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Accomplishing more together with Business Finland programs

In the programs, we offer the internationalization and innovation-funding services of Business Finland as entities which have been customized in accordance with the goals and target groups of each program. Programs provide networks which enable the participants to resolve common challenges and learn from their peers.

Business Finland Programs and Campaigns

6G Bridge

The 6G Bridge program aims to make Finland the global leader in providing new value with 5G Advanced and 6G technologies for sustainable industries and societies e.g. in smart cities, smart energy, smart ports and smart factories with different ecosystem players.

The Chips Campaign

The objective of The Chips Campaign is to support Finnish microelectronics, photonics and quantum (HW Tech) sector to seize the emerging business opportunities in Europe and select global markets, related to restructuring of the global value chains.

Data Economy

The goal of the Data Economy program is to encourage Finnish companies to develop international business based on the utilization and sharing of data.

Decarbonized Cities Finland

The program will increase and strengthen the multisectoral supply and expertise that cities need to manage their CO2 emissions and energy transition today and tomorrow.

Decarbonized maritime and ports

Business Finland offers a wide variety of services to help to position Finland towards selected leading international maritime and ports actors as the most attractive source of solutions and the long-term partner for sustainability and digitalization.

Defense and Digital Resilience

The Defense and Digital Resilience program encourages Finnish companies and research organizations to create digital pioneering solutions to increase the resilience and security of societies.

Flexible Energy Systems

The Flexible Energy Systems program facilitates future looking innovations and promotes Finnish solutions increasing flexibility of the energy system, with the aim to significantly strengthen the export industry and increase exports globally.

Generative AI

The Generative AI campaign aims to bring new global competitive edge for Finnish companies with generative artificial intelligence.

Health 360 Finland

The aim of the program is to support Finnish companies in developing and commercializing internationally competitive solutions to address global challenges in the health sector.

Hydrogen and Batteries – Dual Helix of Decarbonization

The Hydrogen & Batteries program promotes the creation, development and international growth of value chains, technologies, solutions and services for the Finnish hydrogen and battery industry.

Quantum Computing campaign

The goal of the Quantum Computing campaign is to develop a globally attractive ecosystem in Finland to solve significant business problems for both Finnish and foreign customers with quantum computing.

Other services

Developing Markets Platform

We help Finnish companies and their partners develop sustainable business and access global funding in developing markets.

Growth Deal for creative industries

The Growth Deal promotes a continuous and goal-oriented dialogue between the public and the private sector. The AV Growth Deal for the audiovisual industry also serves as a framework and roadmap for the growth deals of other industries. A pilot operating model will be completed by August 31, 2022.

Work in Finland services for Finnish companies

Find international talents to accelerate the international growth of your business. We provide funding and networks for hiring international talents.

UN Collaboration

The United Nations (UN) offers a significant global market for goods and services, with annual procurements valued at USD 5-30 billion. By partnering with the UN, Finnish suppliers can diversify their customer base, gain insights into developing countries, and contribute to global challenges while aligning with Sustainable Development Goals.

About Programs

Business Finland is launching programs in areas with significant new market potential for Finnish companies. 

The purpose of Business Finland's program activities is to prompt businesses to benefit from market transitions and to increase understanding of themes affecting the future of business. This enables us to increase international business operations and to renew Finnish society.

Business Finland's programs enable the participants to resolve common challenges and learn from their peers. The programs provide a unique way for bringing together various different operators: companies of different size seeking growth, renewal and internationalization as well as research and other organizations working in cooperation with the companies. The programs mobilize a critical mass of actors and build joint offerings from Finland in strategically selected sectors and markets. We operate persistently: the typical duration of the programs is 4–6 years.

Business Finland program activities are committed to making progress towards sustainable development with equal emphasis on environment, economy, and people as presented in the United Nations  'Agenda for Sustainable Development'. There are prominent business possibilities for Finnish businesses for example in smart, digitalized solutions to the challenges of sustainable development.

Customized service entities

In the programs, we offer the internationalization and innovation-funding services of Business Finland as entities which have been customized in accordance with the goals and target groups of each program.

  • We provide the companies with advice on entering the markets and networking with suitable partners.
  • We assist them in finding new, growing markets and customers as well as in enhancing international networking and using innovations for renewal.
  • We build joint offerings as part of which companies gain visibility in the target market.
  • We connect international investors and companies with each other in order to receive capitalization.

In principle, there is no membership fee for participating in the programs. Some of the services related to the development of the company's own business operations (such as participation in trade fairs, delegation trips and meetings with buyers) come with a fee.

European programs

Ended programs