Open call for applications: Otaniemi on the Road to Sustainability
We are inviting companies and other actors to develop and test sustainable mobility solutions during the Otaniemi sustainable mobility theme month in May 2026. Our goal is to strengthen the attractiveness of public transport, streamline travel chains, make it easier to find services and improve accessibility of services at a busy transport hub.
Solutions suitable for testing may be ready-made products, services in their pilot phase, or new experiments that provider wants to develop in a genuine urban environment with users. We are looking for solutions, including those for:
- micromobility, such as electric bikes and scooters
- safe bicycle parking concepts
- car-sharing and other shared mobility services
- logistics pick-up points and last mile solutions
- information services that support travel chains, such as signs and real-time information
- dynamic services that adapt to demand or weather conditions
Companies will implement their trials in the Otaniemi area at their own expense. The length of the test period may vary from a one-day demo to a trial lasting the whole of May. There are a limited number of places, and these will be filled as soon as we find suitable actors.
Organisations with a European business ID can participate in the open call. Solutions that are still in their development phase are also welcome, and we offer support for co-creation and testing arrangements.
Solutions for the open call can be submitted on the Forum Virium Helsinki website(external link, opens in a new window) until 16:00 on 31 March 2026.
For more information on the open call, see the PDF file attached at the end of the news item.
The open call is part of the EU co-funded SOLMU project, which promotes sustainable mobility solutions and supports companies in developing new business models, products, and services. The project is being implemented by the City of Espoo, the City of Helsinki (Business Helsinki), and Forum Virium Helsinki Oy.
What is the Otaniemi on the Road to Sustainability theme month?
The Otaniemi on the Road to Sustainability theme month will inspire employees, students, and residents in the area to move about in more sustainable ways. We want to promote smooth everyday life and improve health and well-being by offering opportunities to experiment with new mobility services and alternatives that support a sustainable lifestyle. The theme month will be implemented in close cooperation with key actors in Otaniemi, including higher education institutions, companies, and transport operators.