Beyond 2030: VTT's vision

In a world where everything is changing, the usual solutions just don’t cut it anymore.

Our world is getting even more complex at an accelerating pace. We are facing multiple burning challenges – and we need better solutions for them, fast. We need to reach higher and deeper at the same time. That’s why VTT looks beyond 2030.

We need thinking that is beyond the obvious. To make sure we focus on the right things, VTT has chosen areas of major challenges and growth opportunities: specialized areas of cutting-edge research, solutions and possibilities for collaboration. Immerse yourself in each of them here. 

Carbon neutrality

Low-carbon and smart mobility

Carbon-neutral and flexible energy system

Carbon-neutral process industry

Sustainable food system

Sustainable and smart-built environment

Hydrogen for future society

Productivity leap

High-impact renewable materials

Value creation and sharing in the circular economy

Recovery of materials from challenging secondary streams

Sustainable manufacturing

Societal resilience

Personalised health and wellness

Safe and secured society's functions

Technological challenges

Superior digital systems

Quantum technology

Super-performing materials

Synthetic biology