Tampere Health ekosysteemi

Partnerships for Advancing Scalable Innovation and Well-being

A dynamic regional business ecosystem offering partnerships, contacts, and knowledge for health technology and life science organizations in the Tampere region.

Our mission is to deepen and expand collaboration among healthcare actors in the Tampere area, enabling organizations to succeed both in Finland and internationally.

Services for Your Business Throughout Its Entire Lifecycle

Looking for Laboratory Space or MDR Support? Need Bioinformatics Experts from the Region? How About Access to Software Providers in the Health Sector?

Our extensive range of services supports you at every stage—from an idea to a globally profitable health technology company or a successful healthcare organization! Our experts help you find information on workforce, facilities, technology, and data availability in the Tampere region.

Liike ja Digitaalisuus 2025

11.02.2025-12.02.2025

Kohtaamisia. -tila Finlayson / Kokouskeskus Pellava

Liike ja Digitaalisuus 2025

11.02.2025-12.02.2025

Kohtaamisia. -tila Finlayson / Kokouskeskus Pellava

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Centers of Excellence

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Research Groups

24

Research Infrastructures

>110

Ecosystem Members

28

Health Sector Startups

14

Health Sector Testbeds

Tampere HealthHub

Tampere HealthHub is an innovative health sector center located on the Kauppi campus in Tampere, within the Finnmedi 5 building.

Tampere HealthHub offers a wide range of services, supporting health sector companies and startups in their growth and development.

The goal of Tampere HealthHub is to create a strong community for health sector actors by providing spaces, resources, and networking opportunities.

Opportunities in Tampere's Health Ecosystem

The Tampere region is renowned for its expertise in specialized areas such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and vaccine development.

In Tampere, the collaboration between research, business, and clinical practice is strong, providing fertile ground for healthcare and medical professionals to innovate and grow. You can partner with the most trusted collaborators, offering strategic business opportunities within the medical field and across other industries.

Our regional offerings include innovations in the following areas:

  • Pharmaceuticals and medical biotechnology
  • Medical devices and hospital equipment
  • Health IT and digital healthcare
  • Testing and training environments
  • Services for business relocation

Health Innovations

Tampere is home to numerous world-class innovations in the health and life science sectors. With over a century-long legacy in the pharmaceutical industry, pioneering research in biodegradable polymers and regenerative medicine, and cutting-edge diabetes and cancer studies, the Tampere region has firmly established itself as a hub of health innovation.

Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital (TAYS) offer exceptional research, preclinical, and clinical services. Additionally, Finland is recognized as one of the world’s richest sources of health data.

Facilities like the Tampere University Hospital RDI Center, HealthHUB, Biobank, and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, along with various testing and training service providers, help you access more information and explore opportunities in the region.

Innovation activities are further supported by Tampere’s strong regulatory expertise for businesses, offering both consultancy services and digital assessment tools.


Pharmaceutical Industry and Medical Biotechnology

Tampere boasts exceptional research expertise in cardiovascular diseases, vaccines, celiac disease, oncology, and pediatrics. Bioinformatics and clinical informatics are opening new avenues for the development of health technologies.

Tampere University Hospital provides excellent facilities for clinical research, supported by the Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere (FCBT). FCBT is the fastest-growing biobank in Finland and is developing new methods, such as cold chain automation for sample processing.

For example, Santen, a global leader in ophthalmology, has established a significant research and development unit in Tampere. In the field of biotechnology, Tampere excels particularly in tissue engineering and stem cell therapy. A notable example is a bone graft grown inside a patient’s abdomen, based on stem cells isolated from the patient’s own tissues.

Health IT and Digital Healthcare

Tampere is a hub for the ICT sector, driving the development of new solutions for health and well-being industries.

Major companies are developing electronic health record (EHR) systems for hospitals, while UNA Oy, a municipal joint venture, is creating a unified database for hospital patient records. Additionally, numerous smaller companies are designing IT solutions for hospitals and applications for end-users.

The Tampere region hosts extensive research and development activities focused on digital health applications, peripherals, and sensors. For instance, the first consumer heart rate monitor belt based on textile electronics was developed in Tampere. Similarly, many of the wearable devices and sensors used in today’s MyData collection systems were created in the region. Digitalization supports personalized care pathways and virtual clinic solutions.

Tampere Region Health Technology and Life Science Business Directory

The directory provides easy access to health technology and life science companies and organizations operating in the Tampere region. Companies are categorized by industry or specialty areas, allowing you to quickly and effortlessly find what you’re looking for.

Key Stakeholders of the Community

Health Sector Testbeds in the Tampere Region

Health Tampere offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure. These testbeds enable health technology companies to develop services in authentic hospital and educational environments.

