Veera Virtanen Email & Phone Number

Helsinki, Finland

I lead the building of the new Food 2.0 ecosystem: Valio is launching an extensive research, development and innovation project called Food 2.0. Its goal is to create a Finnish nature-smart food system in which growth, profitability and added value are built on the basis of sustainable production. The duration of the program is five years. The Food 2.0 project has been granted EUR 10 million for Valio and EUR 20 million for the ecosystem partners in Business Finland’s challenge competition for… Show more I lead the building of the new Food 2.0 ecosystem: Valio is launching an extensive research, development and innovation project called Food 2.0. Its goal is to create a Finnish nature-smart food system in which growth, profitability and added value are built on the basis of sustainable production. The duration of the program is five years. The Food 2.0 project has been granted EUR 10 million for Valio and EUR 20 million for the ecosystem partners in Business Finland’s challenge competition for leading companies. We welcome all stakeholders to join the ecosystem and work together for a better future! Show less

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

I led VTT's investment program Multi-material recycling platform. VTT´s Multi-material recycling platform is a unique infrastructure and know-how hub for scale-up and demonstration of industrially feasible sorting and recycling technologies for difficult to recycle plastic containing multi-materials like textiles, plastics and composites. The core in all development is the collaboration and co-creation with the industry and the brand owners to identify the development needs and find solutions… Show more I led VTT's investment program Multi-material recycling platform. VTT´s Multi-material recycling platform is a unique infrastructure and know-how hub for scale-up and demonstration of industrially feasible sorting and recycling technologies for difficult to recycle plastic containing multi-materials like textiles, plastics and composites. The core in all development is the collaboration and co-creation with the industry and the brand owners to identify the development needs and find solutions to the global polymer waste challenge, reduce carbon emissions and dependence on imported materials, and promote circular economy. The pilot infra is located at VTT Bioruukki piloting center in Espoo. My passion is to drive circular economy and to support Finnish technology based companies to grow sustainably and find synergy. In this role I can do it by combining research excellence, pilot infrastructure, business development, public financing instruments and my networks in the area of circular economy.Relevant sectors: Circular economy, bioeconomy, chemistry, biomass processes, fiberproducts, textiles, plastics, bioplastics, composites, biotechnology, bioenergy Show less

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

I scouted and created new business opportunities for Woodly material as well as built new value chains to enable joint development, production and market entry for new Woodly product innovations. I was also building the partner network in Europe and beyond to enable successfull growth through export. Sustainability and circular economy questions are very important for Woodly success and thus in the future Woodly focuses on finding solution in durable products, reuse and closed-loop systems.… Show more I scouted and created new business opportunities for Woodly material as well as built new value chains to enable joint development, production and market entry for new Woodly product innovations. I was also building the partner network in Europe and beyond to enable successfull growth through export. Sustainability and circular economy questions are very important for Woodly success and thus in the future Woodly focuses on finding solution in durable products, reuse and closed-loop systems. However today Woodly still puts a lot of effort in building the capabilities and partner network in traditional recycling from consumer waste as the first products are from food to go packaging-category. I led the circular economy expertise at Woodly. My work at Woodly was a one year industrial exchange period from VTT.Woodly is a producer of a wood-based, clear, transparent, carbon-neutral and recyclable plastic, suitable for all forms of plastics packaging and items. Woodly products have been commercialized in Europe. Woodly is still in early stage but with enormous ambition level to be one of the key solutions to tackle the plastic challenge globally. Show less

Helsinki, Finland

I studied Woodly recycling possibilities within the existing recycling system and made a circular economy roadmap for Woodly. I also built value chains and collaboration to ensure circular economy targets for Woodly material are met in the future. Woodly is a producer of a wood-based, clear, transparent, carbon-neutral and recyclable plastic, suitable for all forms of plastics packaging and items. Woodly products have been commercialized in Europe. Woodly is still in early stage but… Show more I studied Woodly recycling possibilities within the existing recycling system and made a circular economy roadmap for Woodly. I also built value chains and collaboration to ensure circular economy targets for Woodly material are met in the future. Woodly is a producer of a wood-based, clear, transparent, carbon-neutral and recyclable plastic, suitable for all forms of plastics packaging and items. Woodly products have been commercialized in Europe. Woodly is still in early stage but with enormous ambition level to be one of the key solutions to tackle the plastic challenge globally. Recyclability is the key element in getting Woodly as one of the most significant material brands globally. Facts:- Woodly is wood based, transparent and carbon neutral plastic suitable for all sorts of plastic packaging and products- Woodly is not biodegradable - Woodly fits in mechanical and chemical plastics recycling- Recycled Woodly has uses in various applications Show less

Espoo, Finland

My passion is to build new value chains and facilitate technology based ecosystems to form and find synergy. My main motivation is to create better world for our kids. Responsible for: - Business ecosystem and value network building for jointly funded project initiatives (Business Finland and EU funding)- Planning and implementation of a process for VTT on how to build high and uniform quality BF co-innovation projects- Project portfolio management for Business Finland funded… Show more My passion is to build new value chains and facilitate technology based ecosystems to form and find synergy. My main motivation is to create better world for our kids. Responsible for: - Business ecosystem and value network building for jointly funded project initiatives (Business Finland and EU funding)- Planning and implementation of a process for VTT on how to build high and uniform quality BF co-innovation projects- Project portfolio management for Business Finland funded projects in the area of VTT Sustainable products and materials - Idea phase business development and coaching of the project teams- Business Finland - VTT relationship buildingRelevant sectors: Circular economy, bioeconomy, biotechnology, bioenergy, chemistry, biomass processes, fiberproducts, bioplastics, food and beverage Show less

Espoo, Finland

I was responsible for building strategic customer alignment for my portfolio customers and seeking new opportunities that help in building success for the customers. My duties included: development of a clear understanding of customer’s business strategy, needs and growth opportunities in their business environment; analysing market opportunities and seeking new growth customers; planning and executing sales and marketing activities; keeping track of the sales funnel in the CRM; building… Show more I was responsible for building strategic customer alignment for my portfolio customers and seeking new opportunities that help in building success for the customers. My duties included: development of a clear understanding of customer’s business strategy, needs and growth opportunities in their business environment; analysing market opportunities and seeking new growth customers; planning and executing sales and marketing activities; keeping track of the sales funnel in the CRM; building virtual sales teams among researcher community. Relevant sectors: Industrial biotechnology, food, energy, circular economy Show less

Espoo

Responsible for technology transfer from research to industrial applications in Industrial biotechnology research area: Find and evaluate technological inventions, secure funding and manage projects in commercialisation pipeline, IPR management, sales support and direct sales for customers, business mindset nurturing among scientists. Main application areas: biofuels, biochemicals, enzymes, food and cosmetic ingredients. Organisation and coordination of high level business events.

Espoo

Program manager in the Center of Water Efficiency Excellence (SWEET) –program established between Kemira Oyj and VTT. Project manager in the Enhancement of bioethanol production project. Sales and marketing of solutions for resource efficient biomass utilization.

Espoo

Leader for the Wet End –team.Enzyme application research and development for pulp and paper industry. Responsible for sales and marketing in the field of biotechnology.

Espoo

Research scientist and project manager in the area of bioprocess technology :- Biotechnical production of L-fucose: fermentation and down strean processing.- Development of process equipment for solid state fermentation- Industrial utilization of solid state fermentation techniques