3DBear
- Learning environments
- Learning materials and educational technology
- Working life partnerships and competence development
3DBear is a leading Finnish edtech company focused on delivering solutions that enhance authentic, inspiring learning experiences, especially in vocational education and training.Our solutions include virtual reality, immersive spaces, and interactive online courses. We offer technologies from top-tier suppliers, tailored to meet our customers' specific needs.Pedagogical principles and user-friendly interfaces are central to our approach. With over 500 projects implemented globally, we work closely with over 60% of vocational education institutions in Finland.Our services:Ready-made online courses with pedagogical simulations for hands-on learningCo-development of virtual learning solutionsTraining and consulting for online learning
Global Education Services Taitaja (Eduko)
- Corporate training
- Degrees and qualifications
GEST offers professional training and education services in Welfare, ICT, Construction and metal work, Automotive, Logistics as well as Commerce and Services. It adds value by developing, marketing and putting into practise high quality adult education and services needed by students and business life and to support lifelong learning. Continuous improvement, problem solving, co-operation with working life partners and an international element are essential in its vocational education work.
Edulyzer
- Evaluation and quality assurance
- Learning materials and educational technology
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Edulyzer is a digital service designed to support the development of resilient, inclusive, and engaging learning environments in schools. The service collects and analyzes data from the main stakeholders (learners, teachers, headmasters and parents) of the school community to provide a comprehensive overview of school culture and development. Edulyzer empowers teachers, school leaders and educational authorities with insights to promote staff development, leadership, and continuous improvement. Overall, the data helps guide pedagogical decisions which improve commitment to organizational aims and eventually learning outcomes of the learners.
GraphoGame
- Learning materials and educational technology
GraphoGameis a market leader in 6 countries. In Finland, GraphoGame is used by nearly all preschoolers and over 90% of first graders. The app has been downloaded nearly 10 million times globally. GraphoGame is globally the only portfolio of literacy games that have undergone thorough neuropsychology, speech pathology, and psycholinguistics research and validation to ensure all language versions are evidence-based and effective. According to University of Cambridge, GraphoGame is “as effective as 1:1 teacher support in a classroom”. GraphoGame is available in 14 languages. GraphoGame was awarded the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize in 2023 for our efforts to teach millions of kids to read in their mother tongues. Our offering to schools, includes GraphoGame Data Platform. What sets it apart is the unprecedented insight it provides into the reading process.
Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects
- Learning environments
Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects (LMA) is an internationally acclaimed architecture office especially known for their museum projects and education buildings. Renowned for their deep understanding of the impact of history, location and the human touch, LMA architecture stretches far beyond materiality. The founders, Professor Ilmari Lahdelma and Professor Rainer Mahlamäki, have been working together since the 1980s and they have won over 100 prizes in architecture competitions, which makes LMA one of the most experienced and successful Finnish offices. Their principal works include, for example, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (2013), the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Myllypuro Campus (2019) and the Kastelli School and Community Centre (2014).
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK
- Degrees and qualifications
- Educational reforms
- Working life partnerships and competence development
VAMK Vaasa University of Applied Sciences is located in Vaasa, the Nordic hub for energy technology. In education, we focus on energy efficient technology, international business, and modern health care and social welfare services. We have a long tradition of research and development, expert services and project partnerships. Our design center MUOVA is expert in market-oriented design acting as a link between the business and the academic world.
Qridi
- Evaluation and quality assurance
- Learning materials and educational technology
- School concepts
Qridi is an awarded pedagogical software for better teaching and learning. Qridi has been developed together with innovative Finnish teachers and experts based on the most recent results of studies on learning. Qridi is a comprehensive tool that allows pupils to conduct self, peer and group evaluations, and it allows for the use of guardian and teacher evaluations in an easy-to-use environment. With Qridi, it is possible to direct and monitor pupils’ individual learning processes in a variety of ways. Qridi can be used to evaluate and, at the same time, teach a broad array of skills (21st century skills): behaviour and the whole make up of knowledge, skills, attitudes and will. The tool has especially been designed for guidance and the evaluation of continuous learning. Qridi is also used in the sport and business sectors, where learning and impact are crucial for individuals and groups.
