VTT Oy
R&D Institution
Espoo, FinlandAbout
VTT is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. We are owned by the Finnish state. We advance the utilisation and commercialization of research and technology in commerce and society. Through scientific and technological means, we turn large global challenges into sustainable growth for businesses and society. We bring together people, business, science and technology to solve the biggest challenges of our time. This is how we create sustainable growth, jobs and wellbeing and bring exponential hope.
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy4 Development and testing of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (EPR) within the priority Circular Economy Action Plan value chains7 Demonstration, deployment and upscaling of circular systemic solutions in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative)9 Unleashing the potential and advancing the impact of the digitalization/Artificial Intelligence of the climate-neutral bio-based value chains13 Reconstructing areas affected by conflicts: the role of the bio-based solutions
Clean environment and zero pollution
4 Towards a comprehensive European strategy to assess and monitor aquatic litter including plastic and microplastic pollution8 Substances of concern and emerging pollutants from bio-based industries and products: mapping and replacement
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation