Helsinki Partners and Lahti Region Development LADEC Sign MoU with Mitsubishi Estate on Collaboration with Regenerative Community Tokyo

HELSINKI, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Helsinki Partners (Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland) and Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd. (Headquarters: Lahti, Finland, hereinafter "LADEC") have each signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Atsushi Nakajima) regarding collaboration with Regenerative Community Tokyo (hereinafter "RCT") on October 6, 2025, at the Embassy of Finland in Tokyo.

Leveraging mutual expertise and networks to promote innovation toward a sustainable society

The purpose of the MoU is to promote the sharing and utilization of expertise and networks between the parties to foster innovation addressing challenges related to sustainable societies and cities.

"This MoU highlights the impact of shared values and bold collaboration. Helsinki is excited to welcome future-focused companies like Mitsubishi Estate's Regenerative Community Tokyo, which champions sustainability and innovation. Together, we're empowering cities that put people, planet, and long-term progress first ", comments Tiina Mikkonen, Head of Investment Promotion at Helsinki Partners.

Japan and Finland have enjoyed more than a century of friendship. In June 2025, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President of Finland Alexander Stubb issued a Joint Statement on Strengthening Future Cooperation. As the two countries further expand collaboration across various fields—including economy, diplomacy, IT, culture, and people-to-people exchange—this partnership aims to extend cooperation at the city level and contribute to the mutual development of both nations.

"Through this collaboration, Mitsubishi Estate / Regenerative Community Tokyo will contribute to the creation of international solutions that address social challenges through the sharing of networks and expertise", says Mitsubishi Estate / Regenerative Community Tokyo.

Outline of the MoU

Through this agreement, Helsinki Partners, LADEC, and RCT operated by Mitsubishi Estate will advance cooperation in the following areas:

• Supporting the growth of companies working to solve social and urban sustainability challenges, as well as talent development and exchange
• Establishing mechanisms for sharing knowledge and exchange information between RCT and Finnish partners
• Promoting joint events, seminars, and collaborative pilot projects

"For the Lahti Region, the collaboration with Mitsubishi Estate and Regenerative Community Tokyo marks the beginning of new opportunities between our regions. Sharing strong common values and interests provides a solid foundation for future cooperation. We are all excited to see how Finnish and Japanese companies can benefit from this new bridge of friendship", concluded Isto Vanhamäki, Director, Business Region Development of LADEC.

Through this collaboration, the two Finnish cities will work together as one, sharing their innovation ecosystems with Japanese partners. The partnership aims to provide seamless support for companies pursuing sustainable growth, offering opportunities for pilot projects in urban and digital fields as well as a strong gateway for expanding into Europe.

More information:

Helsinki Partners
Eelis Torvinen, Marketing Communications Manager
[email protected] 

Sonja Malin, Senior Advisor
[email protected] 
+358 40 017 5636

Lahti Region Development (LADEC Ltd.)
Isto Vanhamäki, Director, Business Region Development
[email protected] 

Regenerative Community Tokyo
[email protected] 

About the Partners:

Helsinki Partners
Helsinki Partners is a public–private organisation established by the City of Helsinki to promote investment, talent attraction, and city marketing. The organisation connects and supports investors, companies, and entrepreneurs from Finland and abroad by linking them to the diverse talent and business opportunities that the Helsinki metropolitan area offers.

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is internationally recognised for its strengths in Nordic design, digital innovation, sustainability, and education. It has been ranked the Happiest Country in the World for eight consecutive years by the United Nations. The city is home to SLUSH, one of the world's largest startup events, attracting over 13,000 participants each year—including venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and investors. Several Japanese companies, including MUJI, Murata Manufacturing, and Marubeni Corporation, have established operations in Helsinki.

Lahti Region Development LADEC
LADEC is a regional business development company that supports sustainable growth and competitiveness across the Päijät-Häme region in Southern Finland. Funded by ten municipalities, it works on behalf of the entire region to strengthen the business environment, attract investments and help companies start, grow and internationalize. LADEC provides expert guidance, connects enterprises with partners and funding opportunities, and promotes innovation and green transition solutions in close cooperation with municipalities, educational institutions and the private sector. As a trusted regional partner, LADEC plays a key role in advancing long-term economic development and future-ready business in the area.

Located about 100 km north of Helsinki, Lahti was named the European Green Capital 2021 by the European Union. The city is a European leader in renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable urban development.

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Estate is a comprehensive developer whose core mission is to contribute to society through urban development. Centered around the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho (collectively "Otemachi-Marunouchi-Yurakucho" or "OMY") area near Tokyo Station, the company operates a broad range of real estate-related businesses.

Regenerative Community Tokyo (RCT), established by Mitsubishi Estate, is a membership-based knowledge and innovation platform focused on sustainability and regenerative business. As part of OMY's urban development strategy, RCT aims to advance sustainable business practices and foster a regenerative society.

Through this collaboration, RCT and Finnish partners will create opportunities to exchange advanced knowledge and technology, supporting partnerships and the co-creation of international solutions between RCT member companies and European players.

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