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Tampere City Lab


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   26 Sep 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

Business Tampere operates several initiatives to support AI testing and experimentation, notably the Tampere City Lab, which is part of the EU-wide Citcom.ai initiative and network of testing and experimentation facilities to help bring AI innovations to market responsibly. It provides a combination of virtual and physical testbeds for smart city and AI-powered solutions and supports the development and testing of AI technologies in real-world urban environments.

Name in original language

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Initiative overview

The main objective of this project is to speed up the responsible use of AI in urban life by connecting developers with real infrastructure and data. The Lab reduces risk for both companies and public bodies while ensuring innovation is shaped by real city needs.

The initiative offers both virtual and physical testbeds. Virtual tools include Tampere’s IoT platform with sensor data, analytics, and development toolkits. Physical environments include Hervanta for autonomous vehicles, Tyyppaamo for energy and building systems, and the Nokia Arena for event-related solutions. Alongside access to these facilities, the Lab provides project support, partnerships, and guidance on intellectual property.

Tampere City Lab is also part of the EU-wide Citcom.ai network, which links similar testing facilities across Europe and enables shared learning and collaboration. 

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Business Tampere

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Business Tampere

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • AI Research Centres/Centres of Excellence/Expertise, specialised AI teams, labs

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2023

Binding:

  • Non-binding