Commu App is the Best Sustainable Innovation for Cities in the Nordics!

Commu is a mobile application that fosters community engagement by providing a platform where residents of cities and municipalities can easily request and offer help in their local areas. Through the app, users can arrange carpooling, pet care, food assistance, social companionship, or volunteer work in local organizations. Karoliina Kauhanen, the founder of Commu, expressed her excitement about the award.

"This is a great day not only for Commu but also for Finland. It is wonderful to see a Finnish innovation receive international recognition and be awarded as the best solution for sustainable city development in the Nordics,” Kauhanen says. “Commu not only fosters community spirit and neighborly assistance but also demonstrates how technology can be utilized to support social responsibility and sustainable urban development—one good deed at a time!”

The award was granted by a jury of industry experts, including representatives from the City of Stockholm, Telia, EIT Urban Mobility, and Coor Service Management. The jury highlighted Commu’s impressive achievements and potential. With over 100,000 users and more than 30,000 good deeds facilitated through the app, Commu plays a key role in strengthening communities and advancing sustainable urban development.

Community Building is a Shared Responsibility

Several Finnish cities have already adopted Commu to enhance local communities and improve residents' well-being. These cities include Harjavalta, Ypäjä, Pälkäne, Forssa, Lapinlahti, Mikkeli, Imatra, Vieremä, Isokyrö, Säkylä, Raasepori, Karstula, Rautalampi, Eurajoki, Pelkosenniemi, Karvia, Raahe, Eura, Karkkila, Hausjärvi, Kruunupyy, Ruokolahti, and Luumäki.Internationally, Commu is also working with the City of Lisbon, the City of Manchester, and the neighboring municipality of Barcelona, Sant Boi de Llobregat, to strengthen community engagement.

Kauhanen expresses gratitude to all Commu users and partners who have played a crucial role in building this marketplace for helping others.

"We must remember that we built Commu completely from scratch. We could not have done it alone. The credit goes to our users and clients who have supported us from the beginning by providing feedback and development suggestions. Thanks to them, we can create the best possible platform for helping others," Kauhanen acknowledges.

Commu is available in multiple languages, including Finnish, English, German, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, and Ukrainian, making it accessible to diverse linguistic communities. According to Kauhanen, it is particularly exciting that the Finnish traditions of volunteering, caring, and community engagement are receiving international recognition.

"This is a proud moment for Finland. The award demonstrates that we can be pioneers in creating human-centered, responsible, and sustainable urban solutions."