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LINK Design

"We hope to help startup companies. We've done a lot of development in prototyping and proof of concept and early development stages for many companies, but also then help to bring the product in the market." In this episode, we sit down with Erkki Seppäläinen, the CTO of LINK Design, a service design company that specializes in industrial design, and service design. We discuss LINK Design's history, growth plans, international experience, and focus on sustainability and user-centric design. We touch upon insights on the favorable market trends for outsourced design services, as well as exciting developments in autonomous mobility and the green transition that LINK Design is exploring.

Metropolia UAS

“We go and get our boots dirty, in the applied sector. We use a lot of the groundwork that the classical universities have done before and are doing alongside us when we're sort of applying that knowledge in into action and into the real world." In this episode Oscar Nissin, project manager at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences discusses the distinct role of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences, which emphasize applied research and industry partnerships. The conversation also covers the key mega trends, like automation and sustainability, that guide Metropolia's efforts to have global impact.

MLL

Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - We are working on alternative positioning methods to reduce the dependency on GNSS. This is crucial because GNSS is vulnerable to interference and jamming, which can affect critical societal functions like emergency services, transportation, and energy distribution." Dive into the world of geospatial research with Martta-Kaisa Olkkonen from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI). Learn about the critical role of positioning, navigation, and timing in society, and explore FGI's collaborations with international organizations like ESA and NATO. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of navigation technology and its impact on critical services and national security.

Driveco

“We are trying to support the sales process by digitalizing the whole testdrive experience” Join Jon Uotila, Managing director of Driveco, as he shares how the company harnesses vehicle and driving data to transform fleet management, car sharing, and dealership sales. Driveco enhances test drive experiences, boosts sales conversions, and supports stakeholders through data-driven solutions. Jon highlights the growing impact of AI, the push for sustainability and electrification, and Driveco’s global ambitions fueled by over 50% export revenue.