Welcome to Turku Science Park!
Would you like to work in the heart of Turku’s business life, where science meets art and business meets the public sector? Turku Science Park is home to more than 400 companies and organisations, led by the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University, and Turku University of Applied Sciences.
Around 50,000 people work and study in the area, united by a strong desire to collaborate. The Science Park community meets regularly at weekly Science Park training sessions, breakfast seminars, Christmas porridge gatherings, Shrovetide skating events and sports events organised by Technology Properties.
Everything in the Science Park is close by, and Turku city centre is easily reached on foot, by bike, by bus or even by e‑scooter.
Welcome to the centre of Turku’s business life
Over the past decade, Turku Science Park has experienced strong growth – and for good reason. It is the undisputed centre of business in Turku, where science meets art and business meets the public sector.
More than 400 companies and organisations operate in the area, led by the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University and Turku University of Applied Sciences. Approximately 50,000 people work and study here, and the area is located within walking distance of Turku city centre.
History
Turku Science Park began with the construction of DataCity in 1988. The idea was to bring high‑tech companies and academic research in Turku together under one roof. The project originated from the vision of property developer Juhani Lunden, who proposed the idea of an “IT House,” later named DataCity.
The future of Turku Science Park
The development of the Turku campus and Turku Science Park is one of the City of Turku’s key strategic projects. Expansion of the Science Park towards the Itäharju industrial area will further strengthen the district as an urban hub for expertise, innovation, mobility and living.
Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki
Joki is a versatile meeting and event centre located in the heart of Turku Science Park. Operating on a one‑stop‑shop principle, Joki provides everything you need for your events.
The venues range from large live events to smaller private gatherings, and Joki also serves as a high‑quality production location for virtual and hybrid events.
Joki is open on weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00.
A guided tour of Turku Science Park
Would you like to explore Turku Science Park? Are you interested in Turku’s business ecosystem, architecture, urban development or art? Or are you looking for office or meeting spaces and want to learn more about what the Science Park has to offer?
We organise guided tours in our properties and their surroundings, welcoming both groups and individual visitors. Tours are suitable for everyone from work communities to school groups, and are always tailored to participants’ interests. A tour may include, for example: A visit to Joki Visitor Centre, viewing underground art in the parking garages, admiring city views from the Circus representation space learning about the transformation of Itäharju into a residential and working district and sliding down the slide located in EduCity.
Tours are primarily organised on weekdays between 8:00 and 16:00, guided by Technology Properties’ staff.