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Metener Service Oy, based in Vaajakoski, Jyväskylä, is a Finnish bioenergy and energy technology company that develops and delivers renewable energy solutions both in Finland and internationally. At the core of the company's operations is strong expertise in biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen production technologies, as well as the management of their entire value chains.
Familiar faces returned to the Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day 2026 as Albert Colomer and Davorin Štetner returned to Jyväskylä nine years after their previous visit.
The City of Jyväskylä has granted carbon neutrality funding for a pilot project to be carried out in 2026-2027 to explore the use of hydrogen and biogenic carbon dioxide in the production of renewable transport fuel at the Mustankorkea site.
Investor Dayssa nähtiin tuttuja kasvoja. Albert Colomer, bisnesenkeliverkosto BANC:n perustaja ja puheenjohtaja sekä EBANin hallituksen jäsen, ja Davorin Štetner, kroatialainen sijoittaja ja EBAN-vaikuttaja, palasivat molemmat Jyväskylään yhdeksän vuoden tauon jälkeen. Molemmat olivat paikalla jo vuonna 2016, kun Investor Day järjestettiin ensimmäistä kertaa.
Investor Dayssa nähtiin tuttuja kasvoja. Albert Colomer, bisnesenkeliverkosto BANC:n perustaja ja puheenjohtaja sekä EBANin hallituksen jäsen, ja Davorin Štetner, kroatialainen sijoittaja ja EBAN-vaikuttaja, palasivat molemmat Jyväskylään yhdeksän vuoden tauon jälkeen. Molemmat olivat paikalla jo vuonna 2016, kun Investor Day järjestettiin ensimmäistä kertaa.
Jyväskylä Business Rally Sport Tech Day brought together sports and wellbeing technology companies, investors and international experts at Restaurant Viilu in Jyväskylä on Friday, July 31, to discuss industry growth, innovation and new business opportunities.
The Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day, held on Thursday, 30 July at Sataman Viilu, attracted approximately 60 investors from Finland and across Europe. The event brought together growth companies, investors, business networks and international experts.
Discover insights from the Maailmanpuu project, addressing industry collaboration, innovation challenges, and sustainable business development in bio-based sectors.
International Venture Academy is a program held in Jyväskylä where startup and scale-up companies refine their ability to secure funding from international investors. At the program’s finale, two winners were selected.
Startups participating at Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day have now been selected and eight curated companies will be presenting their business cases for investment in July.
The City of Jyväskylä is participating in the two-year HELO research project coordinated by VTT. The project explores logistical challenges that slow the growth of the hydrogen economy and develops solutions for integrating production, storage, logistics, and end use.
The Nro.one app developed in Jyväskylä reveals things in seconds that the naked eye cannot see, and at its best helps prevent injuries.
Jyväskylä strengthens its role in the hydrogen economy through events, international cooperation, and investments – with a focus on infrastructure and scalability.
Seed Village – H2 Fuel the Momentum is an RDI accelerator program aimed at both companies already operating in the hydrogen sector and those looking to expand their business into hydrogen. The application period for the program is currently open.
The application period is still open for a couple of weeks for the Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day event. At the Investor Day, held on 30th of July, eight startups will have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to investors
The growth and innovation platform being developed for the new Hippos center in Jyväskylä is being advanced by the strategic group of the core network for physical activity, health promotion and wellbeing, as well as through networking forums of sector actors. The focus is on promoting cooperation between research and business and accelerating innovation.
The International Venture Academy in Jyväskylä once again brings together promising growth companies and experienced investors.
The EIB is a financial institution jointly owned by the member states of the European Union, providing financing for investments that are considered to support Europe’s economic development and long‑term objectives.
Hydrogen utilisation is now moving forward in concrete terms in Jyväskylä. The city has launched a Proof of Concept (PoC) process, and the first hydrogen‑related PoCs are currently getting underway.
The hydrogen society is developing quickly in Central Finland. This work is supported by the H2 Innovation Alliance, which brings together key stakeholders.
Starting next year, the city of Jyväskylä will support employers with larger and more extensive financial recruitment subsidies.
Finnish sports business is attracting global interest – and that is why collaboration is crucial when scaling from a small domestic market. The Sport Finland side event was held at Slush in Helsinki.
The Green Industrial Areas (GIA) project’s outputs present industrial companies and areas with operational models and ideas for moving toward more sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial practices.
The hydrogen economy is growing, but its steps are still cautious, says Tero Ijäs from Business Finland.
You don't have to pursue significant growth and internationalization alone and at your own risk. The Team Finland network provides both guidance and business financing.
Our goal is that in the future, Hippos will be home to growth companies operating in sports, health, and wellbeing. The area will serve as a dynamic platform for their development and piloting activities, explains Program Manager Taija Lappeteläinen from the City of Jyväskylä.
Cetrium vauhdittaa vetyalan kehitystä Jyväskylässä. Tästä vauhdista alueelle syntyy lähivuosina yrityksiä, työpaikkoja ja vientiä, uskoo Cetriumin Pekka Niskasaari.
The Europe-wide EBAN Sports community (European Business Angels Network) connects startups and investors in the rapidly growing SportsTech sector. Through this collaboration, Finnish growth companies gain access to European venture capitalists and international forums.
