Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is the biggest multitechnological applied research organisation in Northern Europe. VTT provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world class technologies and applied research services thus improving its clients' competitiveness and competence. Through its international scientific and technology network, VTT can produce information, upgrade technology knowledge, create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders. VTT is a part of the Finnish innovation system under the domain of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. VTT is a non-profit-making research organisation. VTT has ISO9001:2008 certificate. VTT operates in VTT Group structure starting January 1, 2010. The new structure strengthens VTT’s position in domestic and international research markets and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of VTT operations. VTT Group consists of VTT research and development, business solutions, strategic research, IP business, and Group services and VTT Group companies VTT Expert Services Ltd, VTT International Ltd and VTT Ventures Ltd. The companies offer expert, testing, certification and product approval services, services for boosting VTT's international networking and business as well as spin-off activities.
Address
Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)
P.O. Box 1000
FI-02044 VTT
Phone: +358 20 722 111
Fax: +358 20 722 7001
email: info(@)vtt.fi
Activities:
- Research
Coordinated projects
- Co-processing of upgraded bio-liquids in standard refinery unit(Biocoup) Details of Co-processing of upgraded bio-liquids in standard refinery unit(Biocoup)
- Nano- and microtechnology -based analytical devices for online measurements of bioprocesses (NANOBE) Details of Nano- and microtechnology -based analytical devices for online measurements of bioprocesses (NANOBE)
- Novel high-performance enzymes and micro-organisms for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to bioethanol (NEMO) Details of Novel high-performance enzymes and micro-organisms for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to bioethanol (NEMO)
- Rational design of plant systems for sustainable generation of value-added industrial products (SMARTCELL) Details of Rational design of plant systems for sustainable generation of value-added industrial products (SMARTCELL)
Involved in research projects:
- Contained molecular farming - Controllable contained systems for high yield and consistency (CoMoFarm) Details of Contained molecular farming - Controllable contained systems for high yield and consistency (CoMoFarm)
- Metagenomics for bioexploration - tools and application (METAEXPLORE) Details of Metagenomics for bioexploration - tools and application (METAEXPLORE)
- Natural antimicrobials for innovative and safe packaging (NAFISPACK ) Details of Natural antimicrobials for innovative and safe packaging (NAFISPACK )
- Systems Biology as a Driver for Industrial Biotechnology (SYSINBIO ) Details of Systems Biology as a Driver for Industrial Biotechnology (SYSINBIO )
Coordinated collaborative projects:
- Pro Lignin - High-Value Products from Lignin Side-Streams of Modern Biorefineries Details of Pro Lignin - High-Value Products from Lignin Side-Streams of Modern Biorefineries
Work package leader of collaborative projects:
- Pro Lignin - High-Value Products from Lignin Side-Streams of Modern Biorefineries Details of Pro Lignin - High-Value Products from Lignin Side-Streams of Modern Biorefineries


