Insights

Kiilto, a leader in the construction and building industry, has embarked on an inspiring mission to reshape the sector with their groundbreaking project, the Kiilto SUPER Healthy Buildings Ecosystem. Spearheading this ambitious endeavour is Raija Polvinen, Chief Ecosystem Officer at Kiilto, who is dedicated to addressing the pressing environmental challenges faced by the industry head-on. Spinverse supported Kiilto with their successful funding application for this co-innovation project, securing 3 M€ for this project.

As summer holiday 2023 approaches, I enjoy taking a step back and reflecting on what has happened since last summer. It has been an eventful journey indeed!

Spinverse is proud to participate in the newly launched Newlife project which aims to secure the health of mothers and their babies by developing novel holistic monitoring solutions. Newlife will demonstrate different technologies to enable early and non-invasive detection of risk factors in pregnancies and for newborn babies.

They're not just brains, but the heart and soul - meet Mikko, Karl, and Juho. These three are ready to take on the industry's pulse with wit and ease. Their stories, infused with a relentless spirit, will paint the canvas of Spinverse's tomorrow. Get ready for a groundbreaking journey!

Avantium, a Dutch company committed to sustainability, is revolutionizing the packaging industry through its ongoing HICCUPS project partially funded by Horizon Europe. By converting biogenic CO₂ emissions into bio-based plastics, Avantium joins forces with HICCUPS consortium members to provide eco-friendly packaging solutions. Behind the scenes, Spinverse played a crucial role in empowering Avantium's initiative.

Not all businesses applying to public funding with Business Finland are aware that they can receive funding from Business Finland for the preparation phase of public funding proposals. This applies to international cooperation projects within Horizon Europe and European Defence Fund (EDF). 

As an essential driver in the FlexiGrid project, Spinverse is facilitating the energy transition towards a greener future. With a strong commitment to support Distribution System Operators (DSOs) in their journey to adapt to the evolving energy market, Spinverse is unlocking avenues for the integration of 100% renewable energy across Europe.

Spinverse continues its growth, adding four remarkable talents to our ranks: Kiran Pokharel, Khatereh Rasti, Anna Råstedt, and Suvi Vähä-Sipilä. As we enhance our innovation capacity with their unique expertise, we look forward to the exciting possibilities ahead.

The innovation funding consultancy Spinverse takes another considerable step on its journey from founder-led family company, as the founder and Vice-Chair Pekka Koponen announces his transition from his active roles in the company to become a full-time investor at his family investment company Infinit Capital Oy. Laura Koponen, current CEO of Spinverse, will succeed Pekka as Vice-Chair and leave her role as CEO. 

IMCG, now part of Spinverse, was a key partner in the HORIZON 2020 EU funded project, IRIS (Integrated and Replicable solutions for co-creation in Sustainable cities), which received 18 million euros in funding and aimed to accelerate the adoption of smart sustainable city solutions across Europe. Over the course of the five and a half years until March 2023, the project brought together more than 50 partners and seven European cities with a mission to build a more sustainable future for our cities and the people who call them home.