Business Finland

Finnish company Telia initiates a network called 5G Finland to ensure the success of Finland as the fourth industrial revolution picks up speed. The first partners are Nokia and Tekes. 5G Finland is open to all Finnish companies and organizations.

Tekes and Finpro will merge to form Business Finland, putting all services under one roof, fostering collaboration and supporting cross sector innovation and scale up

Tekes will enhance the use of research as a source for innovations from the beginning of next year by modernising its research funding.

Tekes funding has a major impact on the growth and success of businesses. More than 80% of Tekes customers that have been successful in their innovation activities say that Tekes funding was a key part of their success. Jobs increased by 16 per cent in SMEs funded by Tekes during the period 2012–2015.

Tekes reinforces its research and development funding by introducing new funding services for growth companies.