Press Release: G-Gravity Brings Future Hub Model to Finland An Italian partner and a cross country collaboration, to redefine sustainable growth for Vantaa's business ecosystem

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Milan – November 2024 – G-Gravity, the Italian industrial accelerator and open innovation platform with operations in Italy and Finland, is partnering with City of Vantaa and the Business Vantaa innovation development unit of one of Finland's largest municipalities, to launch the Vantaa Future Hub.

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This revolutionary initiative aims to drive sustainable growth for industries in the region by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a multi-layered innovation approach tailored to the specific needs of local businesses. 

 

Based in the newly established Startup Runway co-working space, the Vantaa Future Hub will serve as an innovation platform for companies across sectors such as logistics, Energy, Food, and advanced technology to experiment, collaborate, and scale their innovations. The Hub will operate under the multi-tier model developed by G-Gravity, which offers structured phases of engagement, from emerging technology exploration to market-ready product development. 

 

A Model for Sustainable Innovation 

 

The Vantaa Future Hub follows G-Gravity’s proprietary Future Hub model, designed to enable businesses, startups, and industry leaders to engage with innovation across multiple layers. Companies can access resources ranging from trend analysis and sustainability assessments to prototype development and commercialization support, ensuring that innovation is not only impactful but also aligned with Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles and practices. 

Through strategic partnerships with local industries and global technology leaders, the Hub offers a dynamic Technological Playground where AI, blockchain, IoT, and other breakthrough technologies can be tested and integrated into sustainable business models. This innovation ecosystem is further supported by expert labs and workshops that foster real-world analogy of these technologies, accelerating time-to-market for new solutions. 

 

Launch! 

 

The Vantaa Future Hub will officially kick off during Slush week, one of Europe’s largest innovation, startup and technology events. This launch will highlight Vantaa’s commitment to becoming a leader in sustainable business growth through technological innovation, with the Future Hub as a key driver of this transformation. 

 

Leadership Statements 

 

Roberta Gilardi, CEO of G-Gravity, emphasized the importance of this initiative: "The Vantaa Future Hub embodies our shared commitment to a forward-looking, sustainable innovation landscape. Through this collaborative model, we aim to empower local businesses to harness the power of new technologies while ensuring that sustainability remains at the core of their growth strategies." 

 

Tommo Koivusalo, Director of Economic Affairs from City of Vantaa: "This partnership reinforces Vantaa’s long-term development strategy. The Future Hub, located right next to the international airport, provides a collaborative space where local industries can work hand-in-hand with global innovators to co-create solutions that meet both economic and environmental goals." 

 

About G-Gravity 

G-Gravity is an integrated Knowledge and Competence Center specializing in corporate innovation and startup development. It operates through a collaborative ecosystem, fostering the spread of innovation culture and technological expertise across various industries. G-Gravity’s approach is grounded in deep-tech innovation and sustainability, helping businesses navigate the future of industry through its Future Hub model. 

 

For more information on the Vantaa Future Hub and upcoming launch events, visit 

Media Contacts: 

Olli-Pekka Mäkirintala 

Director, International Business Services 

+358 40 141 7230 

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Business Vantaa