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In Finland, we like to be at the cutting-edge. We’re the biggest contributor to innovation per capita, with huge growth, business, and investment opportunities spanning a wide range of industries. Discover what Finland has to offer your business.
Largest forestered area in Europe
Circular & biobased solutions
Sustainable use of natural resources
We’re experts in the sustainable use of our rich natural resources, which creates a unique platform for bio-based production, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
Sustainable wood-based innovations
More than 75% of Finland is covered in forest, 90% of which is PEFC certified. Our sustainable wood-based innovations are accelerating climate change mitigation while offering new business opportunities in everything from textiles to biofuels.
Largest forestered area in Europe
Up to 50% energy cost savings in Finland
Up to 50% energy cost savings in Finland
Data centers
Extraordinary environment for data centers
Finland combines rock-solid reliability, low energy prices, and the world’s fastest data connections to create an extraordinary environment for data centers.
Cost-effective location
Finland is one of the world’s most cost-effective data center locations thanks to low and stable electricity costs, reduced energy taxes, and a reliable power grid. Investors can turn recovered heat waste into a sustainable, sellable asset too.
#3 Leader in Industrial IoT in the world
Source: Accenture Song Index
Digital solutions & technologies
Smart digital solutions
A trailblazer in smart, sustainable digital solutions, Finland is leading the way in IoT, cybersecurity, quantum computing, smart mobility, AI, and sustainable manufacturing.
Global leader in the IoT
Finland has fast become a global leader in the IoT thanks to a collaborative ecosystem of innovative companies and research institutions, talent, and testbeds. This ensures the whole technology portfolio is truly world-class.
#3 Leader in Industrial IoT in the world
Source: Accenture Song Index
99.99% electricity transmission reliability
Source: Fingrid
99.99% electricity transmission reliability
Source: Fingrid
Energy & Electrification
Renewable technologies
Finnish companies are global market leaders in renewable technologies. Over 40% of our energy is renewable and we have bold plans to be carbon neutral by 2035.
Stable smart grid markets
Finland has one of the world’s most advanced and stable smart grid markets. Our electricity prices are among the lowest in Europe and we’re making energy even smarter with smart grid 2.0. It’s the ideal testbed for tomorrow’s energy solutions.
#2 largest producer of oats in the world
Food
Fresh ingredients
Finland is famed for its fresh ingredients from forests, fields, and water. Home to the world’s northernmost agriculture, we have thousands of years of experimentation under our belts – and we’re still innovating with new tastes and sustainable products.
Cool weather and clean soil
Finland’s cool weather, clean soil, and limited use of pesticides and fertilizers create the ideal conditions for luminous oats, as well as wild berries, herbs, mushrooms, and other crops.
#2 largest producer of oats in the world
Top #3 gaming ecosystems in Europe with an annual €2.36bn turnover
Top #3 gaming ecosystems in Europe with an annual €2.36bn turnover
Gaming & Metaverse
Globally competitive gaming industry
In the past decade, Finland has developed a globally recognized and competitive gaming industry. From Angry Birds to Clash of Clans, we’ve produced some of the world’s favorite games.
Next-generation technologies
Home to global gaming giants, a robust gaming community and next-gen VR, AR and MR technologies, the Finnish gaming industry is a multi-billion-euro opportunity.
#1 in availability of latest technologies, scientists, and engineers
Source: World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018
Health & life sciences
Small giant in healthcare
Finland is a small giant in global healthcare. Our unique R&D infrastructure, easy access to health talent and data, and manufacturing prowess have created an environment where all industry players – big and small – can thrive.
Healthcare innovations
Finland is fuelling healthcare innovation with expertise that combines medical, engineering, and health tech know-how in a world-class innovation ecosystem.
#1 in availability of latest technologies, scientists, and engineers
Source: World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018
1st nano-satellite launched in 2017
1st nano-satellite launched in 2017
New Space Economy
Global player in the New Space Economy
Finland is a global player in the New Space Economy. As well as driving rapid developments in space exploration, we’re pioneering new technologies to predict and prevent ecological threats and natural disasters.
Finnish satellite technology
Finnish-built nano-satellite technology is helping to shape next-generation telecommunication satellites that can gather timely information relating to everything from the environment to transport to businesses.
Tourism revenue will DOUBLE in the next decade in Finland
Travel & Fairs
Finland is a global travel hotspot
Combining clean and unspoiled nature, easy accessibility, and high sustainability standards, Finland has transformed into a global travel hotspot. The market is ripe for new services and concepts from international brands.
€8 billion industry in 10 years
Travelers are falling in love with Finland, fast. In fact, the Finnish tourism industry is set to rise to €8 billion in the next ten years.
Tourism revenue will DOUBLE in the next decade in Finland
Latest news
The Magnetic North
Simon Anholt, leading authority on national image and the creator of the Good Country Index, has been a fan of Finland for a long time. Currently ranking 5th in the world in the Good Country Index, Finland has a tendency to punch well above its weight class in the image department, he says.
FDI Barometer: What role do taxes play in success stories from Finland?
Finland does not have a reputation as a “tax paradise” – and sure, all those world-class welfare state services are, ultimately, funded by the taxpayer. But is Finland a very heavy-handed tax collector for businesses?
FDI Barometer: International companies want to keep growing in Finland
Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, international companies operating in Finland were hard at work planning to expand local operations. Over half (57%) of foreign affiliates had plans to expand operations or make new investments in Finland in 2020-2022.