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Unikie is a global software engineering and innovation company that specializes in physical AI. We infuse real-time intelligence and autonomous capabilities into next-generation vehicles, devices, networks, defence systems, and industrial solutions.

We leverage our world-class expertise in secure embedded systems that give our clients a competitive edge and enable them to become digital leaders within their industries.

As a trusted partner, we master complex R&D environments and deliver concrete results. With close to 500 talented software experts, Unikie operates globally in 8 countries.

GIM Robotics’ full stack automation software for mobile machinery is working in all weather conditions. It enables shared and full autonomy operations and makes the machines safer and more intelligent, precise, and efficient. Our competence covers e.g., sensor fusion, real time 3D localization and mapping, traversability analysis, computer vision systems and dynamic object tracking. GIM’s universal 3D mapping and localization solutions are not fixed to any environment or sensor technology and have been used for example in mining, construction, agriculture, forestry and marine applications.

Proprietary solutions are based on natural infrastructure and no additional infrastructure (e.g., lanes, reflectors, or beacons) is needed. We maintain a set of tools that can be utilized to tailor customer specific needs. GIM provides a variety of robotic platforms for prototyping and proof-of-concept development. Robots accelerate the research and development by enabling completely autonomous data gathering. Autonomous machine operation can be tested in GIM’s precision measured test area in Espoo. In short, we make any mobile machine more intelligent.

Murata Electronics contributes to the advancement of society with innovative sensor technology that makes driving safer and improves quality of life. We are a global market leading manufacturer of accelerometers, inclinometers and gyro sensors which provide crucial reliability and accuracy in various applications such automotive industry, health technologies and in industrial uses. We are part of Murata which employs 75 000 people globally with over 1000 people working in our technology center in Vantaa.

Immersal is building world-leading spatial mapping and visual positioning tools – the foundation of the metaverse. Founded in 2015, Immersal’s team is based in Helsinki, Finland, and working with partners, developers, and creators across the globe to reimagine how we explore, interact and create. Immersal also has sales offices in Hong Kong and in Silicon Valley, California, and is expanding its presence and partner networks globally. The company was acquired by Hexagon in 2021 and continues to pursue the vision of a metaverse built and experienced by everyone on any device.

Kempower designs and manufactures DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles and machines. We’re a team of electric vehicle enthusiasts with a deep understanding of the charging market and a hands-on mentality. Our product development and production are rooted in Finland, with a majority of our materials and components sourced locally.  We focus on all areas of transportation, from personal cars and commercial vehicles to mining equipment, boats, and motorsports.  With Kemppi Group’s 70 years’ experience in perfecting DC power supplies, we set the bar high in engineering and user-experience design. Kempower is listed in the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland. www.kempower.com

Nordic Inertial is a Finnish inertial solutions and technology company, which brings inertial technology from space and aviation applications to everyone’s use increasing safety, driving comfort and cost effectiveness.

Nordic Inertial is a pioneer in dynamic motion sensing solutions. The company develops algorithms and systems for demanding motion sensing in automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, IOT and various emerging applications.

The company has patented ground vehicle navigation technology that will drastically improve accuracy-cost ratio of navigation compared to traditional systems. In addition, Nordic Inertial’s novel algorithms enable completely new inertial sensor applications, such as accurate dynamic angle estimation in high-vibration environment.

Plugit Finland Oy is a high-tech enterprise, an innovative trailblazer in electric transportation. We specialise in overall deliveries of smart charging systems for electric vehicles and alternative energy solutions, and related services. In addition to the supply of devices, our solutions include consulting-, survey-, system design-, installation- and construction services. We supply the customer with solutions on the turnkey principle and take care of the delivery performance throughout its entire life cycle. Also included in Plugit’s product range are smart applications for the management of charging systems, and alternative energy solutions. Our operations extend all over Finland, and we have offices in Pirkkala, Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä, Pori and Espoo.

Rightware is the pioneering provider of automotive graphics software tools and services. We are uniquely positioned with a heritage in gaming, graphics, and UI development, and with a dedicated focus on the automotive industry. We help automakers become highly efficient and creative with no limits. With Kanzi One, the traditional HMI is transformed into a real Signature UI.

