3. Smart Indicators 3.1 Smart Economy Retaining and attracting talent and promoting creativity
Helsinki
Forum Virium Helsinki A subsidiary of the City of Helsinki Group, develops new digital services in cooperation with companies, City of Helsinki, other public sector organizations, and Helsinki residents. The aim is to create better services and new business, plus to open up contacts for international markets. Forum Virium Helsinki has made Finland and the Helsinki Metropolitan Area an internationally recognized showcase for digital services, in the process attracting a number of top‐level international organizations to invest in their operations here. Forum Virium Helsinki is the central node of the EU in the development of digital services. The project has enabled participating companies to generate significant international business.
Barcelona
"Do it in Barcelona" Programme Bacelona City Council programme to attract talent. "Do it in Barcelona" offers personalised plans to implement activities in Barcelona successfully: Emprende: to create or develop a business. Trabaja: to explore professional career opportunities in Barcelona. Investiga: to develop research activities in Barcelona. Estudia: to take master or postgraduate studies in Barcelona. Instálate: support to settle in the city and look for accommodation and schools. www.doitinbcn.com
www.forumvirium.fi
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