Growth sectors

Helsinki is the top choice for businesses – a city that gives rise to world-class innovations and high-growth companies. Determined efforts will boost growth in selected sectors during the strategy period.

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The Helsinki City Strategy has identified five growth sectors: the creative industries, the maritime cluster, circular economy in construction, the food sector and the health and wellbeing sector.

Our aim is to launch growth initiatives in as many of these growth sectors as possible during the strategy period, which will generate new business in Helsinki.

Business Helsinki – Towards a circle of growth

Helsinki is the city of entrepreneurs and businesses. When you start a business, we are here for you – serving Helsinki-based businesses, entrepreneurs, employers and international talent.

Our aim is to strengthen the growth potential of Helsinki's business sector and the employment of Helsinki residents, and to start a positive circle of growth that supports the city's attractiveness, the wellbeing of its residents and the sustainability of its economy.

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