Rightware is headquartered in Finland and has a presence in China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and USA. As a ThunderSoft company, our combined skills and assets allow us to deliver fully integrated HMI solutions, engineering support, and design services. Kanzi One is the market-leading automotive UI tool, trusted by over 50 automotive brands across the globe.

VTT is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. We are owned by the Finnish state. We advance the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society. Through scientific and technological means, we turn large global challenges into sustainable growth for businesses and society.

VTT has been developing connected and automated vehicle sensing, data fusion, positioning and artificial intelligent technologies to machinery and automotive domains for 25 years. Furthermore, we are impartial partner for testing&validating automated driving functions both simulated and real environment with using our test vehicle fleet.

Lapland University of Applied Sciences is the northernmost UAS in Finland and in the EU focusing on higher education and research, development and innovations. Success in Arctic conditions and utilising the conditions are at the core. We have the Northern Factor. We have around 6 000 student and 400 employees studying and working in three campus areas in Rovaniemi, Kemi and Tornio. Our annual turnover is around 50 M€ and volume of R&D activities around 20 M€.

Our focus and expertise in R&D activities are 1) Intelligent power grid and automation solutions 2) Modern manufacturing and production methods 3) Fossil-free and high-strength materials 4) The circular economy and raw materials 5) Wood and steel construction 6) Energy efficiency and low carbon 7) Testing in challenging conditions and simulation 8) Renewable energy systems 9) Sustainable forestry and logging 10) Food and energy security.

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. Konecranes consistently sets the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because the company knows that a safer, more productive and sustainable way can always be found.

Konecranes is a technology leader in material handling developing smart, connected products and autonomous solutions, harnessing the advantages of its purpose-built componentry, technical knowledge and digitalization. With around 16,300 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2022, Group sales totalled EUR 3.4 billion.

VAMOS Ecosystem intertwines closely with Konecranes research program Zero4 and it supports the company’s autonomous mobility and smart spaces research.

Remoted is a robot vehicle operator. We operate electric and self-driving shuttles and buses to deliver sustainable urban mobility service and superior consumer experience to markets. Our service combined with the public transport system improves its accessibility and service level.

We believe that streets are urban spaces, and they belong to people. We also believe that the mobility must be changed from private car ownership to active and shared mobility which is offered as a service.

The Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) is one of the four operations units of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS). FGI is international research institute, that conducts innovative research and offers expertise within the field of spatial data. FGI provides scientifical basis for Finnish maps, spatial data, and positioning, it develops and carries out research on methods for measuring, production of and using spatial data, and works in co-operation with businesses, universities, research institutes and public agencies to transfer knowledge into society in all levels. The four strategic expertise areas of FGI are: 1) Dynamic Earth; 2) Smart Environments and Interaction; 3) Spatial Data Solutions Supporting Digitalization; and 4) Robotics and Smart Mobility.

LINK Design and Development Oy has been a driver and catalyst of change in the Finnish business world for more than ten years. From the very beginning, our mission has been to create new business and success for our customers through integrated development – by combining design, technology, and usability into unique solutions.

We develop new business, smooth services and best-selling products for real-life needs. We help our customers to develop new innovations through human-centred and multidisciplinary design and driving great ideas to great products and business.

Our expertise areas are:

Product design:
• Industrial design
• Mechanical design
• Product development and design

Service development and digital solutions:
• Strategic design
• Business and service development
• User and customer experience
• User interface & user experience design

Smart technologies:
• Software development
• Data analysis
• Embedded systems
• Electronics design

LINK – For the Real World

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/link-design-and-development-oy

Technosmart is a Finnish technology company that specializes in the most demanding business IoT environments and their management. Our service solution enables development and success – now and in the future. Technosmart is constantly developing its operations in accordance with our quality policy. The starting point of our quality policy is customer-oriented operation. We follow rules and values in our operations, such as safety, responsibility and well-being.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland’s largest university of applied sciences, educates the professionals of tomorrow in the fields of culture, business, health care and social services, and technology. In the Metropolia community people and worlds meet to create insight, expertise and well-being for both the world of work and life in general. You can count on Metropolia as a reliable partner and an innovator in higher education. Through cooperation we discover new ideas and solutions to build a better future.

