internationally recognized force in shaping the Internet technologies
• Comnet total faculty and staff is over 130 persons including 11 professors, and they publish 150-200 academic papers per year
• Key research area is development of advanced radio communication and internet technologies for 5th
generation mobile communication systems
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has specialized in wireless network and core device technologies in antenna, radio systems and associated computing platforms
• VTT is also doing R&D in network optimization and management to meet the evolving needs of future networks
• They have made strong contributions to the R&D of 2G, 3G and 4G communication systems, and now they are going for 5G
Helsinki Region a test site for 5G networks• 5G Test Network Finland, managed by VTT, coordinates different 5G testbed projects and
facilitates the cooperative creation of an open innovation platform for 5G technology
• The aim is to establish the best 5G test network environment and ecosystem in the world for fostering research and business development
• Helsinki Region is one of the 5GTNF test network sites, coordinated by Aalto University
• Particular focus on networking and cloud technologies
• The 5GTNF project is established by a set of core partners, but it will remain open to newcomers with new ideas, solutions and business concepts
INDUSTRIAL INTERNET
Helsinki - industrial internet hotspotLeading industrial companies at forefront of Industrial Internet deployment
Established ICT companies and startups providing solutions for whole technology stack
Broad ecosystem support
Services
Analysis, visualization
Data collection, management
Sensors
Metal
Forest
Maritime
Energy
Builtenvironment
Bits meet
atoms
Finnish Industrial Internet Forum
Industrial Internet Program
IoTAccelerator
Strong R&D infrastructure
AIICAalto Industrial Internet Campus
Electria R&D unit, ICT testing center, EMC lab testing services
Focus areas: sensor technologies, wireless connectivity, data analysis and management, security
Examples of companies developing industrial internet in Helsinki
Industrial cranes that are aware of their condition and networked to create real-time visibility for enhanced safety and productivity
Ship power and power plant condition monitoring and optimization solutions
Real-time monitoring of elevators and innovative people flow solutions
Connected and intelligent electricity and heating solutions
Intelligent valves for process industries with capability to analyze valve performance in real time
Provider of Bluetooth and WiFi wireless connectivity modules with incorporated features to support IoTdevices
Global cloud-based IoT operations platform for collecting and distributing massive amounts of data in real-time
Technology partner helping companies design industrial internet use cases and select and integrate right technologies
Solutions for real-time management, analysis and visualization of Big Data from sensors and other sources
Telecom operator offering IoT service platform covering technologies, maintenance and professional services
Industrial companies ICT companies
R&D infrastructure for industrial internet
• Joint strategic initiative of Schools of Science, Engineering and Electrical Engineering
• World-class platform for research, education and innovation in digital design and production based on close encounters of manufacturing and ICT industries
• Landing and growing space for industry, SMEs and start-ups
• Research focus: data governance, smart maintenance, smart factory, smart design
Aalto Industrial Internet Campus AIIC
• VTT has set up a special spearhead program for industrial internet: “Productivity Leap with Internet of Things”
• The program will invest 90 MEUR over four years to develop industrial internet capabilities and competitiveness through several different reseach, development and innovation projects
• Two special focus areas in the program are Global Asset Management for machine and vehicle industries and Smart Lighting
• Elektria research and development unit specializes in applied digital technologies. Core competencies are wireless sensor technology, embedded systems and user oriented design
• ICT Testing Center offers certification testing services
• EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing laboratory can be used to perform a wide range of EMC pre-compliance tests
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
Helsinki MetropoliaUniversity of Applied Sciences
SMART MARITIME
Smart maritimeRISING FUEL PRICES AND TIGHTENING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DRIVE CHANGE
• Leveraging information technology in maritime industry
• Fleet management• Ship hardware management• Passenger digital experience
• Benefits include:
• Savings in fuel• Savings in costs• Streamlining vessel
maintenance and repairs
TRADITIONAL MARINE
INDUSTRY
MACHINEMANUFACTURERS
SHIPYARDS
SHIPPING COMPANIES
ICT COMPANIES OFFERING SMART
SOLUTIONS
ICE & WEATHERMONITORING
SENSORING
USABILITY
NAVIGATION
SMARTMARITIME
Helsinki region combines the VOLUMES, KNOW-HOW and RESOURCES to succeed
in global smart maritime market.
