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Business Tampere provides expert assistance for the internationalization and growth of companies in the Tampere region. We help companies find the right contacts, services, and solutions to support international growth.
General internationalization consulting
Active export projects
Export trips
Market know-how
Other support for a company's internationalization
Export market inquiry
The Bridging4Growth project helps companies strengthen their competitiveness, build international connections, and boost exports.Through the project, SMEs gain access to a network of innovative companies as well as practical tools for international growth.
The project provides market insights and hands-on support for utilizing them, creating joint offers, and establishing direct export contacts.Target regions include rapidly developing areas: Brazil (São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro regions), the United States and Canada (Great Lakes region), and Uzbekistan.These markets have a strong demand for sustainable green technologies, particularly in smart cities, intelligent manufacturing, and digitalization.
Project duration: 1 February 2023 – 31 January 2026
🔗 Read more about the project
Contact at Business Tampere:Yi TangProject Manager & Key Account Manager, International Business📞 +358 45 2794 150✉️ yi.tang@businesstampere.comLinkedIn
The reconstruction of Ukraine is a major European challenge.Business Tampere supports companies in exploring and planning business opportunities in Ukraine with the help of our dedicated expert, Minna Tihinen.
Read more about our Ukraine-related event on our website.
Contact at Business Tampere:Minna TihinenProject Coordinator, Ukraine📞 +358 40 531 3148✉️ minna.tihinen@businesstampere.com
The INGOs project supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Central Baltic region in entering the procurement markets of major international organizations such as the United Nations, Red Cross, IMF, and the World Bank, a market worth over 20 billion USD annually.
By providing up-to-date information, networking opportunities, and expert training, the project equips companies with the knowledge and tools needed to secure contracts with these organizations.
The project strengthens companies’ international competitiveness while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting the export of innovative and sustainable solutions from the region.
Project duration: 1 April 2023 – 30 September 2026
Contact at Business Tampere:Sami PuttonenProject Manager, Export Activities📞 +358 40 5405 717✉️ sami.puttonen@businesstampere.com
Export support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on industrial technologies.The project highlights smart and sustainable solutions in areas such as automation, software, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, electrification, and battery technology.
The initiative is a pan-European project funded by the EU Interreg Programme, running until spring 2028 (1 May 2025 – 30 April 2028).
Contact at Business Tampere:Heini SalopeltoProject Manager📞 +358 50 495 7016✉️ heini.salopelto@businesstampere.com
The Scaleup Launchpad is a joint initiative between Finland, Sweden, and Estonia designed to support the growth of selected companies.The project provides participating businesses with access to new business opportunities, expertise, contacts, and networks to accelerate their international scaleup journey.
The programme is implemented in cooperation with Tartu (Estonia) and Norrköping (Sweden).A group of promising growth-oriented companies has been selected from each country.The project is co-funded by the EU Interreg Central Baltic Programme and will run until the end of November 2025.
Read more about the project
Contact at Business Tampere:Anni ValkeinenProgramme Coordinator, Scaleup Launchpad📞 +358 40 750 9162✉️ anni.valkeinen@businesstampere.com
Southeast Asia is experiencing strong demand for innovation in green technology, healthtech, and digitalisation.The Leap4Growth project helps SMEs explore and access two high-potential Southeast Asian markets: Vietnam and the Greater Bay Area via Hong Kong.
The next export visit to Hong Kong and Shenzhen will take place on 23–27 March 2025.For more information about the visit, please contact Yi Tang (yi.tang@businesstampere.com).
The Leap4Growth project runs from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028 and is a joint export initiative between three partner countries.
🔗 Read more about the project here
The Intelligent Connected Cities (ICC) project strengthens the global competitiveness of SMEs from the Baltic Sea region in non-EU markets.The project focuses on facilitating market access in key regions such as Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Project is active: August 2025 – July 2028.
🔗 Read more about the joint three-country project
Contact at Business Tampere:Sami PuttonenProject Manager, Export Activities📞 +358 40 540 5717✉️ sami.puttonen@businesstampere.com
The SIX GLOW project aims to harness the international opportunities arising from the largest industrial transformation in modern history, the digital and green twin transition and the emergence of new industrial sectors.The project supports SMEs in the vehicle and mobile machinery industries in the Tampere Region to strengthen their global competitiveness and seize new market opportunities.
Project duration: 1 October 2024 – 31 December 2027
🔗 More about the project on our website in Finnish
Contact at Business Tampere:Ari LylynojaKey Account Manager, Digital Industrial Solutions📞 +358 50 5687 608✉️ ari.lylynoja@businesstampere.com
A major opportunity for drone developers and subcontractors in the drone industry.If your company designs, develops, or manufactures any components, software, or services for drones or drone-related industries — and is in the startup or scaleup stage — you are welcome to apply for this international programme.
Application deadline: 2 December 2025Programme duration: Starts on 1 January 2026 and runs for one year per company.
🔗 Read more and apply to the international programme
Contacts at Business Tampere:
Markku NiemiProgramme Director, Smart City Development📞 +358 50 5117 341✉️ markku.niemi@businesstampere.com
Jari IkonenKey Account Manager, Smart Mobility📞 +358 500 456 636✉️ jari.ikonen@businesstampere.com
Manufacturing is at the core of the Tampere Region’s industrial strengths.We continuously support and promote the export of manufacturing solutions to nearby markets.
More information at Business Tampere:
Jouni MyllymäkiKey Account Manager, Industry
+358 50 4345 820jouni.myllymaki@businesstampere.com
Export visits offer companies an excellent opportunity to explore target markets and create new business connections.Business Tampere organizes and supports participation in international fairs and events, many of which are included in these visits.
Upcoming export visits:
Latvia: 27–29 November 2025 (Tech Industry Riga)
Austria: 10–12 February 2026
Hong Kong & Shenzhen: 23–27 March 2026
Participation increases visibility and helps companies find new customers and partners.
🔗 Read an example of successful participation by Enico on an export visit
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Market opportunities in Spain – Automotive and mobile work machines sector 01.09.2023
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Funding – Business Tampere
Business Finland
Finnpartnership
Financing solutions – Finnvera
And there are many more. Reach Business Tampere experts and let us help to find you relevant networks.
Tampereen Kauppakamari
Enterprise Europe Network
FinnCham
International House Tampere – City of Tampere
For employers – Work in Finland
Project Manager, Export Activities
+358 40 5405 717
sami.puttonen@businesstampere.com
Project Manager & Business Advisor, Global Business
+358 45 2794 150
yi.tang@businesstampere.com
Senior Business Advisor
+358 50 5687 608
ari.lylynoja@businesstampere.com
Project Manager
+358 50 495 7016
heini.salopelto@businesstampere.com