Jyväskylä mukana EXPO 2025 Osaka -maailmannäyttelyssä
Suomen Olympiakomitean puheenjohtaja Petteri Kilpinen puhuu menestymisestä ja suurten ideoiden synnystä.
Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Startups participating at Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day have now been selected and eight curated companies will be presenting their business cases for investment in July.
The vitality of Jyväskylä city centre has increased significantly over the past three years, achieving the best performance among large and medium-sized cities.
The Mayor of Jyväskylä, Timo Koivisto, and the Director of Economic and Employment Services, Ari Tolonen, visit Jyväskylä-based companies weekly to hear how they are doing and what wishes they have for the city.
The Jyväskylä-Muurame employment area has introduced a municipal subsidy for employment to support the vitality and growth of businesses. The subsidy is intended for hiring the first employee in a company.
International Venture Academy (IVA) on Jyväskylässä järjestettävä ohjelma, jossa startup- ja scaleup-yritykset hiovat kykyjään hakea rahoitusta kansainvälisiltä sijoittajilta. Tämän vuoden voittajiksi yhdeksän yrityksen joukosta valittiin EOD ja Coeur-net.
Teollisuusyrityksissä mietitään yhä enemmän kestävän kehityksen ja vihreän siirtymän ratkaisuja. Infrarakentamisen muovituotteita valmistava Meltex on panostanut yhä voimakkaammin kierrätettävyyteen ja kokonaisvaltaiseen vastuullisuuteen ja saanut GIA-hankkeesta (Green Industrial Areas) eväitä vastuullisuustyöhön.
This year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Investor Day! Check out the latest news about the event – the judges have been announced.
Talousjärjestö OECD:n laatima raportti Jyväskylän kiertotalouden tilasta ja ohjaustavoista suhteessa eurooppalaisiin verrokkikaupunkeihin on julkaistu.
The counseling, decision-making, and payment related to the start-up grant were transferred from TE services to municipalities at the turn of the year. Expert Arja Rintanen says that the support is of interest and applications have been coming steadily.
Vuoden 2024 Alvari-tunnustus Cefmof-säätiölle, Yrittäjyyden edistäjä -tunnustus Keski-Suomen Yritysidealle
Keski-Suomen Yrityidea's experienced experts help those planning entrepreneurship and those in the early stages of business in Jyväskylä to build their own business.
Valosaasteen määrä kasvaa maailmanlaajuisesti. Valosaastetta voidaan kuitenkin vähentää hyvällä suunnittelulla ja yksinkertaisilla keinoilla.
Jyväskylä’s known strength is cyber security, and the next phase of development will focus on deepening the capabilities for cyber-physical resilience in the Jyväskylä region together with Synocus.
Jyväskylän kaupungin liikunnan, terveyden edistämisen ja hyvinvoinnin Hhub-ekosysteemi on solminut Nordic Sportstech Alliancen kanssa sopimuksen, jonka toivotaan johtavan pohjoismaisiin sijoituksiin keskisuomalaisille liikunta- ja terveysalan yrityksille. Kyseessä on yhteistyö- ja kumppanuussopimus pohjoismaisia sportstech-ekosysteemejä edustavien tahojen välillä.
A new service was piloted at the career event, offering coaching for job seekers. The sessions also included immigrants, for whom job searching is often challenging.
Kuntien imago 2024 survey: Jyväskylä ranked second overall among Finnish cities with over 100,000 inhabitants
In early 2024, City of Jyväskylä Business Development Services investigated the strengths of Central Finland in terms of the business opportunities introduced by Finland’s NATO membership.
Vireon is set to construct Finland’s first large-scale green hydrogen refueling station in Jyväskylä. The announcement is significant, as currently there are no H2 stations operating in Finland.
In the vibrant heart of Jyväskylä, Finland, the 2024 edition of the Jyväskylä Business Rally – Investor Day roared into action, blending innovation, sustainability, and the adrenaline of rally racing into an event that captivated entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.
Tespack from Espoo, Finland is the winner of Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day. The winner received a pitching slot at the European Angel Investment Summit in October 2024 in Brussels.
Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day with EBAN and Cefmof organised 1st of August 2024 brings together start-ups and international and Finnish investors.
Green Industrial Areas (GIA) aims to create tools and common standards to promote sustainability solutions in industrial areas in the Baltic Region.
Based on the NATO Value Network Survey, themes linked to Arctic performance emerged as clear strengths in Central Finland, where the region has excellence in both business and research.
The City of Jyväskylä and JCI - Junior Chamber International Jyväskylä presented the annual Alvari Award today at the PK Yrittäjäilta event. In addition, entrepreneurial organisations awarded the 2024 Entrepreneurial Promoter of the Year Award.
Call for start-ups! Business Rally Investor Day's goal is to facilitate meaningful connections between business angel investors and startup companies.
Business Rally Investor Day's goal is to facilitate meaningful connections between business angel investors and startup companies. This year the new partner for the event is Central Finland Mobility Foundation.
Central Finland possesses excellent conditions to establish itself as a new regional growth engine within the hydrogen economy.
27.1.2024 Central Finland Entrepreneurship Gala honored successful entrepreneurs in the region. Learn more about the award-winning companies and read interesting articles from the event.
The City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, Toyota Mobility Foundation established a new Central Finland Mobility Foundation
The City of Jyväskylä will discontinue the use of Business Jyväskylä brand – in the future, the service area will be called Business Development Services .
