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Arctic Instruments raises EUR 2.35 million for developing next-generation amplifiers for quantum computers

Arctic Instruments , a spinout of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is looking to scale up the development and production of superconducting microwave amplifiers that enable the construction of bigger and better quantum computers.Arctic Instruments, a spinout of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland , has raised EUR 2.35 million in funding for the research, development and commercialisation of its superconducting microwave amplifier technology. The company’s ability to manufacture near-quantum-limited amplifiers consistently

VTT launches new origami packaging technology to create sustainable lightweight, durable, and eye-catching alternatives to conventional protective packing materials

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners, has developed a new technology for shaping cardboard in a unique continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fibre-based packaging materials. The origami folds have the capacity to yield entirely new properties from cardboard. The structures’ light weight and durability provide an excellent and visually appealing alternative to protective packing materials like plastic and expanded polystyrene. The aesthetics of the material have also garnered

Photonics-based medical devices to revolutionise healthcare – VTT leads a 32 M€ international project for rapid commercialisation of innovations

Press release, 28 November Revolutionary medical diagnostics, surgical tools, and therapeutic applications based on photonics can enhance consumers' lives within a few years. This could result from the PhotonMed project with a budget of 32 million euros and 39 partners in 9 countries. Coordinated by VTT from Finland, PhotonMed accelerates the uptake of research innovations by ensuring they are directly implementable in manufacturing.The PhotonMed project aims to significantly reduce the time to enter the market for advanced photonics technologies in medical devices. These advancements

5G in maritime environments: VTT and partners push the boundaries of connectivity at sea

In an EU-funded project, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and partners have successfully demonstrated an innovative solution to improve the coverage and capacity of high-speed, low-latency 5G services beyond coastal areas. This is a groundbreaking step toward comprehensive maritime connectivity, enhancing communication, safety and passenger experience at sea.5G technology has transformed communication on land, providing high-speed data transfer and minimal latency. However, delivering these benefits at sea has remained challenging, and connectivity has traditionally been limited to

Drones can revolutionise urban safety and emergency response

The AERIAL research project between VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and New York University Tandon School of Engineering is pushing the boundaries of drone technology to enhance urban safety and emergency response. The innovative channel measurement system enables developing real-time high data rate communication between drones and ground robots, which can help paramedics, firefighters and police officers save lives.The three-year AERIAL research project, ending in December 2024, focuses on millimetre-wave (mmWave) wireless communication between Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and

A significant step forward for the quantum secure network in Finland: novel encryption technology tested in a commercial operator’s network

Press release, 14 November 2024 This week Telia successfully tested the ultra-secure quantum encryption technology in its network in Helsinki as the first commercial operator in Finland. The demo is a significant step in a national project which aims to build a quantum secure network for Finland.Quantum key distribution, or QKD, is a new method based on quantum mechanics that enables extremely secure communications. The Finnish project is part of the EU’s EuroQCI initiative , which strives to create a quantum encrypted network covering the whole of the EU by

Happy Plant Protein enables locally produced healthy and affordable plant-based food with new patented technology and raises EUR 1.8 million to go global

Press release 12 November 2024 Researchers behind the innovation discovered a cost-effective way to produce high-quality plant protein based on existing extrusion technology. The new method makes plant proteins locally available with minor investments, while being more profitability for the farmers and food industry and at the same time more affordable for consumers.Finnish food technology startup Happy Plant Protein, a spinout from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland , has raised EUR 1.8 million in pre-seed funding led by Nordic Foodtech VC 

Finnish VTT in historic collaboration with US entities – commercial fusion energy closer than ever

Press release 30 October 2024 VTT, based in Finland, has been selected as the first-ever foreign partner to join an ARPA-E research program funded by the US Department of Energy, focusing on enabling the commercialisation of fusion energy. Related to the collaboration, VTT and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California, US, have signed a memorandum of understanding for science and technology cooperation. Through these joint projects, VTT's expertise will play a central role in global technology development.VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has joined an ARPA-E (

VTT launches bioeconomy projects worth nearly 20 million euros as part of the US National Science Foundation's Global Centers research program

Press release 23 October 2024 VTT is participating in two projects under the US National Science Foundation's (NSF) Global Centers program, which aim to solve global challenges, especially through bioeconomy. Finland is the only EU country selected for the program. In these projects, top research organisations from five countries develop solutions that support a climate-neutral future.The extensive Global Centers program led by the US National Science Foundation opened for Finland in 2024 for the first time. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is included in one of the six

Finnish technology going into outer space – aims to help protecting Earth from asteroid impacts

A hyperspectral camera ASPECT developed by VTT is on board the European Space Agency (ESA) space mission, Hera, to test the deflection technology of potentially hazardous asteroids. The University of Helsinki and Aalto University are responsible for data processing, equipment testing, and the scientific design of the mission. Kuva Space has designed the data processing unit of the hyperspectral camera, as well as life-support equipment for both of the CubeSats."The Hera mission will provide valuable information for the next development stages of both planetary defence and asteroid mining,"

Significant EU funding for VTT's semiconductor development – supporting the growth of the semiconductor industry

The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking (EU Chips Act) has decided to fund European semiconductor pilot line proposals. VTT is involved in two of the pilots that are about to start their operations. Its share of the funding will be used to purchase equipment for the shared-use Kvanttinova cleanroom to be built at Espoo, Finland. The pilot lines will support European chip technology development and chip production growth targets, and Finland will be strongly integrated into the European semiconductor industry ecosystem. VTT's shared-use cleanroom will allow companies to

VTT develops more efficient lithium recovery – driven by EU's goal of increasing self-sufficiency in mining operations

