The document discusses creative industries and initiatives in the cities of Tampere and Helsinki, Finland. It describes several programs and organizations that support entrepreneurship and innovation such as Creative Tampere, New Factory, ProAcademy, Demola, Protomo, and Hub Tampere. It also discusses education programs and universities including Tampere University of Technology, Aalto University, and their respective research centers and initiatives in fields like ICT, optoelectronics, and design. Helsinki was designated the World Design Capital for 2012 in recognition of design's role in the city.