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Grow your business internationally

Accelerate your international growth. We help you find the right partners and funding opportunities.

Take your first steps into Nordic and Baltic markets

Is your company looking to expand into nearby markets? We help you take your first steps towards exporting to the Nordic and Baltic countries. We connect you with relevant events, networks and export programmes, providing practical support to help you understand new markets and find potential customers.

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Who is this service for and what does the consultation include?

This service is designed for SMEs with limited export experience that are looking to expand into Nordic or Baltic markets.

Typical situations:

  • You are exploring your first export markets.
  • You are looking for new customers in nearby markets.
  • You need market insights and relevant contacts.
  • You want to participate in trade events or business delegations.

What you’ll get:

  • Insights into business opportunities in Nordic and Baltic markets.
  • Recommendations for relevant events, programmes and networks.
  • Practical guidance to help you get started with exporting.

Our experts are here to help

Business Tampere’s internationalisation experts and export project managers provide practical guidance to help your business explore Nordic and Baltic markets. They can help you connect with relevant networks and find the right events to support your international growth.

  • Jouni Myllymäki, Manufacturing and Industry
  • Jari Ikonen, Smart Mobility & Defence Technologies
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Support for expanding into EU markets

Is your company planning to expand into EU markets? We help you identify relevant events and networks and support you in taking your first steps towards exporting. We connect you with suitable export programmes and provide practical guidance to help you understand new markets and build valuable business contacts.

Book a meeting

Who is this service for and what does the consultation include?

This service is designed for SMEs that are planning or preparing to enter EU markets and already have an idea of their target markets or international growth opportunities.

Typical situations:

  • You are planning to expand into EU markets.
  • You are looking for new international customers.
  • You need market insights and relevant contacts.
  • You want to participate in international events or business delegations.

What you’ll get:

  • Insights into business opportunities in EU markets.
  • Recommendations for relevant events, export programmes and networks.
  • Practical guidance on market entry planning and next steps.
  • Support to help you get started with exporting.

Our experts provide practical guidance to help you enter EU markets and connect with relevant business networks.

Our experts are here to help

Business Tampere’s internationalisation experts and export project managers provide practical guidance to support your expansion into EU markets. They help you identify relevant networks and events across Europe.

  • Ari Lylynoja, Automotive Industry
  • Minna Tihinen, Exporting to Ukraine

Exporting to Ukraine

Ukraine’s reconstruction offers significant business opportunities for Finnish companies, not only in defence and dual-use technologies but also in the energy, construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

We help companies in the Tampere region identify the right networks, funding opportunities and market entry pathways in Ukraine.

 

Who is the service for and what does the advisory support include?

Our Ukraine export advisory service is designed for companies that are considering, planning or preparing to expand into or export to the Ukrainian market.

This service is for you if you:

  • are interested in or planning to export to Ukraine
  • are looking for new customers in Ukraine
  • need market insights and business contacts
  • want to participate in international events or business delegations

Expert support for your business

Business Tampere’s Ukraine expert, Minna Tihinen, provides export advisory services for companies interested in entering the Ukrainian market. She helps companies identify suitable market opportunities, build relevant networks and connect with potential customers in Ukraine.

  • Minna Tihinen, Country Manager, Ukraine

Support for expanding into global markets

Are you looking to expand your business beyond the EU? Entering more distant markets requires careful preparation, the right networks and often additional support. We help you develop a realistic market entry plan by providing insights into specific international markets, information on relevant export programmes and practical support for entering new markets.

Who is the service for?

This service is designed for SMEs with a clear export offering, a solid financial position and the readiness to invest in international growth beyond the EU.

Typical situations include:

  • you are planning to expand into markets outside the EU
  • you need deeper insights into your target markets
  • you are looking for local partners and distribution channels
  • you want to participate in international export programmes, business delegations or projects

What you get:

  • an assessment of your company’s readiness for international expansion
  • insights into the characteristics and opportunities of your target markets
  • recommendations on suitable export programmes and next steps
  • connections to relevant networks and partners
  • a clear action plan for moving forward

Our expert advisory service provides you with a practical action plan and the right contacts to help your business successfully enter new markets.

Our experts are here to help

Business Tampere’s internationalisation experts and project managers provide export advisory services for companies looking to expand into markets beyond the EU. They have experience in navigating challenging and complex markets and international programmes. Feel free to get in touch:

– Yi Tang, Southeast Asia
– Heini Salopelto, USA
– Minh Lam, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Philippines

International Business Delegations

International business delegations offer companies valuable opportunities to explore target markets and develop new business. We organise and support participation in international trade fairs and events, helping companies increase their visibility and connect with potential customers.

Read about Enico’s successful international business trip and the deals it secured in Latvia

Upcoming events

Since AI Hackathon 2026 — 1,000+ AI Builders, 72 Hours, €50,000

06.11.2026-08.11.2026

EduCity, Turku University of Applied Sciences

Pirkanmaan Vientipäivä 2026

11.11.2026

Tavara-asema

ReBuild Ukraine 2026

12.11.2026-13.11.2026

EXPO XXI, Varsova, Puola

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