Helsinki, 5th June 2024 – Digiole, a leading provider of innovative AI solutions for startup ecosystems, is excited to announce its partnership with the University of Helsinki Incubators' Biosphere programme to implement an innovative AI-powered Mentorship program. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the application of AI technologies to enhance educational and entrepreneurial ecosystems globally.

The AI Assistants for the Biosphere incubation programme will be deployed to scale not only the availability of mentors but also those of the Biosphere programme team too. 

This technology not only reflects Digiole's cutting-edge AI capabilities, but also aligns with our mission to empower innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem stakeholders with scalable and impactful solutions.
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The initial pilot phase at the University of Helsinki has already showcased remarkable results, with mentors reporting enhanced efficiency and deeper engagement with mentees. Oscar Ramirez, a key mentor in the Biosphere incubation program and CEO at Digiole, is actively using this AI tool, further demonstrating its efficacy and potential. More about his experience can be seen here: Oscar's AI Assistant.

Looking Ahead
Digiole is committed to further innovating and expanding the reach of our AI technologies. Our partnership with the University of Helsinki is just the beginning. We are dedicated to exploring new use cases and pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve to support entrepreneurship, innovation and beyond.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
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About Digiole
Digiole is a global technology firm specializing in advanced digital interoperability solutions that facilitate ecosystem business models across various industries. With over a decade of expertise in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems worldwide, Digiole offers consulting and training services to over 30 ecosystems. Digiole solutions are designed to seamlessly connect ecosystem actors, platforms, and data, enhancing ecosystem interoperability in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.

About Biosphere Incubation Programme
The Biosphere Incubator of the University of Helsinki’s six-month, intensive mentor-driven incubator program focused on green tech, green transition and circular economy focused on  transforming research, technology, or business concept into a globally recognized venture. Combining immersive workshops with strategic collaboration amongst teams, mentors, and experts, the Biosphere Incubator program offers a platform for unparalleled entrepreneurial growth through our connections with Finnish and international corporates and investors that ensure robust support for your venture's establishment, expansion, and monumental scaling.
The focus of the Biosphere program is to help the venture teams to create a scalable, fundable, and impactful startup based on real and disruptive innovations. We want each team to transform the industry that you are focusing on, and to successfully enter the international market. That is the main difference between Biosphere and other incubators in Finland: we follow an internationalization approach that helps the venture teams to engage with market players globally from the programme's inception.

About Digiole
Digiole is a global technology firm specializing in advanced digital interoperability solutions that facilitate ecosystem business models across various industries. With over a decade of expertise in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems worldwide, Digiole offers consulting and training services to over 30 ecosystems. Digiole solutions are designed to seamlessly connect ecosystem actors, platforms, and data, enhancing ecosystem interoperability in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.

​About Economic Development Lethbridge & RINSA​
Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth and prosperity in Lethbridge, Alberta. With a mission to strengthen and develop the local economy, EDL initiates and facilitates proactive economic development strategies, promoting Lethbridge as an excellent place to live, learn, invest, and do business. The organization collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including local businesses, government bodies, and educational institutions, to create a vibrant and diversified economic base that supports both traditional industries and emerging technologies. EDL also owns and operates Tecconnect, a technology incubator that provides vital support to tech startups and entrepreneurs, further bolstering the region’s innovation ecosystem.
 
As a founding member and active participant of the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA), EDL plays a crucial role in providing resources, mentorship, and connections to help startups and small businesses grow and succeed. RINSA is a collaborative network that brings together various partners, including post-secondary institutions, government agencies, rural and Indigenous economic development organizations and industry leaders, to create a supportive ecosystem for innovation. It focuses on fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, providing access to funding and expertise, and promoting the commercialization of new technologies and business ideas.