Metropolia
- Degrees and qualifications
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is the largest in Finland, with over 18,000 students and 1,000 staff. Recognized as a bold reformer and builder of a sustainable future, Metropolia offers diverse programs in health care and social services, business, technology, and culture, equipping graduates to meet real-world challenges. Its three innovation platforms develop solutions for future-proof health, clean and sustainable living, and smart, creative cities. Through global partnerships, tailored training, consultancy, and research, Metropolia channels its expertise to meet partners’ evolving needs worldwide.
Council for Creative Education - CCE Finland
- Educational travel and visits
- School concepts
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Council for Creative Education (CCE) Finland aims to redefine education through creativity based on research and expertise from Finnish academia. We offer tailored teacher training and CCE Finland school development programs to enhance educational quality with curriculum & pedagogical development with leadership professional development. Finland Education Tours offers the opportunity to experience firsthand the Finnish education system, including school visits and workshops by Finnish experts to educators from 50+ countries. The innovative SISU Box provides educators with a curated selection of toys and learning aids designed to foster creativity, imagination, and holistic development in young learners.
GRADIA
- Corporate training
- Degrees and qualifications
- Working life partnerships and competence development
GRADIA is a recognized and awarded large-scale provider of general and vocational education in Finland, with around 20, 000 students, and over 90 qualification programmes. Gradia is determined to share its knowledge and know-how of successful Finnish education system by helping its global partners to develop innovative operational models for improved performance in TVET. Gradia have concluded numerous successful projects all over the world being the first in Finland to provide accredited Finnish vocational and professional qualifications abroad. It offers expertise in entrepreneurship, pedagogical training, developing curricula and working life co-operation in addition to assessment in education in co-operation with its partners.
Moomin Language School / Playvation
- Learning materials and educational technology
Moomin Language School by Playvation Ltd is a digital language learning service for children aged 3-10 which can be easily and cost effectively adopted by any early learning organization. This unique immersive learning method is based on research, and it has academically proven results from several countries. The service has been designed by a professional team of linguists, language teachers, early childhood educators and experts of technology.
Educraftor
- Corporate training
- Teacher training and educational leadership
- Working life partnerships and competence development
Learning and innovation agency working with Ministries, National Agencies for Education, Corporations, Teacher Training Schools, Universities, the European Commission, UNESCO, Cities, Municipalities and more. We work with (digital) learning and innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship and innovation processes, accelerating teams and solutions, and offer custom-built solutions for any size challenge. Examples include designing and implementing innovation projects for teacher training schools in Finland and running the Digital Education Accelerator programme for the European Commission.
Cesim
- Corporate training
- Learning environments
- Learning materials and educational technology
Cesim is the world's leading provider of multilingual, multidisciplinary business simulations that help educators improve student engagement and employability. Our simulations put responsible management into action as an integrated part of business strategy and reward long-term value creation. Schools in more than 40 countries are already improving their learner success with Cesim.
Sopu Academy Oy
- Corporate training
- Learning materials and educational technology
- Working life partnerships and competence development
Inspired by Finland’s “win-win focused problem solving culture”, Sopu Academy provides technologically enhanced soft-skills training solutions for professionals, and students. The company uses technologically enhanced role-play simulations with its mobile app. Corporate learning solutions include training programs focusing on negotiation, conflict-resolution, team-work and intercultural communication skills. Youth programs focus on international communication skills, work-life skills, and other fundamental soft skills. Custom training programs and curriculums can be designed for async and sync learning experience.
Freeed.com
- Learning environments
- Learning materials and educational technology
- Teacher training and educational leadership
Freeed.com is the platform for teachers to share, discover, and sell the best educational resources. Freeed is a fast-growing teachers’ community with +300 000 teachers from Italy, Spain and Finland. We support collaboration and peer-support among teachers.