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FIVE reasons to do business with Finland
When you build a business in Finland or with Finnish companies, you join a powerhouse of ideas, innovation, and opportunities in one of the world’s most stable, smart, and sustainable economies. Warmly welcome to home of happiness.

Happiest country
in the world
Source: World Happiness Report 2018–2023
Functioning society as a platform
Finns value equality, education and wellbeing, which improves business performance. Happiness doesn’t just happen, it’s built into the fabric of our society.
Functioning society as a platform
Finns value equality, education and wellbeing, which improves business performance. Happiness doesn’t just happen, it’s built into the fabric of our society.

Happiest country
in the world
Source: World Happiness Report 2018–2023

Best business environment
in the world
Source: Global Innovation Index 2021
Open business and government practises
We know that no one can change the world alone. The Finnish society encourages building through collaboration, innovation through teamwork, and success through sisu.

Best business environment
in the world
Source: Global Innovation Index 2021
Open business and government practises
We know that no one can change the world alone. The Finnish society encourages building through collaboration, innovation through teamwork, and success through sisu.

Best digital competitiveness
in the EU
Source: European Commission DESI Index 2022
At the forefrunt of all things digital
We’re a nation of designers, engineers, problem-solvers, and pioneers at the forefront of digitalization. The Finnish brain power is reshaping the way the world sees the future.
At the forefrunt of all things digital
We’re a nation of designers, engineers, problem-solvers, and pioneers at the forefront of digitalization. The Finnish brain power is reshaping the way the world sees the future.

Best digital competitiveness
in the EU
Source: European Commission DESI Index 2022

Leader in achieving
the UN SDGs
Source: UN Sustainable Development Report 2021–2023
Sustainability is in our nature
We rise to ambitious climate targets with innovative solutions, ground-breaking ecosystems, and cutting-edge research. But one country or company working alone cannot tackle the issues we face today. That is why Finland is committed to solving these challenges together with others.

Leader in achieving
the UN SDGs
Source: UN Sustainable Development Report 2021–2023
Sustainability is in our nature
We rise to ambitious climate targets with innovative solutions, ground-breaking ecosystems, and cutting-edge research. But one country or company working alone cannot tackle the issues we face today. That is why Finland is committed to solving these challenges together with others.

Most stable country in the world
Source: Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index 2022
Comprehensive stability
Our ecosystem and business environment offer uniquely high levels of continuity, trust, and transparency. Transparent government and effective state institutions are one of the pillars for our well-functioning society, that also reduces risks for businesses.
Comprehensive stability
Our ecosystem and business environment offer uniquely high levels of continuity, trust, and transparency. Transparent government and effective state institutions are one of the pillars for our well-functioning society, that also reduces risks for businesses.

Most stable country in the world
Source: Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index 2022

The Finnish Business Environment
Our culture of openness, combined with low tax rates, high funding, and reliable infrastructure, creates an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and – ultimately – success. We want businesses to build and break through to become the best in the world.
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The Finnish Business Environment
Our culture of openness, combined with low tax rates, high funding, and reliable infrastructure, creates an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and – ultimately – success. We want businesses to build and break through to become the best in the world.
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Future-ready Talent
Our workforce has a competitive edge. Highly educated and skilled, we have one of the highest levels of digital talent in Europe. From mainstream ICT services to engineering to healthtech, our data highlights that Finns are top performers when it comes to productivity, commitment, and results.
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Our workforce has a competitive edge. Highly educated and skilled, we have one of the highest levels of digital talent in Europe. From mainstream ICT services to engineering to healthtech, our data highlights that Finns are top performers when it comes to productivity, commitment, and results.
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Super engineers, assemble!
More and more, Finland is known as “the land of the super engineers” – and a new study lends credibility to the notion. The TechSkillsAtlas 2023 study shows that the engineering muscle is in fine form in Finland – and still gaining momentum.

Booster for better business
One may not immediately associate Finland as a healthtech powerhouse – but the wellbeing-minded Finns have, indeed, built a rather convincing case. From advanced medical devices doing, say, measuring and imaging to IVD diagnostics and laboratory equipment used in therapy and rehabilitation, Finnish Healthtech is clearly on roll. (And don’t even get me going about the startup scene.)

Information Age pioneers going strong
Believe the hype: Finland is still the hi-tech superpower it’s cracked up to be – with plenty of momentum still left, too. According to the newest comprehensive TechSkillsAtlas™ 2023 study, it seems evident that Finland remains solid in all things tech and continues to improve in key areas. What’s more, Finland is also getting better at re-engaging with its tech talent pool.
Cases

Fraunhofer and BCB Medical: Finnish–German collaboration in health data accelerates innovation
Bringing together great minds, new technologies, and latest research enables new solutions to support the treatment of chronic diseases. Thanks to Business Finland, Fraunhofer and BCB Medical found each other in the testing phase of the digital twin prototype.

PerkinElmer thrives in Turku
What’s the perfect place to conduct world-class life sciences research for the benefit of millions around the globe? – For global leading company PerkinElmer the answer is simple: Finland!

Quantum technology company IQM Finland exports Finnish deep tech expertise
IQM Finland, a Finnish manufacturer of quantum computer chips located in Mankkaa, Espoo, makes the impossible possible. In just a few years, the largest manufacturer of superconducting quantum computers in Europe has risen to the forefront of international quantum companies. IQM Finland has been a customer of Business Finland since the company was founded in 2018.