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Ernest Protasiewicz
Helsinki has outperformed most major European cities in its handling of the pandemic. For those looking to set up shop, the Finnish capital offers a vibrant scene and – due to events such as Slush, Europe’s biggest start-up gathering – attracts capital far beyond its size. In recent years the city has given rise to several international growth companies in sectors ranging from technology to biomaterials, as well as those drawing on Finland’s rich design heritage. Things are looking up for the city’s entrepreneurs – and this sense of excitement is palpable.
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Mayor of Helsinki, Jan Vapaavuori
The company plans commercial-scale production of protein for human consumption from carbon dioxide and electricity.
The company says that changing the way protein is produced will have an effect not only on greenhouse gases, but also a wide range of other climate issues.
Image: Esko Jämsä / AOP
The three-year old start-up Solar Foods has received 10 million euros in funding from the Finnish Climate Fund, the first investment by the organisation.
The capital loan now granted will go towards starting commercial-scale production of protein for human consumption made from atmospheric carbon dioxide and electricity.
According to Solar Foods CEO
Pasi Vainikka, the company s aim is break the direct link between food production and agriculture.