The 90 Day Finn Program
Applications are now open until 28 Feb, 2026!
Program duration is from August 24 to September 20, 2026.
Looking for the right place to expand your business and further develop your product or solution? Join the 90 Day Finn Program. Learn how to grow your business with Helsinki, one of the most innovative regions in the world.
What is the 90 Day Finn Program?
90 Day Finn is Helsinki’s business expansion program for global tech companies who want to explore expanding their company or R&D to Finland. A group of maximum 15 participants is selected each year.
Ideally, participating companies have 10 or more employees and an annual turnover of at least €1 million. Exceptions can be made for smaller, fast-scaling startups in strategic growth sectors (e.g., deep tech, climate tech, food tech) with strong investor backing or global potential.
During the program, you’ll learn more about the factors that make Helsinki an internationally recognised innovation hub:
- The culture of trust that makes collaborative projects easy.
- One of the most digitally skilled talent pools in the world, boosted by Finland’s free education system.
- The business approach that combines unique scientific research and soft values.
- Access to a leading innovation infrastructure and public–private R&D opportunities.
What do you get out of the program?
- Discovering Helsinki with a group of like-minded participants.
- Join the Alumni Network of 50+ international business leaders from 30+ countries.
- Insight into funding, public support, talent pool and innovation.
- Virtual preparatory program in Spring/Summer 2026.
- Curated access to trusted networks through exclusive events and company visits.
- Tailored business support during and after your stay.
- Residency in one of the primary co-working spots of Helsinki.
- Learning about Finnish values and business culture.
“AI research in Finland is not a slave to technology. Instead, the goal of the research is to find solutions to improve human life and happiness.”
Roberta Gilardi, CEO of G-Gravity and 90 Day Finn 2022
What happens during 90 Day Finn 2026?
The agenda for 90 Day Finn Program 2026 includes company visits and access to the NORDEEP Deep Tech Business Summit. It’s designed to help global scaleups and corporations learn about and connect with the Helsinki innovation scene.
- The program is flexible to allow time for your daily work.
- Remote preparation and follow-up opportunities with Helsinki Partners are available.
- Business visits will be tailored depending on the industrial profiles and interests of the participants.
Week 1 24–30 August
– Arrival and kick-off event with a welcome dinner. Get to know the team at Helsinki Partners and your fellow 90 Day Finns 2026.
– 1–2 days of business program: company visit, ecosystem facilities visit or private networking event.
– 1 leisure activity.
– 90 Day Finn Alumni Reunion Thu-Fri, 27-28 Aug.
Week 2 31 August – 6 September
– 2–3 days of business program: company visit, ecosystem facilities visit or private networking event.
– 1 leisure activity.
– Ecosystem networking event Wed, 2 Sep.
Week 3 7–13 September
– 2–3 days of business program: company visit, ecosystem facilities visit or private networking event.
– 1 leisure activity.
– Breakfast with the Mayor of Helsinki.
Week 4 14–20 September
– 1-2 days of business program.
– 1 leisure activity.
– Access to NORDEEP Deep tech business summit Wed–Thu, 16–17 Sep.
– Feedback session and farewell dinner.
“Helsinki is a great entry for European markets. It’s a high trust society. The government is super supportive.
Taxes, incentives, legislation is in sync with supporting businesses. Meet the right decision makers and move on to the greater European area from here.”
Satvik Shrivastava, CEO of ETS Infra and 90 Day Finn 2025
Apply to 90 Day Finn 2026
Apply by February 28, 2026. The on-site program will take place in Helsinki from August 24 to September 20, 2026, with the option to extend your stay for the full 90 days.
What is the application process like?
Who is eligible to apply? What kinds of applications are accepted? Read more in the 90 Day Finn FAQ.
The 90 Day Finn applications are a simple 3-step process:
- Apply online between 15 December 2025 – 28 February 2026.
- Shortlist interviews in February–March 2026 – Max 15 participants will be selected.
- Final selection in March–April 2026.
“You’re going to find people thinking more multidisciplinary naturally, which is in and of itself a tremendous advantage. The 90 Day Finn Program brings together 15 change makers, and together we’re a multiplier effect.”
Amelia Schaffner, strategy and innovation partner at Lexicon Strategies and 90 Day Finn 2023
Who else has done this?
The 90 Day Finn alumni network includes 50+ executives, founders and investors from around the world. They represent industries from quantum to foodtech, from healthtech to energy and the new space economy. Events are held for the alumni network throughout the year, and alumni members have collaborated to achieve business success. Meet the 90 Day Finn Alumni.
“The startup ecosystem, and especially collaboration between industry, academia, and government, is very smooth in Finland. I also felt that personal connections are very strong here. Information flows smoothly, making it possible to validate and collaborate quickly within the ecosystem.”
Hiromi Tsuiji, Director of Impact Capital and 90 Day Finn 2024
Contact us
If you have any questions about the program, contact the Program Manager, Maria Andros. We’ll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible. For questions and collaborations for marketing, contact Marketing Manager, Eelis Torvinen.
Maria
Andros
90 Day Finn Program Manager
