Although investment projects in the circular economy are hindered by financial issues or prolonged permitting processes, the two-day ACEF2025 forum inspired confidence in the business potential of the circular economy for both large and small companies. Some development projects can also be swift, such as Lapland University of Applied Sciences' TEQU concept, where a company receives a prototype within a month. According to Tuomas Pussila, Director of the Circular Economy Center, the ACEF2025 forum was a success.

Fifteen years ago, when SF Tec founder and innovation commercialization lead Juha Roininen started exploring ways to utilize slag, he likely didn’t anticipate that today he would hold two patents with a third in progress. These timely innovations address the growing industrial need for more sustainable operational methods.

In Tornio, the Koulukyyti app is being launched, which will make it easier to manage school transportation. The app automatically optimizes routes, for example, if a guardian reports a student's absence, eliminating unnecessary trips. The app has already been in use in Kemi, and its expansion to Tornio brings significant benefits, such as improved safety and environmental sustainability.

Green North Energy has signed a letter of intent with the cities of Pori and Kemi in Finland regarding a feasibility study on the establishment of green hydrogen and ammonia plants. The Finnish company will be able to utilize the production concept it developed with the support of Business Finland, which it is already applying in the pilot plant currently under development in Naantali. The planned investments total more than one billion euros and are aimed at accelerating the green transition, improving security of supply and creating new jobs.

In November, the European Union-funded RISE began piloting new financing opportunities for Lapland businesses. During the two-year RISE period, a new financing model will be tested, combining public and private financiers to fund investments. Participation in the pilot is free for companies. The pilot is organized by Kemin Digipolis Ltd.

The Koulukyyti app, developed by Kemin Digipolis Oy, is making its debut during the European Week of Regions and Cities. This new application offers an intelligent and secure solution for school transportation, tailored specifically for parents, operators, and municipalities.

The new program, titled Managing Sustainability and Systems Change, connects professionals from various fields around the themes of sustainability and transformation.

Circular Economy Centre hosts livesession at World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2022 at 8th of December focusing ”How to attract circular economy investments to eco-industrial parks?”. The session focuses on joint international learning and sharing of experiences on attracting investors and investments to eco-industrial parks.

WCEF2021 livesession organized by Circular Economy Centre pointed out the importance of international co-operation at the industrial circular economy field. The global co-operation process is crucial to maximising joint learning in measuring the performance of eco-industrial parks, says Policy Brief 2, published by the Circular Economy Centre and Sitra.