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Results and impact
The results and impacts of Business Finland's operations are measured in different ways. Check out our publications and take advantage of the information we provide.
What we measure
The results of Business Finland's operations are measured with the help of various reports and indicators. These include, for example, impact assessments and innovation activity reports.
Innovation
Research and development and innovation activities are important for the national economy and well-being. The effects of innovation activities spread widely to the national economy and society. They increase prosperity and improve employment and the vitality of regions.
Numerous international and Finnish studies show that public R&D funding directed at companies increases companies' own R&D investments. The research results show that R&D investments significantly increase companies' competence and networking. They produce patents and new products, processes and services. Expertise and new operating methods are reflected in the growth of companies' turnover, productivity and employment.
Business Finland's funding encourages companies to increase their research and development activities. The results of the financial and expert services we provide are reflected in new expertise and innovations in companies. The effects will spread widely through networking and innovative companies, and will increase productivity and economic growth. The effects of the innovation activities we fund are reflected in the well-being of citizens and the environment.
Reports
Innovation for Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report 2025
Risk and bold choices – a model for innovation-driven growth
Innovation for Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report 2024
Innovation for Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report 2023
Innovation for Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report 2022
Innovation for Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report 2021
Innovation for Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report 2020
Innovations for Competitiveness and Sustainable Growth Report 2019
Results and impacts 2024 (pdf)
Results and impacts 2023 (pdf)
Results and impacts 2022 (pdf)
Results and impacts 2021 (pdf)
Results and impacts 2020 (pdf)
Results and impacts 2019 (pdf)
Results and impacts 2018 (pdf)
Research, development and innovation activities 2017 (pdf)
Key figures on Tekes funding in 2016 (pptx)
Research-based activities 2016 (pdf)
Innovation research
The aim of Business Finland's innovation research is to find solutions to the challenges of the Finnish economy and society. In addition, the aim is to promote cooperation between different stakeholders, such as the dialogue between policymakers and researchers. The latest project results (Policy Briefs) can be found on the innovation research page.
The aim of Business Finland's innovation research is to find solutions to the challenges of the Finnish economy and society. In addition, the aim is to promote cooperation between different stakeholders, such as the dialogue between policymakers and researchers. The latest project results (Policy Briefs) can be found on the innovation research page.
Foreign direct investments in Finland
Invest in Finland, which is part of Business Finland, helps foreign companies find business opportunities in Finland, produces information about Finland as an investment destination, and develops and coordinates national investment procurement work by actively networking with regional and international actors. In addition, Invest in Finland collects and maintains information on foreign-owned companies in Finland.
Reports
Invest in Finland
New foreign investments in Finland in 2023 (pdf)
Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland
Visit Finland, which operates as part of Business Finland, is a national tourism expert organisation. Visit Finland is responsible for promoting tourism from abroad to Finland and supports tourism companies and business groups in the development and marketing of tourism services.
The latest tourism statistics and information on the impact of tourism can be found in the Rudolf statistical service.
Impact assessments
Impact assessments