Smart maritime in Helsinki
World leader in shipbuilding
and globally well-connected
shipyard industry –
considerable part of world’s
cruise ships and ice breakers
have been built in Finland
World-renowned ICT
field with a vast talent
pool of English speaking
tech professionals
The metropolitan area is
a junction for national
and international
logistics in Finland
Leveraging Big Data and
building maritime cloud
solutions are done together
with the authorities
STRONG & CONNECTED
MARITIME INDUSTRY
HIGHLY SKILLED &
SUCCESSFUL ICT HUB
JUNCTION FOR
LOGISTICS
SUPPORT FROM THE
PUBLIC SECTOR
The MERIT Smart Maritime Technology project• Led by the City of Helsinki and funded by the Finnish Ministry of Economy and Employment
• Aims to bring together the maritime industry, innovative ICT services, industrial internet and the sector’s growth enterprises
à combines their know-how and working culture by offering a platform for networking & cooperation
• Businesses joining the project include e.g. Aker Arctic, Arctech Helsinki Shipyard, Containerships, Helsinki Harbour, Eniram, ESL-Shipping, Finnpilot Pilotage, Ixonos, NAPA
OTHER ICTHIGHLIGHTS IN THE HELSINKI
REGION
AR, VR & HEADSETS
COMPANIESAR, VR & HEADSETS
3D RenderHelsinki
www.3drender.fi/
Our construction and industry related VR, AR, 3D, mobile and web solutions have over the years provided inspiration on projects worth tens of billions in total volume of new construction and industrial products.
FuturemarkEspoo
www.futuremark.com
Futuremark create benchmarking software that helps measure the hardware performance of PC, tablet and smartphone. VRMark uses a combination of software and hardware to measure VR system performance, latency, and accuracy, the key components in creating convincing VR experiences.
Cohu entertainmentEspoo
http://www.cohuent.com
Game and augmented/virtual reality studio.
COMPANIESAR, VR & HEADSETS
ImmersalHelsinki
www.immersal.com
Immersal produces high-end augmented reality (AR) info graphics solutions for spaces where people meet.
Lucky You StudioHelsinki
http://luckyyoustudio.com/Kumoon/presskit/
Lucky You Studio is a super-indie that works from a tattoo studio. Their first game is Kumoon: Ballistic Physics Puzzle, which you can find from Steam.
MicrosoftEspoo
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us
Parts of Microsoft HoloLens are being developed in Finland.
COMPANIESAR, VR & HEADSETS
Nokia Espoo
http://ozo.nokia.com/
360 camera for creating VR.
PixelfaceHelsinki
www.vizor.io
Create and share VR content on the web using Vizor platform.
Mindfield GamesHelsinki
www.mindfieldgames.com
Mindfield Games consists of game industry professionals with a background in PC/console/mobile game development. With experience from companies such as Remedy, Rovio, Housemarque and Redlynx/Ubisoft, we joined forces in 2013 to create immersive worlds that only VR allows for. Our first title, the 1st person exploration adventure game Pollen will be released for PC in Q1/2016 and is optimized for VR.
COMPANIESAR, VR & HEADSETS
Robust NorthHelsinki
www.robustnorth.fi
Mobile marketing tools using location information and augmented reality.
sayduckHelsinki
www.sayduck.com
3D & AR based tool to visualize furniture in the right environment for e.g. web-stores.
StereoscapeHelsinki
http://www.stereoscape.com/
Stereoscape uses the power of interactive 3D visualisation and virtual reality to help Finnish multinationals and other companies drive both sales and productivity through cutting-edge, cost-efficient product storytelling.
COMPANIESAR, VR & HEADSETS
Umbra Software Helsinki
www.umbra3d.com
Umbra is on a mission to make it possible to display any 3D content in real time on any piece of hardware. Umbra’s solutions are the backbone of a wide range of 3D applications and are used by millions of people every day. The technology is licenced to e.g. game developing companies.
VincitHelsinki / Tampere
www.vincit.fi
A large software developer that is developing software for Google Glass, among other things.
