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Mission Statement  

The mission aims to respond to the global challenge of an ageing population, an increase in chronic diseases and a shortage of healthcare workforce in developed countries. The goal is for Finland to be a pioneer in sustainable healthcare solutions that increase efficiency and prevent diseases.  
More efficient health care, health promotion and disease prevention require innovative solutions that Finnish companies can offer worldwide.  

Mission objectives  

help address global health-related challenges, such as the continued rise in healthcare costs and worsening healthcare labour shortages.  

to create new business in the sector and to accelerate the growth, exports and investments  of companies

Finland will become Europe's leading RDI hub in the health sector and a recognised architect of preventive healthcare.  

Future opportunities for  Finland

Business Finland's missions are measures targeted at themes undergoing global change to accelerate change and help solve global mega-challenges. Through our missions, we bring extensive benefits to society as a whole and seek significant future business and market opportunities for Finnish companies. In addition, we will improve the ability of Finnish companies to utilise these opportunities more efficiently.  

The missions combine long-term strategic foresight work with helping companies here and now.  

Contact Us  

Mission Lead Eeva Salminen  
eeva.salminen (at) businessfinland.fi  
Phone: 050 5577 679  

Advisory Board  

The Advisory Board consists of experts from different fields.  Its mission is to bring expertise and societal insight to Business Finland's missions.

Members of the Health Mission Advisory Board:

Joona Pylkäs, Head of Data & AI, Tietoevry Care, 
Arto Pakkalin, Digital & Innovation Lead, Bayer Nordic, 
Veli Mäkelä, Advisor,
Eetu Koski, CEO, Evondos Oy
Katja Taalas, CEO, Verso Vision Oy,
Tommi Pätilä, Founder & CEO, Koite Health Oy, Spectrocor Oy  
Charlotta Topelius, Founder, CEO, Curifylabs Oy, 
Pekka Simula, Partner, Innovestor
Anne Pitkäranta, Professor Emerita, University of Helsinki, 
Timo Veromaa, Professor of Practice, University of Turku

 

Check out the programs

Are you interested in programme activities? Check out the ongoing mission programs and join us!

6G Bridge

Growth and business transformation with 5G Advanced and 6G technologies
2022-2026

The 6G Bridge program helps your company network with other research organizations, companies, and industry-leading stakeholders investing in 5G Advanced and 6G technologies. The actors involved in the programme work together to build new solutions and sustainable business. The goal is to make Finland a pioneer in 5G Advanced and 6G technologies. Welcome!

Quantum

New quantum technology innovations through collaboration
2022-2025

The Quantum program helps your company understand and develop technology solutions based on quantum phenomena and utilize them to solve business problems. The program promotes cooperation in the Finnish quantum industry and the development of quantum technology. Come and discover new opportunities!

The Quantum program connects Finnish companies and research organizations with foreign actors and promotes international cooperation projects. The program also offers assistance to foreign companies that want to participate in the development of quantum technologies in Finland.

Decarbonized Cities

Competitive Finnish solutions to cities' carbon neutrality challenges
2023-2028

Do you want to be part of building a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future? The program helps companies and other stakeholders find new international partners, network and get up-to-date information on the topic. The program includes partner cities aiming for carbon neutrality, such as Madrid, Los Angeles and Singapore, which offers the opportunity to get involved in local projects and develop international business. Join the Decarbonized Cities program!

The Decarbonized Cities program promotes the creation of competitive solutions to global needs. The goal is to strengthen Finland's future export potential and increase our carbon footprint internationally.

Hydrogen & Batteries – Dual Helix of Decarbonization

Towards international growth of the hydrogen and battery industry
2023-2028

Through the Hydrogen & Batteries program, you can participate in various activities related to the hydrogen and battery industry both domestically and abroad. The program offers networks, market information and cooperation for the international growth of the industry. With the program, we strengthen national cooperation and the position of Finnish companies in international markets. Come and discover new growth opportunities!

The Hydrogen & Batteries program promotes the creation, development and international growth of the Finnish hydrogen and battery industry's production value chains, technologies, solutions and services. With the program, we also offer participating actors other services suitable for the industry and opportunities offered by the EU, e.g. financing and networks.

