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Game Developers Maedeh Amani and Niko Koivisto, Soul Shard Studio are putting Lapland on the game industry map.

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A stealth game with developers who refuse to stay hidden – Lapland startup sets its sights on global markets

What started as a summer game development project in Kemi has quickly grown into an international team, a startup in the making and a game attracting...

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August was significantly busier for accommodation providers in Kemi than the year before. Photo Kuvavuorinen

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International Visitors Now Account for Nearly Half of All Overnight Stays in Kemi

International tourism continues to play an increasingly important role in Kemi. During the first eight months of 2026, overnight stays by...

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Juha Roininen emphasizes SF Tec’s close cooperation with universities, particularly the University of Oulu, where the company has its own on-site office. (Photo: Soile Suvanto)

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Juha Roininen’s Patents at SF Tec Are Spot-On – Entrepreneurship Fueled by Passion

Fifteen years ago, when SF Tec founder and innovation commercialization lead Juha Roininen started exploring ways to utilize slag, he likely didn’t...

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When a guardian reports a student's absence, the route is automatically optimized on the map. PHOTO: SOILE SUVANTO

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The School Transport App Koulukyyti launches in Tornio

In Tornio, the Koulukyyti app is being launched, which will make it easier to manage school transportation. The app automatically optimizes routes,...

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Ammonia plant conceptual drawing

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Green North Energy to replicate its Business Finland-funded hydrogen plant concept in Pori and Kemi – aiming for Finland’s self-sufficiency in ammonia production

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...

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With the most potential companies, we will pilot the combination of financing models using the concrete investment plans of the companies. Pirkka Junes Project Specialist Circular Economy Centre Digipolis pirkka.junes@digipolis.fi

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RISE opens up new financing opportunities for Lapland businesses

In November, the European Union-funded RISE began piloting new financing opportunities for Lapland businesses. During the two-year RISE period, a new...

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School Transport App

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Safe and Smart Transportation Koulukyyti App - Now for Parents, Operators and Municipalities

The Koulukyyti app, developed by Kemin Digipolis Oy, is making its debut during the European Week of Regions and Cities. This new application offers...

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The long-waited investment decision for the Kemi bioproduct mill was released!

The Digipolis team is happy to announce that the Kemi bioproduct mill project has reached the official investment decision.

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DigiCirc

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DigiCirc Circular Cities Open Call is now open for applications

Is your SME providing digital solutions to make our Cities more circular? Join the transformation of European Cities by applying to DigiCirc...

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