Vivid WorksHelsinki
www.vividworks.com
VividPlatform is an online 3D design-to-purchase SaaS platform that enables customers of manufacturers and retailers to configure any interior content, visualize tangible design goals in real time and make a purchase with or without a salesperson.
RESEARCH / AALTO UNIVERSITYAR, VR & HEADSETS
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, ESPOO
http://cs.aalto.fi/en/
The department focuses on e.g. virtual acoustics (including audio augmented reality), games, graphics and audio, and human-computer interaction.
RESEARCH / VTT (TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND)
AR, VR & HEADSETS
VTT AUGMENTED REALITY, ESPOO
http://virtual.vtt.fi/virtual/proj2/multimedia/
Augmented Reality (AR) is the technique of superimposing virtual objects in the user's view of the real world, providing a novel visualisation technology for a wide range of application. Mixed Reality (MR) is a more general term for visualizations and/or environments where physical and virtual elements can co-exist and interact. We started working in the AR field in 2000 with the development of virtual advertisements for live TV broadcast. In the following years we expanded our expertise to game and entertainment applications.
ACOUSTICS
RESEARCH / AALTO UNIVERSITYACOUSTICS
DEPARTMENT OF SIGNAL PROCESSING AND ACOUSTICS
http://spa.aalto.fi/en/
• The Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics is a part of School of Electrical Engineering. The department consists of eight research groups led by its professors.
• The department focuses on research and education in the fields of digital signal processing and digital circuit technology, acoustics, audio and speech processing, measurement and optical technology.
• The Audio Signal Processing Research Group is working on wideband sound technology, which is extensively applicable for example in mobile phones, music technology, and noise control.
• Research topics and projects are related to headphone signal processing, sound synthesis and effects processing algorithms, digital filters, musical instruments, acoustic measurements, subjective evaluation, and interactive audio systems.
• Current research topics: headphone audio and augmented reality, perception of musical instrument sounds, analysis and synthesis of the piano sound, virtual analog synthesis and audio effects
RESEARCH / AALTO UNIVERSITYACOUSTICS
DEPARTMENT OF SIGNAL PROCESSING AND ACOUSTICS• Personnel:
• Total is about 100 with 8 tenured professors and 2 fixed term professors at assistant and associate levels
• Also docent level researchers having their own funding packages from the Academy of Finland and European Union work within the department.
• Address:Aalto University / School of Electrical EngineeringDepartment of Signal Processing and AcousticsOtakaari 5 A, FI-02150 Espoo, Finland
Head of department:Jorma Skyttä+358405012563 / [email protected]
WEARABLES
COMPANIESWEARABLES
bedditEspoo / San Franscisco
Founded: 2006
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 12
Revenue: 4 M€
http://www.beddit.com
Beddit produces the most convenient, clinically validated sleep tracker in the market. Whether you're trying to tackle sleep problems or monitor your recovery as an athlete, Beddit gives you unprecedented insight into your nighttime.
Everywear gamesHelsinki
Founded: 2015
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 7
Revenue: 0,1 M€
http://everyweargames.com/
World's first wearable games studio. Everywear creates games which have been designed for smartwatches. Original, ambitious productions that can be downloaded from App Store.
Ôura RingHelsinki / Oulu
Founded: 2013
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 6
Revenue: 0 M€
http://ouraring.com
ŌURA is a revolutionary ring-sized wellness computer that helps you sleep and perform better. ŌURA ring measures and analyses your body and learns about you and your lifestyle. It communicates its observations and suggestions through a mobile app.
COMPANIESWEARABLES
SuuntoVantaa
Founded: 1936
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 324
Revenue: 74 M€
http://www.suunto.com/
Suunto is a global leader in design and innovation for sports watches, dive computers and sports instruments used by adventurers all over the globe. From the highest mountains to the deepest oceans, Suunto physically and mentally equips outdoor adventurers to conquer new territory.
PulseOnEspoo
Founded: 2012
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 5
Revenue: 0,6 M€
http://euro.pulseon.com/
At the core of PulseOn is our patented sensor innovation for the most accurate and reliable optical heart rate monitoring. Rooted in our world class technological expertise, combined with a flair for superior usability and beautiful design, we are committed to building great producs around our core technology – for the most meaningful insights into fitness, wellbeing and health.
