VTT Oy
R&D Institution
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About
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