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Co-create the future of healthcare in Helsinki

As a global leader in personalised healthcare and health data innovation, Helsinki offers an exceptional ecosystem for advancing health technologies. With comprehensive health data resources, world-class expertise in fields like bioinformatics, oncology, and neuroscience, diabetes, and access to cutting-edge testbeds for new technologies, Helsinki is the perfect place to drive the future of healthcare. 

a doctor in a white coat talking to a man in a chair a typical scene in healthcare in Finland

Why Helsinki for health innovation?

Access to world-class research in Helsinki

Helsinki is home to two top-tier universities—the University of Helsinki and Aalto University—as well as Helsinki University Hospital, boasting the largest health data pool in Europe.

Finland is a global leader in digital health

Finland leads the way with 100% digital health records for its entire population, providing researchers with real-time, comprehensive data for R&D.

Unique opportunities for clinical trials and biomedical research

Finland’s unique genetic heritage, combined with comprehensive health data, offers exceptional opportunities for clinical trials and biomedical research. Finland is also a global leader in healthcare legislation, being the first country to allow the secondary use of health data under the European GDPR, ensuring data security while fostering innovation.

Availability of government funding for health technologies

Finland’s government champions digitalisation and innovation-friendly regulations, offering funding for health companies to develop.

A thriving health tech ecosystem

Helsinki is home to one of the world’s most dynamic health startup scenes. Whether you’re looking to invest in or collaborate with forward-thinking health tech companies, Helsinki is where innovation meets opportunity.

A high-quality talent pool

Helsinki offers a high-quality yet affordable talent pool of engineers skilled in creating interoperable software and hardware solutions, ensuring that innovative health technologies can be efficiently developed and implemented.

Globally connected, strategically located

Helsinki’s prime location in Northern Europe connects businesses to the world. With direct flights to major global hubs and top-tier logistics infrastructure, the city is a gateway to international markets. As an EU and NATO member, Finland fosters strong international cooperation, enhancing opportunities for health innovation.

Free soft-landing services

With unmatched government support, a thriving talent pool, and a global reputation for innovation, Helsinki offers businesses the perfect environment to grow and thrive in health technology. Discover why so many pioneers call Helsinki home.

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Doctor recording symptons