KorulabEspoo
Founded: 2013
Operates in: B2B
Employees: n/a
Revenue: 0,3 M€
http://korulab.com/
The Koru platform is the first declarative UI development platform designed for next generation highly customized experiences for wearable devices. It will deliver stunning UI experiences and industry leading battery life.
COMPANIESWEARABLES
Aito FinlandEspoo
Founded: n/a
Operates in: B2B
Employees: n/a
Revenue: n/a
https://aito-touch.com
Aito develops sensing technology for wearable applications. The benefits of AitoChip’s robust, waterproof touch buttons, which use piezo elements for both the switch sensor and as a feedback device, open up completely new possibilities for wearable designs.
BiisafeEspoo
Founded: 2012
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 7
Revenue: 0,2 M€
http://biisafe.com/
Biisafe has developed a premium smartphone accessory for safety and connectivity. Share your location or send alert with single press via Bluetooth 4.0. Never again leave your keys or phone behind. Works with iPhone, iPad and Android.
OmegawaveEspoo
Founded: 2012
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 17
Revenue: 0,4 M€
http://www.omegawave.com/
Omegawave has developed athlete performance measurement sensors and software, which track the daily physiological changes that can elude even the most well-trained eye. Omegawave is relied on by elite teams across a global range of sports, including FC Ajax, the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Philadelphia Eagles.
SMART HOME
COMPANIESSMART HOME
Asema EletronicsEspoo
Founded: 2008
Operates in: B2C & B2B
Employees: n/a
Revenue: 0,1 M€
https://www.asema.com/en/
The Asema E energy saver will make sure you are no longer wasting electricity. Turn off all your lights and appliances with one push of a button. Automate your home so that it only uses electricity when necessary. Track your electricity usage real-time on Asema.com. Remote control your house from your phone or tablet.
CozifyEspoo, Pyhäjärvi
Founded: 2013
Operates in: B2C & B2B
Employees: 5
Revenue: 0 M€
http://en.cozify.fi
Cozify is a wireless smart home hub that is easy to set-up, use and expand – and it looks great! The Cozify Hub connects smart devices from different manufacturers into one seamlessly working entity. Everything is controlled from the intuitive Cozify application.
RollockEspoo
Founded: 1997
Operates in: B2C
Employees: n/a
Revenue: n/a
http://www.rollock.fi/en/
Rollock smart locks make keys a thing of the past, as they are activated using a smart phone or tag. With bluetoothtechnology you do not even have to take your smart phone out of your pocket to activate the locks. Getting in the door has never been easier.
COMPANIESSMART HOME
There CorporationHelsinki, Vaasa
Founded: 2009
Operates in: B2C
Employees: 15
Revenue: 1 M€
http://www.therecorporation.com/
Our home energy management platform brings internet-of-things to existing heating and cooling systems. We create a new market for utilities and make the consumer an active part of the market by enabling residential demand response.
OptiWattiEspoo
Founded: 2013
Operates in: B2C & B2B
Employees: n/a
Revenue: n/a
https://www.optiwatti.fi/english/
Now it is possible to get optimal temperature to each room for different times during the day. OptiWatti is an easy way to save money spent on heating and it improves the comfort of living.
MariCareVantaa
Founded: 2012
Operates in: B2B
Employees: n/a
Revenue: 0,7 M€
http://maricare.com/
Elsi Smart Floor is installed in more than 2000 nursing home apartments, and the number is growing steadily. The technology has proven itself to be the first and only system on the market that can reduce falls, support cost savings for its customers, and contribute solutions for security and wellbeing.
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MeidoHelsinki
Founded: 2013
Operates in: B2C & B2B
Employees: 2
Revenue: 0,1 M€
http://www.meido.fi/home/#/en
Meido is a service for anyone who has a home. With Meido, you can message your neighbours, share, buy/sell/recycle, get involved in getting work done on the building, order a pizza special from the local pizzeria, manage energy consumption, and control devices in your home.
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