Paving the way for a sustainable economy

Tekes’ Green Growth programme is looking for new business opportunities and quantum leaps in environmental innovations that have... Read more

Bioeconomy lies in forests

The sustainable use of renewable materials, such as wood, is at the core of bioeconomy. Forest-rich Finland, driven by forest industry,... Read more

Bioeconomy will generate new business

Many would agree that the world is shifting to the third phase of industrialisation: the bioeconomy era. According to some estimates,... Read more

Local government reform moving ahead

The local government reform presently underway in Finland has its supporters and detractors. The report by the working group on local... Read more

Boost for growth and internationalisation

Over the next ten years, Finland will need 200 000 new jobs and more medium-sized enterprises with global operations. This is the goal... Read more

A bridge to entrepreneurship

A lot of good can come from hardship. Even though Nokia Corporation has had to implement lay-offs, the company’s Bridge programme is... Read more

Optimism for a strong economy

The Finnish Government in March laid down its economic policy decisions covering the period 2013–2016. — The most significant decisions... Read more

Making waves with water supply solutions

Diminishing water resources increase the demand for efficient wastewater treatment, water recycling, renewable energy and efficient... Read more

Industry boosting the efficiency of water utilisation

— The processes involved in the manufacture of pulp, board and paper require huge amounts of water, which is why it is crucial for... Read more

Exporting water expertise

Finnish water know-how is bursting onto the world stage in many ways. Tekes’s Water Programme, spanning several years, encourages... Read more

Water know-how takes centre stage in Marseille

For the sixth time, Finland will be taking part in the World Water Forum, this time with its own pavilion. — Our central themes are... Read more

Clean water more precious than gold

The scarcity of water is growing into an ever bigger problem. — New, sustainable solutions for securing water supplies and for more... Read more

A boost for entrepreneurship

The Tampere-based New Factory is bringing prosperity to Finland: companies, entrepreneurs, jobs and tax euros.  – New ideas and... Read more

Start-ups seeking investors

International investors are increasingly excited about Finnish start-ups.  The Enterprise Finland Venture Forum promotes this trend... Read more

From a one horse town to a world leader

The Aalto Venture Garage  was started in 2009 to address a clear need.  The change since then has been breath-taking.  That one horse... Read more

Through failure to success

To start-up businesses failure is an excellent learning opportunity. This way of thinking is emphasized by the International Day of... Read more