Business Finland is a government-funded organization that provides innovation funding and internationalization services for Finnish companies. It aims to accelerate sustainable growth and renewal in the country by supporting business research and development, as well as the internationalization of companies, including startups, SMEs, and large corporations.

Business Finland

Invest in Finland’s mission is to help your business to expand, grow and prosper in Finland.

We provide industry insights, tailored recommendations and practical support to meet your needs when planning, establishing or expanding your operations in Finland. From opportunity analysis to information on different kind of investments, mergers and acquisitions, research partnerships and access to Finland’s lively innovation ecosystems, we have the expertise and contacts to support your business all the way. Invest in Finland’s industry experts help you with getting to know the Finnish industry clusters, companies, research institutes and universities. Our professional services are confidential and complimentary.

Invest in Finland works globally, in close cooperation with our regional partners in other countries. We are part of Business Finland – Finland's innovation funding, trade, investment, and travel promotion organization. 

Headquartered in Helsinki, Business Finland is fully owned by the Finnish Government and employs 600 experts in 40 offices globally, as well as 20 regional offices around Finland. Business Finland is also part of the Team Finland network.

Invest in Finland

🇫🇮 Yesterday Finland voted for a new president on the second round of the election. In the tight race, the former PM Alexander Stubb, defeated MP Pekka Haavisto, by 51.6% to 48.4%.

"I'm very proud of the way we have conducted the elections here in Finland. It's been very constructive, very positive, and in many ways very respectful. It's been a victory I think for liberal democracy", stated Stubb after the results came in.

💡 In Finland, foreign policy is led by the President in co-operation with the Government.

💡 Alexander Stubb will start his presidency on 1st of March 2024.

Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dHZxDQyi

👋 Hi, are you attending MWC in Barcelona 26–29 February? See you there!

👉 The turbulence on a global scale has caught the world off guard, underlining the vitality of secure and #wireless #datatransfer. The need for reliable partners and developed technologies is more evident than ever.

👉 Finland has commercially and fully developed solutions available to support companies around the globe in all aspects of #connectivity and wireless transfer.

👉 Business Finland is attending the Mobile World Congress together with Finnish companies. Come visit us at the Finland Pavilion and dive deeper into next generation connectivity.

👉 Join our networking event on Tuesday 27 Feb at 3PM (local time in Barcelona) at Finland Pavilion, 5J45 (Hall 5).

Check out the full program of our #networking event ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d5psWs38

👋 Tianxiang Liu(刘天祥) – #MeetTeamIIF
💼 Director, Invest in Finland
📍 Shanghai, China

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Hello. This is Tianxiang Liu. I joined the Invest in Finland team in February 2020. I still feel I’m new and I keep learning strongholds of Finland. As Director, Greater China, Invest in Finland, I focus on all our focused industries: ICT & Digitalization, Bio & Circular Economy, Cleantech plus Health & Wellbeing.

I worked as an Electronic Engineer for many years and then worked mainly with customers to support design, develop new businesses and selling products. Before I joined Invest in Finland, I worked for a Finnish company for a long time. From a large company to a start-up, from an US company to a Finnish company, I experienced different working #cultures, and the experiences are very helpful for my current responsibilities.

Now, my only hobby is to spend time with my kids. That makes me feel joyful and it's my thing for relaxing. But there are other feelings as well, when I'm spending time with my teenager.

I’m very happy to work with my highly #professional colleagues around the world. Our expertise can always benefit our #customers. I’m based in Business Finland Shanghai office and always ready to introduce business environment of Finland to potential investors in China and help them to invest in Finland.

💧🫧 The Finnish #hydrogen team in action in Paris 🇫🇷 , meeting the French hydrogen cluster, companies and stakeholders for future collaboration.

💡 Did you know that Finland has ambitious plans to become a leading high value hydrogen economy in Europe by 2030 – producing over 14% of emission-free hydrogen in the EU? Finland has clean energy potential, fresh water, ecosystems and numerous hydrogen projects with foreign investors in planning or construction.

