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INNOVATE IN A STATE OF HAPPINESS

Welcome to Finland, one of the fastest-growing startup scenes in the world, offering a vibrant ecosystem of accelerators, angel investors and VCs.

Finland offers a stable business environment ideal for startups, particularly as a testbed for new technologies. In Finland, you have everything you need: a highly educated and tech-savvy population, robust infrastructure for testing, and leading-edge knowledge in digital technologies. The country is at the forefront of emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, 5G networks, sustainable energy innovations, and advanced biotechnologies, making it an exceptional hub for cutting-edge technological development.

Key numbers of Startup ecosystem

(Dealroom, 2025)

(StartupBlink 2024)

(Dealroom, 2024)

(StartupBlink 2024)

Key industries

Finland offers a dynamic environment for startups, with thriving ecosystems in areas like healthtech, cleantech, digital industries, and smart mobility. Explore Finland’s key industries to see where your innovation could thrive and how our globally connected business landscape can support your growth.

Key industries

Startup Toolbox

As one of the world’s most competitive and open economies, Finland has a lot to offer for startups.

Information about how to launch business operations in Finland.

Learn more about available public funding tools by Business Finland.

FVCA's role in Finland is for example to provide market intelligence, specialist training and more for the VC & PE community.

You can search suitable accelerators by using different filters.

Explore the Finnish ecosystem.

Finnish Startup Permit

Innovative startup founders from outside the EU/EEA can apply for a startup permit, which is initially issued for a maximum of two years. Before applying, Business Finland evaluates whether your business model, team, and resources show potential for rapid growth.

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