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Cefmof participates in financing the Hippos Knowledge Center
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The construction of the new sports and exercise facilities at Jyväskylä Hippos will begin in December. All parties involved in the project confirmed their participation through agreements today, October 28, 2025, at the kickoff meeting. The investment of over 210 million euros in the Hippos Center for sports, elite athletics, research, and education is unique…
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Cefmof brings light and hydrogen to Ruusupuisto at the City of Light Festival
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Cefmof will take part in the City of Light Festival in Jyväskylä this September. This year, we are supporting the Ruusupuisto light art area, which combines internationally acclaimed art with future energy solutions. The highlight of Ruusupuisto will be the Fantastic Planet installation by Australian light artist Amanda Parer, featuring three enormous illuminated figures that…
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Cefmof Participated in Investor Day and Presented the Cefmof Award
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Jyväskylä Business Rally Investor Day was held for the tenth time this year. Haruka Arai, Executive Director of Cefmof, joined the event as one of the juries to seek startups that are investment-ready and provide an access to a 2-year incubation program at the Jyväskylä Startup Factory at the heart of Finland’s most agile testing…
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Cefmof to install hydrogen production unit next to Jyväskylä’s hydrogen refueling station
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Cefmof will install a hydrogen production unit adjacent to Jyväskylä’s hydrogen refueling station by the end of 2025. For this project, the foundation has ordered a 1-megawatt containerised alkaline-water electrolyser (AEL) from Asahi Kasei, a global technology company advancing sustainable hydrogen solutions. The alkaline water electrolyser will be installed next to the station and will…
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Experience Green Hydrogen Activities at Hydrogen Pitstops
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The Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) will organize a three-day public outreach event titled Hydrogen Pitstop during the Secto Rally Finland from July 31 to August 2, 2025. The event takes place across three locations in Jyväskylä and offers visitors an opportunity to explore practical applications of hydrogen technology. Hydrogen Pitstops aim to increase awareness…
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H2 Innovation Alliance launched – New hydrogen innovation partnership in Central Finland
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A major cooperation agreement has been signed in Central Finland to establish the H2 Innovation Alliance; a strategic partnership focused on hydrogen-driven innovation. The agreement, signed in June 2025, brings together eight key organizations: Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof), City of Jyväskylä, VTT, University of Jyväskylä, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä Startup Factory, Kasvu…
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Harvia and Toyota Co-Develop Concept Model for Hydrogen Sauna Utilizing Hydrogen Combustion Technology
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– Demonstration in Finland to Explore New Potential Applications for Hydrogen and Carbon Neutrality – Harvia Plc (CEO: Matias Järnefelt; hereafter “Harvia”) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Operating Officer, President: Koji Sato; hereafter “Toyota”) teamed up to produce a concept model for what is believed to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered sauna (as of this writing,…
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The Hydrogen Bus Tour will arrive in Jyväskylä – Workshop takes place on June 3, 2025
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Nordic Hydrogen Bus Tour arrived in Finland and will stop in Jyväskylä on 3.6 The Nordic Hydrogen Bus Tour will stop in Jyväskylä on Tuesday 3 June. Although the buses on this tour are not hydrogen buses purchased for Jyväskylä, this is a great opportunity to get to know the world of hydrogen transport. The…
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Hydrogen buses to be deployed in Jyväskylä – project advances to implementation
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Jyväskylä is taking concrete steps toward launching hydrogen-powered public transport, as five hydrogen buses acquired by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) are set to arrive in Finland at the beginning of June. The fleet will be handed over to Koiviston Auto Jyväskylä, which will be responsible for operating and maintaining the buses. Service will…
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Business Rally Investor Day 2025 for Startups
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Cefmof will be at Jyväskylä Business Investor Day 2025 Jyväskylä Business Investor Day will take place on 31 July 2025 at Sataman Viilu in Jyväskylä. Haruka Arai, Executive Director of Cefmof, will join the event as one of the juries to seek startups that are investment-ready and provide innovative solutions in the fields of sustainability, carbon…
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Cefmof grants EUR 1.325 million to support hydrogen research at the University of Jyväskylä
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The Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) has awarded EUR 1.325 million in funding to the University of Jyväskylä (JYU) to strengthen hydrogen research and advance sustainable mobility and circular economy. The five-year research programme will be supported by an additional EUR 250,000 in co-financing from the University. The initiative reflects a strategic partnership between JYU…
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“World of Hydrogen” Exhibition Opens in Jyväskylä
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The Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) will open a new, free exhibition titled World of Hydrogen at the Aalto2 Museum in Jyväskylä on April 11. The World of Hydrogen Exhibition The Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) will open a new, free exhibition titled World of Hydrogen at the Aalto2 Museum Centre in Jyväskylä on April 11. The…