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Tampere University Hospital

Tampere University Hospital (Tays) is a visionary healthcare provider. In addition to delivering excellent care, it focuses on research, development, and innovation. As a university hospital, Tays also plays a key role in educating the healthcare professionals of the future.

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Tampere University Community and Research Centers

The Tampere University Community focuses on technology, health, and society. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) brings together unique research expertise from the fields of medicine, biosciences, and engineering. The faculty employs over 500 professionals and hosts more than 70 research groups.

Tampere University Community and Research Centers

The Tampere University Community focuses on technology, health, and society. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) brings together unique research expertise from the fields of medicine, biosciences, and engineering. The faculty employs over 600 professionals and hosts more than 100 research groups.

MET is committed to generating new knowledge and solutions that promote health and well-being, benefiting both individuals and society at large. The faculty is also a member of the SPARK Finland program, which offers commercialization support for academic researchers.

As one of the most research-intensive faculties at Tampere University, MET receives 54% of its €61 million budget from external funding sources, including the Academy of Finland, Business Finland, the EU, and numerous other foundations. This unique research environment and infrastructure innovatively integrate engineering, medicine, and biological sciences with society, patients, and companies interested in healthcare technology and engineering, providing both preclinical and clinical services.

MET Faculty Research Areas:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Immunology and Pediatrics
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Cardiovascular Systems
  • Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
  • Biomedical Microsystems
  • Imaging
  • Computational Biology and Health Informatics

Close collaboration with the healthcare sector and Tampere University Hospital (TAYS) enables the application of research findings, such as new diagnostic methods and treatment options, in clinical practice.

The MET Faculty hosts two Centers of Excellence by the Academy of Finland:

MET Faculty’s Five Research Centers:

Additionally, the faculty is home to the Regea Cell and Tissue Center and the Finnish Hub for the Development and Validation of Integrated Approaches (FHAIVE).

MET is Finland’s Second Largest Provider of Medical Education

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) at Tampere University trains versatile professionals to meet the future demands of both medicine and health technology. The faculty offers extensive education in 50 medical specialties and 5 dental specialties.

Teaching is based on the latest global research, and students are closely integrated into the research community. The faculty maintains diverse learning environments, including modern simulation and laboratory facilities, with a strong focus on continuous development.

Two primary Finnish-language degree programs:

  • Licentiate of Medicine Degree Program: Educates students to become physicians with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to acquire, evaluate, and apply new knowledge.
  • Degree Program in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering: Offers a unique, multidisciplinary learning environment combining biosciences, biomedicine, and biomedical engineering to improve human well-being and promote new health technology applications.

Two English-language Master’s programs for international students:

  • Master’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Technology

Additionally, the faculty offers two doctoral programs with over 400 doctoral candidates. These programs provide innovative and internationally recognized doctoral education, producing research evidence that enhances human well-being and benefits society as a whole.

Learn more about the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology at Tampere University.

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Specialized and Private Hospitals in the Tampere Region

Tampere Heart Hospital specializes in the treatment of cardiac patients, while Coxa is Finland’s only hospital fully dedicated to joint replacement surgeries. Both hospitals operate in close collaboration with Tampere University Hospital (TAYS).

In addition, the region hosts several private healthcare and wellness service providers offering a wide range of services to residents and businesses in the Tampere area.

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Biobank and Data Services

The Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere (FCBT) focuses on cardiovascular diseases, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and type 1 diabetes, aligning with the research strategies of both Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital. FCBT supports both academic research and the research and development activities of pharmaceutical companies.

Tampere is One of the Leading Centers of Excellence in Imaging Technology.

Tampere is Recognized as One of the World’s Key Imaging Hubs, thanks to the region’s strong mobile technology heritage and university research in signal processing and imaging.

Over the past decades, the fusion of medical and technological expertise has led to numerous health technology innovations, including pioneering work in digital radiography.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Provide Tools to Utilize Existing Solutions More Efficiently and Innovatively.

AI Hub Tampere, a new artificial intelligence research center hosted by Tampere University, supports companies in leveraging AI and is building a new AI ecosystem in the Tampere region. Regulatory support is available for medical device manufacturers, extending up to AIMD-level (Active Implantable Medical Devices) product development.

Finland's Most Agile and Fastest-Growing Startup City.

Tampere Offers an Excellent Environment for Entrepreneurship and Startups. The city actively invests in young entrepreneurs, and its strong local startup culture has produced numerous success stories in fields such as gaming, manufacturing, and health technology.

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Liike ja Digitaalisuus 2025

11.02.2025-12.02.2025

Kohtaamisia. -tila Finlayson / Kokouskeskus Pellava

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