Press release 25 September 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is leading the development of more efficient and sustainable recovery of lithium. The joint effort of industry and researchers supports the EU's goals of increasing the self-sufficiency rate of important metals and creating a new sustainable extractive sector in Finland.Global electrification is thirsty for critical metals, of which lithium plays a big role. All lithium chemicals used in electric car batteries and mobile phones are mined and processed outside Europe. At the beginning of 2023, the European Commission

Berry extracts and nanocellulose as bioactive skin sprays and surgical dressings to prevent the growth of dangerous microbes

Press release 27 August 2024 VTT has developed a skin spray, based on nanocellulose and antimicrobial compounds from wild berries, which can be used to treat wounds and eliminate hospital-acquired bacteria such as MRSA before surgery. The product can also be applied as a cream, transdermal patch or wound dressing."The fast-acting surgical spray and efficacious dressing are based on a manufacturing process we have developed, where the surface and pores of a nanocellulose film are impregnated with a berry extract so that the antimicrobial compounds do not get trapped inside the fibre

VTT launches new initiative to demonstrate energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for fiber-based products

Press release 22 August 2024 The initiative will pioneer low-carbon, water-efficient technology with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half.VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland  announces a new initiative to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the forestry and textile industry. The goal of the Energy First initiative  is to act as a starting point for an entirely new technology, which creates the

VTT opens a pilot plant utilising captured carbon dioxide in Espoo, Finland – aiming to process biogenic industrial emissions into long-lasting, recyclable plastic

Press release 15 August 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, LUT University, and companies have opened a pilot plant in Espoo, Finland, to process captured carbon dioxide into compounds that can replace fossil raw materials in plastic products and chemicals. The pilot plant, built in sea containers, started operations in August. Renewable energy, the hydrogen economy and bio-based carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sectors open significant opportunities for Finland to create new sustainable industrial activity.Finland wants to utilise bio-based carbon capture as one way

European Chips Joint Undertaking project to advance the hardware interfacing of quantum computers by developing cryogenic microsystems

Tailored cryogenic microsystems are needed for interfacing and also in local cooling of future quantum computers’ millions of qubits. European ARCTIC project has taken up the task to establish a comprehensive European supply chain for cryogenic photonics, microelectronics and, in general, cryo-microsystems around the emerging quantum computing industry. Press release 12th August, 2024VTT’s main roles in the project are to develop photodetectors, analog and digital cryo-electronics and thermal management tools.     "Cryogenics has gained prominence in ICT owing to advances in

VTT studied the carbon footprint of nuclear district heating

Press release 9th July 2024 Heating of residential buildings and other premises consumes a lot of energy in countries with a cold winter climate. In Europe, the homes of 60 million people are kept warm by 3,500 local district heating networks. Heating is also a major source of CO2 emissions, which is why the deep decarbonization of the energy system requires a wide range of alternatives to fossil heating fuels. To meet this challenge, VTT's spin-off company Steady Energy is developing the LDR-50 small modular reactor (SMR) for district heat production and low-temperature industrial

VTT begins search for innovation partner for scaling up Finland’s next quantum computer towards 300 qubits

Press release 18 June 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland begins searching for an innovation partner to scale up Finland’s next quantum computer, aiming towards 300 qubits. In the innovative co-development project, VTT will also be researching methods for how the developed quantum computer can be optimised for solving mathematical problems typical for new material development.The Finnish state has committed to finance the procurement of Finland’s next quantum computer. The state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland  thus begins a

Finland's Oldest Nuclear Reactor Decommissioned in Espoo

The FiR1 nuclear reactor, which operated for over fifty years in Espoo, Finland, has been decommissioned in collaboration with Fortum. This challenging project addressed numerous concrete issues and simultaneously established the national mechanism for nuclear decommissioning waste management process. The experiences gained will serve as a model for decommissioning commercial nuclear reactors in Finland as they reach the end of their operational life.The FiR1 research reactor was Finland's oldest nuclear reactor. Commissioned in 1962, the unit was used for versatile research purposes and

Corrected: VTT and University of Vaasa lead ambitious partnership to build reusable packaging systems in Finland

Press release 17 June 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Vaasa have initiated an extensive research project, in collaboration with 21 stakeholder organizations, to pioneer the development of reusable packaging systems in Finland. This initiative, aimed at accelerating packaging reuse, could potentially tap into an export market of 1.45 billion euro by 2035.Due to the growing consumption of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food take-away, the demand for single-use packaging has increased, leading to global waste management challenges. According to

VTT and University of Vaasa lead ambitious partnership to build reusable packaging systems in Finland

Press release 17 June 2024 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the University of Vaasa have initiated an extensive research project, in collaboration with 21 stakeholder organizations, to pioneer the development of reusable packaging systems in Finland. This initiative, aimed at accelerating packaging reuse, could potentially tap into an export market of 1.45 billion euro by 2035.Due to the growing consumption of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food take-away, the demand for single-use packaging has increased, leading to global waste management challenges. According to

VTT to increase Finland's expertise in developing clean energy solutions

With European Union funding, VTT launches research openings and a postdoc programme supporting sustainable growth in Finland and invests in clean energy infrastructure.The EU aims to reduce its dependency on Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to clean energy. To take concrete actions, the EU has launched the REPowerEU plan, which is part of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). VTT has just launched three strategic research openings and a postdoc programme as part of the implementation of the REPowerEU chapter of Finland's Recovery and Resilience Plan. One of the

VTT involved in five European Defence Fund projects worth a total of nearly EUR 68 million

Press release 21 May 2024 The European Commission has published the funding decisions of the 2023 research and development projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF). For the first time, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland was given the responsibility of coordinating two of the projects. VTT is also involved as a partner in the three other projects. The overall programme has received almost EUR 68 million in funding from the EU.The European Defence Fund projects support the EU's leading expertise in defence technology development in the areas of cyber security, land, air and sea

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