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Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council – A Futuremaker

Innovation Ecosystem of Helsinki-Uusimaa

The active RDI network in Helsinki-Uusimaa includes a large number of actors. In addition to municipalities and innovative companies, universities, research institutes, development companies and startup hubs are key players in the regional innovation network. We have compiled these actors on a regional Innovation Ecosystem Map.

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Celebrate Uusimaa Day with us on 21 May

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Portrait of Marianne Korpi. Cases

7.4.2026

A digital tool making a big difference in youth mental health

New kinds of tools are needed to help professionals support young people struggling with mental health challenges. In the wellbeing services county of Eastern Uusimaa, a digital intervention navigator called Nuorten Navi has proven to streamline assessments and guide young people toward the right care at the right time.

Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in Figures

26

municipalities

1.8

million inhabitants

56%

of those speaking another language in Finland live in Helsinki-Uusimaa

39%

of the Finnish GDP

51%

of R&D expenses in Finland

62%

of the land are is forest