Kumpula innovation cluster
Kumpula innovation clusterLeading breakthroughs in deep tech
Kumpula stands at the forefront of deep tech, where breakthroughs in physics, AI, quantum technology, climate science, and materials research are shaping the future.
The University of Helsinki joins forces with leading national organisations on a single campus, creating a vibrant space where companies collaborate, experiment, and model intricate systems in a dynamic environment. As the birthplace of the Linux operating system, Kumpula continues to drive the next wave of world-changing innovations.
Discover what Kumpula can offer for R&D, key assets and facilities, and find contacts to help you connect.
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For large corporations and multinationals
Kumpula is evolving, giving corporations the chance to establish dedicated labs and innovation centrers within Finland’s strongest science ecosystem.
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For scale-ups and growth companies
As your technology matures, you gain access to advanced instruments, simulation platforms, materials labs, quantum expertise and climate modelling environments.
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For startups and spinouts
Kumpula brings together world-class physicists, AI labs, quantum researchers, high-performance computing capacity and specialised detectors, plus incubators designed for hard science.
Case examples
Scaling science-based testing services: Measurlabs
Measurlabs began as a research-driven startup at Kumpula and now delivers accredited testing services to customers worldwide.
Advancing applied physics for industry: Electronics Research Laboratory (ETLA)
ETLA conducts cutting‑edge applied physics research using sound and light, developing tailored solutions for R&D and industrial needs. Its core expertise spans over ultrasonics, photoacoustics, high-power & high-frequency electronics and optical interferometric imaging.
What Kumpula can offer for your R&D and growth
Kumpula assets and facilities
- Find out more about development spaces, R&D centrers, lab access for defined projects and, collaboration rooms for joint research.
Get in touch to explore opportunities within the Kumpula innovation cluster:
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Micah Gland
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Chief Specialist, University of Helsinki
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Jussi Kulonpalo
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Specialist