Welcome to the Mirka SHAPE Ecosystem Goes Turku -event!
Join us for a day of collaboration, inspiration, and innovation as the SHAPE Ecosystem annual event is hosted together with Business Turku. This event brings together SHAPE Ecosystem partners and Business Turku to explore new opportunities in the Turku region.
During coffee breaks, participants will have excellent opportunities to network. Take advantage of this chance to discover potential new opportunities.
The event is free of charge but requires pre-registration. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Mirka SHAPE Ecosystem Goes Turku program starts at 12.00 and includes (subject to change):
- Welcome & Introductions by key organizers and hosts
- Keynote Talks on ecosystem partnerships and innovation
- Partner Stories sharing real-world experiences and insights
- Networking Sessions with coffee and a dedicated meet-and-greet area featuring: project posters, partner challenges and collaboration opportunities
- Panel Discussion on translating research into business, with experts from Business Finland and industry
- Project Presentations showcasing early results from SHAPE initiatives
- Green Transition Innovation Challenge presentation
- Casual Mingling to close the day at 17.00
Please register separately to our exciting side events:
Visit to Research & Innovation Facilities Organized by Business Turku and Turku UAS
Business Turku invites SHAPE Ecosystem partners and members to visit RDI facilities in Turku Campus area. First you will hear about collaboration opportunities with Turku University of Applied Sciences. Next, we will visit the BrewLab and you can choose between Turku UAS laboratory space Labriikki or R&D center Quad Tech Turku.
Date: Thursday 2.10.2025
Time: 09:00-11:00
Location: tbd
Register via this link: Visit to Research & Innovation Facilities Organized by Business Turku and Turku UAS
Green Transition Innovation Challenge (hybrid event)
Join us in Mirka’s latest innovation competition — the Green Transition Innovation Challenge — and be part of shaping sustainable solutions for the future. Everyone is welcome to participate and contribute ideas that drive real change.
Date: Thursday 2.10.2025
Time: 16:05-16:30
Location: Online
Register via this link if you wish to participate online: Green Transition Innovation Challenge
Turku Innovation Hub Open House
Mirka warmly invites you to the Turku Innovation Hub Open House. Drop in to discover what the hub is all about, what’s going on, explore its facilities, and learn how you can get involved in shaping the future of innovation.
Date: Friday 3.10.2025
Time: 10:00-12:00
Location: Aurum, Åbo Akademi University
Register via this link: Turku Innovation Hub Open House
The SHAPE Ecosystem is an ecosystem launched by Mirka to create new solutions for the green transition in the manufacturing industry. To achieve this, SHAPE focuses on extending the life cycles of products and materials by boosting circularity and discovering sustainable material solutions. We pilot new business concepts for repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing and optimize data driven sustainable processes.
Business Turku is a non-profit development company serving the Turku region, including Turku and eleven surrounding municipalities. We offer cost-free services to support companies in various stages of growth, development, and internationalization. We can also help companies invest in Turku region.