Growth and startup activities

This page includes links and tips for services that the city provides to help startups, investors, companies and other Finnish and international involved entities to find the networks and information they need in Helsinki and elsewhere.

Kasvu- ja startup-toiminta

Helsinki’s startup and ecosystem services

Services for Startups
Our services act as ‘door openers’ to the local startup ecosystem, combining your company’s needs with our extensive network and advisory services.
Ecosystem services
While we may not know every actor worldwide, our operations are comprehensive,and our network extends throughout the startup scene from the Nordic Countries to Japan.
Soft landing
We offer a service package that makes entering the Finnish market as easy as possible for international startups.
Helsinki Partners growth services
Helsinki Partners helps foreign companies in finding locations, Finnish partner companies and opportunities to expand their operations in Helsinki.
Internationalisation services
We offer long-term and short-term support and advice for the internationalisation of your startup.
Yritykset ja työ
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Join our events

Business Helsinki holds 200 events annually for people considering entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs and start-ups.

See the events of Business Helsinki

Incubators and accelerators

Business Helsinki Accelerator
We provide long-term support and dedicated one-to-one coaching to early stage startups.
Urban Tech Helsinki
An incubator for sustainable urban solutions that helps companies solve urban challenges to achieve their growth goals. The incubator creates solutions based on the circular economy, clean energy, smart traffic and urban agriculture.
Helsinki Education Hub
A business incubator that brings together and supports innovation businesses in the education field through a growth programme open to apply twice a year. The programme provides an opportunity to grow the business idea into a valuable business together wi
Health Incubator Helsinki
An incubator that offers office and coworking facilities, networking opportunities and up to three years of business development services. Incubator programmes are customised based on the individual needs of each company.
Helsinki XR Center
An incubator for talent in the field of virtual and augmented reality (VR & AR) that offers services and workspaces, equipment, collaborative learning and mentoring.

Experiment and innovation platforms

Testbed Helsinki
Development and experimentation opportunities for new products and services offered by the City of Helsinki.
Mobility Lab Helsinki
We assist companies and researchers in testing and developing smart and digital mobility solutions on the streets of Helsinki, with real users. Our undivided attention is on smooth, safe and sustainable mobility.
Forum Virium Helsinki
Forum Virium Helsinki is the City of Helsinki innovation company. We co-create urban futures with companies, universities, other public sector organizations and Helsinki residents.

Startup communities and facilities

Maria 01
The leading startup campus in the Nordics with a network, innovation conditions and central location designed to help startups grow. Companies are selected based on strict criteria for a tenancy period of three years.
Helsinki Think Company
Helsinki Think Company offers cooperation and event facilities and various programmes for exchanging ideas.