{"id":10253,"date":"2025-03-21T15:23:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merinova.fi\/news\/regional-news\/energyvaasa-nostaa-tavoitetasoa-tuleville-vuosille\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:45:32","slug":"energyvaasa-nostaa-tavoitetasoa-tuleville-vuosille","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merinova.fi\/en\/news\/regional-news\/energyvaasa-nostaa-tavoitetasoa-tuleville-vuosille\/","title":{"rendered":"EnergyVaasa is setting higher ambitions for the next three years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new strategy of the EnergyVaasa cluster highlights the cluster\u2019s position as a global leader in the clean transition. A strong focus is placed on the cluster companies&#8217; capacity for renewal, the development of internationally competitive SMEs, and a thriving start-up culture.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next three years, the EnergyVaasa cluster will focus on strengthening collaboration between cluster stakeholders in research, development, and innovation, on promoting resilience and renewal, particularly among SMEs as well as on creating an attractive investment environment.<\/p>\n<p>New regulations and requirements related to the clean transition\u2014both nationally and internationally\u2014are driving a significant need and room for innovation. The driving factors, influencing this shift, include energy efficiency, resource efficiency, circular economy principles, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The cluster\u2019s companies and stakeholders have played a crucial role in shaping the new strategy, where resilience has been emphasized more than before. One key takeaway is the importance of competitive subcontractors. Additionally, there is a need to strengthen the region\u2019s start-up culture&#8221;, says <strong>Sabina Storbacka<\/strong>, Program Director at Merinova, adding:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Furthermore, in light of the clean transition, it is essential to maintain an attractive investment environment that draws new businesses, investments, financiers, and skilled professionals&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>EnergyVaasa is the largest energy technology hub in the Nordic countries and includes companies that develop sustainable, energy-saving technological solutions that reduce emissions. EnergyVaasa includes more than 180 companies with more than 13,000 employees in total.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new strategy of the EnergyVaasa cluster highlights the cluster\u2019s position as a global leader in the clean transition. 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