Thank you to our event speakers
⭐ Ambassador Matti Anttonen for opening the event
⭐ Simo Säynevirta, Chairman on H2 Cluster for setting the scene
⭐ Simon Pujau from the France Hydrogène cluster for sharing French hydrogen strategy and future plans
⭐  Berndt Schalin from Flexens Oy Ab and Taia Kronborg from Lhyfe for sharing their story about joining forces to develop more projects.
⭐ Eric Festa from Total Energies H2 for showcasing their e-methanol project in Kokkola.

The Business Finland / Invest in Finland team at your service:
Markku Kivisto
Sari Toivonen
Ilkka Homanen
Heli Pasanen-Zentz
Juha Peltomäki

😊  According to the new European Commission report on quality of life, the Finnish capital #Helsinki excels as a good place to live as an immigrant, ranking ninth overall. #Oulu, meanwhile, was named the second-best place overall for families with young children to live and also came runner up among people who agree that it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in their city.

Read more about the report results ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dq8yfzCz

✨ "Although global competition is getting fierce, the spirit of #collaboration among Finnish universities, research institutions, government agencies, and industrial partners is what sets us apart from other countries,” states Finnish Quantum Flagship project’s director, and professor of physics at Aalto University Peter Liljeroth.

Tech media TechInformed met with three Finnish quantum firms, read more about it ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dHYaJt6a

🧊 "As one of the world’s northernmost countries, it’s only natural, that Finland is a leading hub for icebreaking expertise", writes Eric Haun. 

💡 Did you know that about 80% of the world’s icebreakers have been designed by Finnish companies, and some 60% of all icebreakers were built at Finnish shipyards? 

Read more about the Finnish icebreaker expertise ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g72yg8Gp

#maritime #transport #icebreakers #mobility

👋 Lars Hagebris – #MeetTeamIIF
💼 Director, International Operations
📍 Stockholm, Sweden

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As the Head of Invest In Finland’s International Operations, I am the team leader for our Senior Investment Advisors around the globe.
 
Moved from the Southern part of Sweden to Stockholm at an early age. I got my Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping Institute of Technology. Worked many years with international #leadership and sales, both in large enterprises and start-up companies. I had various global positions within Ericsson, spent many years in Asia including four fantastic years in Tokyo. While managing the Nordic sales for Orange Business Services, I experienced the Finnish business environment in a very positive way and saw huge potential.
 
Seven years ago, I started at Business Finland at the Stockholm office with the task of promoting Finland as an exciting business environment, attracting investments and helping Scandinavian companies set up their businesses in Finland. I met several hundred interesting companies and investors open to expanding their businesses abroad.
 
Today, in my current position, I work on a daily basis with companies, #cultures and colleagues from all over the globe. My fascination for international business started with my first job, which took me to Africa, Latin America and later on to Asia and Europe and the Nordic markets. With many years of experience in sales, internationalization and leadership, I have the privilege of helping foreign companies understand how the Finnish business environment can benefit their businesses.

What also fascinates me are the people I work with in Business Finland. Their business skills and experiences from various enterprises and cultures in countries all over the world. It’s a never-ending journey of #learning something new.
 
Why is Finland so interesting to foreign companies is not only because of the business environment but also because Finland is very sustainability-driven, has a great digitalization and innovation mindset, great expertise and unique industry ecosystems to tap into. Who knows, maybe Finland ranking as the happiest country in the world and people having a great deal of humor play a part as well.
 
I have travelled a lot, both in business and privately, and I still like to travel. There are so many interesting places to visit and people to meet. Spending time with family and friends, dinners, music, movies and sports makes life fantastic. I have had many hobbies and have done many sports over time. The most exciting is maybe scuba diving and the beautiful art of Aikido. Lately, it’s mainly golfing, skiing and bicycling.
 
My motto? Be curious and learn something new every day.
 
See you in Finland 🇫🇮

⚡️ Finland made big changes in its electricity market in 2023 – achieving 100% self-sufficiency in energy production. This sets a solid and reliable ground for new industrial investments.

💡 Did you know, that over 90% of the energy production in Finland is already emission free?

Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dWmvyA9q

🎥 Application for Finland's AV production incentive is now open! The production incentive accepts costs incurred in Finland from the production of an audiovisual project, including pre- and post-production. The project can be a feature film, a documentary film, serial fiction and animation production.

Check out what industry professionals say and why Finland is a great location for AV productions too ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d4xsg32U

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