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Finland is the business and innovation hub of Northern Europe, the 4th most innovative country in the world.
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant multicultural city, offering endless possibilities for tourism, business and education that makes it the best place in Europe to start up your project.
Startups and new ideas are welcome to Helsinki, the most economically stable region of Finland.

Many new projects are IT-related (Nokia, Linux & Rovio are the most famous of them) though there’re a lot of industries Finland has developed:

  • Bio Energy
  • Machinery manufacturing
  • Clean technologies
  • Nanotechnology
  • Tech startups
  • Biotechnology
  • Healthcare technology
  • Gaming
  • Mobile telecommunications services
  • Logistical Services
  • Design & creativity
  • Tourism
  • Trade with Russia & Europe
Fresh and dynamic.Creative and relaxing.

The country of contrast, Finland is the best destination for entrepreneurs and investors.

What makes Finland special?

  • Business opportunities – grants, national programmes
  • Well-developed infrastructure
  • Highly qualified workforce
  • High-tech clusters
  • Innovations
  • Dynamic business environment
  • English is common business language
  • High quality of life with access to free medical care and education
  • Helsinki is a getaway for international sea and air traffic

How to get started?

Establishing a company in Finland is easy. It takes just 2-3 weeks to set up your business.

Need a business idea?
FinnIdea is a Helsinki-based multi-expertise consulting company that offers a wide range of business services to entrepreneurs and companies in Finnish, English. If you are looking for a business plan, Finnish market research or profitability /sales calculation; searching for suppliers and investors, you are in the right place.

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Useful Resources:

LounasMenu – Lounaspaikat Helsingissä / Lunch places in Helsinki

Brunssit.fi all brunch menus in Finland

Aamiaiset.fi top breakfast cafes in Finland

RetouchGem – Photo Retouching & Design Services