The 6Aika strategy that revolutionised the role of cities in innovation activities comes to an end – co-creation to continue under ecosystem agreements
The eight-year Six City Strategy, or 6Aika, has included…
In July 2022 concluded 6Aika was a strategy for sustainable urban development. It was a joint strategy of the six largest cities in Finland: Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Tampere, Turku and Oulu. Together, we tackled the challenges of urbanisation and evolved towards ever smarter and inherently human-centric cities.
Smarter, more open cities
The Six City Strategy and its projects have done extensive work for the good of Finnish urban development. The projects also support the climate goals of the cities.
New business
In the Six City Strategy projects, companies test products and services in urban environments. The advantage is that they get feedback from real users and can develop even better services.
A showcase for Finnish urban development
The Six City Strategy attracts international attention. Such extensive cooperation across different cities, organisations and sectors is rare. We are the benchmark for customer-centered, sustainable urban development.
The main results of the Six City Strategy
Out now: Experiences with 6Aika publication
The joint development programme of the six largest cities…
Out now: Era of Cities publication
The Six City Strategy results publication ‘Era of Cities’…
Retaining the basis established in the Six City Strategy is important in future innovation
The Six City Strategy has produced new operating models…
The Six City Strategy has promoted employment and competencies in the cities
6Aika projects have instilled in the big Finnish cities…
The Six City Strategy has strengthened cooperation between cities and companies
Nearly 4000 companies have participated in Six City Strategy…
The Six City Strategy has opened up urban environments as innovation platforms
The Six City Strategy has opened up urban environments…
The Six City Strategy has had a significant impact on cities – new type of cooperation with companies and a tighter expert network
The six largest cities in Finland have been cooperating…