VTT’s Impact Review shows how the new technological capabilities created by VTT give rise to new, growth oriented companies in Finland and accelerate RDI activities in business. VTT’s customers experience concrete value from cooperation, as demonstrated by a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 82.
VTT’s mission is to promote the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in business and society. VTT’s impact is created through the renewal of its customers and society at large. The review brings together information and results that enable an assessment of the impact of VTT’s operations. It also reports on the progress of significant development projects and investments, as well as VTT’s role in strengthening resilience.
We want to be a useful partner for our customers so that the new technologies we develop create real value for companies and society. We also invest systematically in startups that generate new business based on technology and innovation.
Senior Vice President, Strategy, VTT
Key figures from the Impact Review
- Business renewal: 64% of customers say that cooperation has accelerated the development of new products, services, processes and technologies. VTT’s customer Net Promoter Score (NPS) is 82.
- Growth companies: More than 60 startups have spun out of VTT, and VTT originated startups raised approximately EUR 400 million in venture capital investments in 2025.
- Sustainability: 64% of customers say that cooperation has advanced their sustainability and responsibility goals.
- Competence and talent: 93% of customers say that cooperation has increased their knowledge base, and at the end of 2025 VTT’s PhD programme included 91 doctoral researchers.
The review makes visible how research and innovation activities support business renewal in practice. It brings together concrete observations on the value that cooperation creates for competence, business development and competitiveness.
author of the Impact Review, VTT
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