Our focus areas

 

Sustainability and circular economy are at the heart of innovations at UPM. We leverage new ideas and develop new business and products from renewable raw materials for a future that will be less reliant on fossil-based materials. 

 
 

Partner with us

We are looking for partners around the world to develop ground-breaking new innovations and explore interesting commercial opportunities.

Co-creation

We collaborate with a diverse group of partners: customers, inventors, universities, start-ups, research institutes, manufacturers and technology suppliers.

Digitalization

Digitalization especially in the customer interface is one of our key focus areas where we are looking for new partners.

Got interested?

Circular economy, replacing fossil materials and digitalization are key focus areas for us. If you are interested in collaboration, please contact us.

 

Innovating climate-positive products, replacing fossil-based materials and digitalisation are key focus areas for us.

If you are interested in collaboration, please contact us.

 

 

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