Location Data + AI = Faster Analytics and Better Decisions
We asked Smart Data Hub Co-Founder Karri Pulkkinen how they have solved their customers’ problems and how AI accelerates location data-driven business.
Drones Leading the Way in Oulu – Testing, Research and New Ideas in the Same Airspace
Oulu is rapidly becoming a hotspot for developing new applications around drone technology. In October, Location Innovation Hub organised a Discovery Day event, giving participants the chance to visit the OuluZone test area and learn about the latest developments in drone innovation.
Finland and the future of geospatial innovation – OGC on tour in Europe
From the National Land Survey to research hubs and startups, Finland’s geospatial community is playing a growing role in shaping how the world understands and uses location data.
Bridging the gap between AI and geospatial data: Free online course
The new online course "Location and AI: Deep Dive" provides a practical deep dive into some of the most common AI applications in the geospatial domain, from satellite imagery and spatial time series to point clouds.
Drones revolutionize logistics – Food deliveries by air tested in Oulu
A pilot project in Oulu is exploring how autonomous flights can make city delivery networks more efficient and lay the groundwork for the future of drone logistics in Finland.
Revolutionizing Real-Time AI at the Edge: NinjaLabo
NinjaLabo is a deep-tech company pushing the boundaries of real-time AI processing in space and edge environments.
New online course: How to combine artificial intelligence and geospatial data in business
Location Innovation Hub offers a free online course in English on the opportunities of combining AI with geospatial data. It is especially useful for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Oulu hackathon envisions the future of smart cities
The Future Smart Cities and Digital Innovations hackathon event held in April brought together a group of creative participants to envision what a smart city might look like in the future.
Solutions to air pollution, heat and crises – Geospatial Challenge Camp 2025 concluded
The final event of the Geospatial Challenge Camp was held in early May, bringing together teams to present their innovative solutions to challenges in the well-being and health sector.
From collaboration to recognition: How the Geospatial Challenge Camp sparked a game-changing idea
The Geospatial Challenge Camp aims to engage young scientists in solving real-world sustainability challenges using digital data and location technologies.