Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to explore the dynamic business landscape of Minnesota, USA, in 2025. This trade mission, organized by Business Finland, is led by the Consul General of Finland in New York, Jarmo Sareva. The trade mission is a unique opportunity for Finnish digital health and medical device companies to explore the market potential, network with key stakeholders, and learn from the best practices of the Minnesota health ecosystem.
Visit to Mayo Clinic: A centerpiece of our mission is a special visit to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Participants will gain exclusive insights into one of the leading medical institutions globally, renowned for its groundbreaking research, advanced healthcare solutions, and innovation in patient care. This visit provides an exceptional opportunity to explore potential collaborations in the health and life sciences sectors.
Why Minnesota?
Minnesota is a thriving hub for industries such as health tech and medtech. The state’s robust ecosystem offers numerous opportunities for Finnish businesses to expand their networks and explore new market opportunities.
What to Expect?
- Meetings with Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange, Mayo Clinic Platform and Mayo Clinic Ventures
- Exclusive access to key organizations like Destination Medical Center, M Health Fairview, Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, and University of Minnesota
- Insightful panel discussions on industry trends, market entry, and regulatory landscape
- Networking event with local ecosystem
- Option to attend the Design of Medical Devices Conference on April 30th
Who Should Attend?
Finnish companies and R&D organizations interested in understanding the US healthcare sector, its main actors, trends and how to enter the market and form partnerships successfully.
The visit program will be built to reflect the participant companies’ profiles focusing on digital health and medical devices, other sub-focus such as gene- and cell therapy can be considered based on the participating companies.
Participation fee
The participation fee is
- Major companies: 2150 EUR + VAT per person.
- Minor and SME’s: 1830 EUR + VAT per person.
The participation fee covers the program costs, local transportation, and some meals. Travel and accommodation costs are not included. The number of participants is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