Data Economy

Towards new growth and international business while utilizing and sharing data
2023-2026

Do you want to make the most of the opportunities of the data economy? The Data Economy program is intended for companies that want to renew their business and utilize the added value of data sharing in international business.

The program connects operators interested in utilizing data and helps to network with the right partners. The program also offers expertise, advice, new ideas for utilizing data, and inspiration for data projects with the help of opinion leaders and examples. Welcome to the Data Economy program to find data-driven solutions to your business challenges!

The Chips Campaign

New growth for your company and the entire Finnish chip industry
2024-2025

The Chips Campaign program helps your company develop its international competitive advantage in the chip industry. The programme provides up-to-date information on financing options, for example, as well as a framework for networking and finding new business partners or customers. We encourage your company to find new growth through RDI activities. 

The Chips Campaign program encourages the Finnish microelectronics, photonics and quantum technology (HW Tech) industry to seize new business opportunities in Europe and other selected markets. Join a program that will help you reach your goals with other players in the industry! 

Defense and Digital Resilience

Digital defense and security solutions as accelerators of international business
2024-2028

The Defense and Digital Resilience program allows your company to participate in creating new digital solutions for the needs of the defense industry, critical infrastructure and public safety. The program provides companies and research institutions in the field with a framework for networking, sharing information and R&D cooperation, as well as new information related to markets, for example. Welcome!

The Defense and Digital Resilience program aims to produce international pioneering solutions to ensure comprehensive security and resilience. The program aims to grow digital security and defense ecosystems and companies' R&D activities, competitiveness and exports. Cooperation with various stakeholders, such as regional and national actors and organizations, is particularly important.

Health 360 Finland

Towards international growth with new digital health solutions
2024-2028

Develop internationally competitive solutions to the challenges of the health sector with the Health 360 Finland program. The program encourages health professionals to network and collaborate, as well as providing market research and other industry information to support your success.  

The Health 360 program also offers funding from Business Finland and test environments that allow you to test and scale innovations effectively. Join the program, we will help your company succeed! 

Flexible Energy Systems

New innovations for flexible energy systems
2024-2030

The Flexible Energy Systems program opens the door for your company to a unique network where you can find new partners, share ideas and gain valuable knowledge. With the program, you can create new business opportunities and innovations together with top players in the industry.

We want to make Finnish energy solutions the best in the world. In the Flexible Energy Systems program, we focus on supporting future pioneering solutions that increase the flexibility of energy systems and keep Finnish companies at the top of the international market. Join the program, we will help your company shine in the energy market of the future!

Creative Immersive Experiences

New growth opportunities from creativity, design thinking and digitalisation
2025

Do you want to develop your company's competitiveness and create solutions that are in demand in Finland and abroad? The Creative Immersive program will activate the creative industries, including the gaming industry, to develop new solutions and grow. It promotes the use of creative thinking, design thinking and digital design as a tool for innovation and renewal in all industries. In addition, the campaign supports cooperation between the creative industries and XR technology operators. Welcome!

Our goal is to build cross-sectoral ecosystems where top experts from different fields join forces. As a result, we get radical solutions that not only meet the needs of the market, but exceed expectations. Join a program where creativity is the engine of your company's success.

Generative AI

Together towards generative AI innovation and efficient use in business
2025

Harness the power of artificial intelligence for your company's growth and development! The Generative AI program helps technology and ICT companies find the right partners, learn from each other, adopt best practices, and harness generative AI. Together, we'll find the best ways to leverage generative AI to improve your products, services, and business models. Join the program and make artificial intelligence the engine of your innovation! 

Zero Waste Mining and Critical Minerals Campaign

Competitiveness from sustainable mining
2025-2026

The Zero Waste Mining and Critical Minerals Campaign program offers your company support to renew itself, accelerate your growth and help you develop your operations more sustainably. We bring together industrial companies and research institutions so that together we can develop new solutions and opportunities for the future.

The program aims to strengthen Finland's position as a pioneer in sustainable mining and mineral technology. We offer support at all stages of the value chain - from mine planning to industrial recycling.