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 ecosystem actors 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.

Services for Ecosystem Actors

We do not know every actor in the world, but we have comprehensive operations and an extensive network in 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 businesses.

Helsinki Partners growth services

Helsinki Partners helps foreign companies in finding locations, Finnish partner companies and opportunities to expand their operations in Helsinki.
Yritykset ja työ

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.