Why is VTT interested in participating in Bifrost Summit 2024, and what do you hope to achieve through this collaboration?

- We seek to share insights, gain inspiration, and contribute to global sustainability goals alongside industry leaders and experts. We are excited to join the summit to foster partnerships and showcase our commitment to sustainable innovation.

 

For those unfamiliar with VTT, could you provide a brief overview of the organization's mission and the types of projects you typically engage in?

- VTT is a leading European research and innovation partner. Our mission is to advance the application and commercialization of research and technology to foster sustainable growth, jobs, and wellbeing in society. We operate in three business areas: carbon-neutral solutions, sustainable products and materials, and digital technologies.

 

By partnering with VTT, customers can

  • Gain foresight into the development of technology and business

  • Do strategic research

  • Speed up new product and service development

  • Gain access to new technologies (IPR and licensing)

Depending on the nature of the research problem and customer preference, we can work in customized partnership, in joint projects, or in innovation ecosystems.

"Our mission is to advance the application and commercialization of research and technology to foster sustainable growth, jobs, and wellbeing in society."

- Jussi Manninen, Executive Vice President, Carbon Neutral Solutions

In the evolving landscape of tech and innovation, what emerging trends does VTT foresee playing a significant role in shaping a sustainable future?  

 

- We recently published our annual trend report. This year we are presenting insights on 5 major megatrends that are shaping our world today:

  • Unstable times challenge global societies

  • The new intelligence era

  • The circular shift

  • Connectivity in the digital-physical world

  • Holistic health transformation

 

Bifrost is about three weeks away, what are you looking forward to the most at Bifrost?

- We are most excited to meet the other innovators and entrepreneurs, and see if we can build something unexpected from that mix.