DRIVECO provides innovative and customer-oriented telematics services on a global level, catering to a wide range of customers, from individual consumers to global automotive OEMs. With over 12,000,000 kilometers driven annually in test drives and a presence in more than 40 countries, DRIVECO offers several solutions to analyze and highlight the benefits of vehicles.

DBE Core Oy – The Ecosystem Company Smart and trusted information exchange DBE Core vision is connecting industry, finance and logistics to facilitate global trade. We use the latest technology to create smart and automatic end-to-end business transactions. As orchestrator of information exchange to and from industrial hubs, DBE Core facilitates parties in the supply chain with accurate, complete, timely and reliable information needed for seamless supply chain operations. With a focus on quality and reuse of information, DBE Core facilitate the common business documents and technical data documents for automation of product life cycle management. All connected companies can improve automatic business processes and accelerate or create entirely new processes. Automatic working capital for the industry will be established based on trusted transactions.

Citynomadi visualises interactivity on maps regardless of the area involved. Citynomadi’s SaaS-concept provides suitable solutions for both rural and urban environments, globally and multilingually. To achieve the interactive experience, the maps are integrated with open-source data, privatised information, crowdsourced data, and IoT feeds.

The redundant SaaS-service enables the publication of interactive maps as web applications, on info screens, and in native apps as well. Citynomadi’s flagship app, Nomadi, is available for free on Google Play and the App Store. Users of Citynomadi’s theme maps can locate themselves and explore their surroundings.

Citynomadi’s solution is designed for companies, the public sector, and organizations that work with, share, gather, or mash crucial information on maps and positions. The end users are individuals in their leisure time or active working roles: visitors, inhabitants, and employees.

Younite is a strategic AI and spatial solution partner with a strong background in design and software development. We develop digital tools designed to create next-generation customer experiences while solving real business challenges. Younite was founded in 2017 and has 100 employees with offices in Helsinki, Oulu and New York.

SAMS Norway is a business cluster focusing on development of systems for sustainable autonomous transport solutions used on land, air and sea. The Norwegian collaboration between companies, academia, and the government gives us a unique structure for systems innovation.

2,500 experts across 21 locations in Finland provide services related to infrastructure, real estate and construction, energy, strategic sustainability consulting, environment and health, water, as well as project management and real estate consulting. Our clientele includes actors from the public sector, industrial companies, real estate investors, and many others with whom we work together to build a more sustainable society.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action. We equip our customers with devices and data to improve resource efficiency, drive energy transition, and care for the safety and well-being of people and societies worldwide. With almost 90 years of innovation and expertise, we employ a team of close to 2,500 experts committed to taking every measure for the planet.

Enico Oy is a Finnish provider of energy storage solutions, promoting a greener future through modular electrical energy storage systems. The solutions give customers a competitive advantage by increasing the use of renewable energy, optimizing energy consumption, and enabling new revenue streams.

Founded in 1939, Länsilinjat Oy is, for many, synonymous with Länsilinjat buses in operation. At the core of the company is Länsilinjat Oy’s transport services, along with its broad expertise ranging from planning to practical implementation. Länsilinjat Oy offers charter services as well as long-distance, local, rural, contract, and service bus operations.

Länsilinjat employs 320 drivers and operates approximately 160 buses. When needed, it relies on strong partner networks. Länsilinjat is a family-owned company led by CEO Jukka Ylitalo. The group employs 350 people. In 2024, the Länsilinjat Group’s revenue was €30 million, of which Länsilinjat Oy accounted for €24 million.

IONCOR is an agile independent battery solutions company with Nordic roots and decades of experience as a leading partner for some of the world’s most admired brands. We provide modular battery products, customized solutions and contract manufacturing to energize a global energy transition. Buses, trucks, construction, material handling and agriculture are examples of categories where production volumes of equipment are lower, and end-use cases more complex and diverse, making a swift and viable transition a real challenge. This is where we come in. We help customers master and gain maximal value out of battery technologies across the lifecycle, from early specifications and end-user support to reuse and recycling. This is how we electrify a global energy transition.