Health & Life Sciences
Humanizing healthcare with breakthrough technology
Finland is a global leader in future health innovations. Our pioneering technologies, unique R&D environment, and highly educated workforce combine to create a world-class innovation ecosystem. A booming health tech sector and comprehensive incentives create an ideal environment for investors.
Five-fold increase in tech exports to over €2.4 billion in two decades
Source: EvaluateMEdTech 2018
World-leading manufacturing capabilities
Finnish manufacturing know-how runs deep. We’re industry pioneers in big data analytics, 3D modeling, and IoT solutions. Our life-saving innovations in AI, XR, and 3D are used more creatively than ever, while remote monitoring, simulation tools, and secure connectivity optimize the whole supply chain.
World-leading manufacturing capabilities
Finnish manufacturing know-how runs deep. We’re industry pioneers in big data analytics, 3D modeling, and IoT solutions. Our life-saving innovations in AI, XR, and 3D are used more creatively than ever, while remote monitoring, simulation tools, and secure connectivity optimize the whole supply chain.
Five-fold increase in tech exports to over €2.4 billion in two decades
Source: EvaluateMEdTech 2018
Most cost-efficient location for R&D activities in the world
Source: fDi Benchmark from Financial Times Ltd 2020
Unique R&D and R&I environment
Finland is a unique and cost-effective R&D location. A well-functioning healthcare system and long-term government, combined with a highly educated workforce, next-generation testbeds, and thriving ecosystems, create an outstanding environment for R&D and R&I.
Most cost-efficient location for R&D activities in the world
Source: fDi Benchmark from Financial Times Ltd 2020
Unique R&D and R&I environment
Finland is a unique and cost-effective R&D location. A well-functioning healthcare system and long-term government, combined with a highly educated workforce, next-generation testbeds, and thriving ecosystems, create an outstanding environment for R&D and R&I.
100% fully accessible electronic medical records
Global leader in health data
Finland’s digital health data is globally unique when it comes to scope and depth. Our comprehensive registers and fully digitized biobank data are accessible to all researchers, offering a treasure trove of health data most countries could only dream of.
Global leader in health data
Finland’s digital health data is globally unique when it comes to scope and depth. Our comprehensive registers and fully digitized biobank data are accessible to all researchers, offering a treasure trove of health data most countries could only dream of.
100% fully accessible electronic medical records
in availability of scientists and engineers in the world
Highly skilled workforce
Almost one-tenth of the Finnish workforce has solid technical health tech skills, with key competencies in biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, histology, and immunology. Four Centers of Excellence are poised to take Finnish healthcare to the next level too.
in availability of scientists and engineers in the world
Highly skilled workforce
Almost one-tenth of the Finnish workforce has solid technical health tech skills, with key competencies in biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, histology, and immunology. Four Centers of Excellence are poised to take Finnish healthcare to the next level too.
Finland Health Factbook
This digital booklet presents you the emerging business opportunities in the field of Health and Wellbeing in Finland. If you are on the lookout for the Next Big Thing, we warmly invite you to take a moment to explore the many ways Finland can contribute to the success of your business and R&D.
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