From Science to Impact: Flagships Meet Leading Companies and Ecosystems

28 October 2026
12:00-16:00
Hakaniemenranta 6, Helsinki

12:00-13:00
Registration and Networking Lunch

Light lunch and informal networking.

Plenary Session

13:00-13:10
Welcome
Research Council of Finland, Jarkko Pellikka

• Opening remarks
• Objectives of the event

13:10-13:25
Flagships Driving Finland's Future Competitiveness
Research Council of Finland

• Flagship Programme in brief
• Research strengths and impact
• Why academia-industry collaboration matters

13:25-13:40
Industry Perspective: What Future Challenges Need Research?
Business Finland / Veturi representative

• Strategic innovation challenges
• Expectations for research collaboration

13:40-13:50
Collaboration Success Story
Joint presentation by a Flagship and company partner.

13:50-13:55
Introduction to the Marketplace

• How the event works
• Poster exhibition and networking format
• Practical instructions

Poster Exhibition and Research Marketplace

13:55-14:20
Poster Walk

Participants browse Flagship posters and identify areas of interest.

The aim is to provide a rapid overview of the Flagship ecosystem and available collaboration opportunities.

14:20-15:50
Open Marketplace and Networking Session

Coffee and tea available at 15:00

Participants visit Flagship stations according to their interests.

Suggested discussion themes:

• AI, Data and Digital Technologies
• Health and Life Sciences
• Quantum and Advanced Technologies
• Sustainable Materials
• Circular Economy and Bioeconomy
• Climate and Energy Solutions
• Smart Manufacturing
• Security and Resilience

Refreshments available throughout the session.

Organisers may facilitate:

• bilateral meetings
• thematic networking corners
• matchmaking support
• introductions between Flagships and companies with aligned interests

Closing

15:50-16:00
Reflections and Next Steps
Moderated closing

• Key observations
• Emerging collaboration opportunities
• Follow-up actions
• Upcoming funding and collaboration opportunities