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201320.3.20151Invest in Finland focus areas 2013DatacentresGreen BuildingHi-Tech SoftwareMiningResearch, Development and InnovationTravelWind EnergyIdeal for datacentresWhy Finland1Finlands power grid is the most reliable in Europe, and energy prices and taxes are some of the lowest in EuropeWhyFinland2Fast data links to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and RussiaWhy Finland3Highly skilled, English-speaking IT personnelOpportunities forLarge manufacturers, banks, IT companies, cloud service providers, and government operators and contractors

For international companies and others, Finland is an ideal location for datacentresFinland has abundant energy and some of the lowest energy prices and taxes in EuropeFinlands power grid is the most reliable in Europe Fast data links to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and RussiaFinland has many highly skilled, English-speaking IT personnelTransparent legislation provides a strong, secure basis for investment Targets are large manufacturers, banks, IT companies, cloud service providers, and government operators and contractors

3Green Building Demand for energy efficient solutionsNew, tighter construction standards will require much greater energy efficiency both in new buildings and renovationConstruction market that is still growing with the prospect of 500,000 new apartments to be built in the next 20 yearsTurnkey suppliers (integrators), companies that construct and/or renovate, including wood as a material, companies that produce and provide new energy efficient building materials as well as solutionsStrong demand for renovation, infill development and energy efficiency upgrades for concrete apartment buildingsWhy 1Why2Why3Opportunities for

Major opportunities for energy efficiency companies Tighter construction standards will require much greater energy efficiency in new buildings from 2013500,000 new apartments to be built in the next 20 years 10 billion a year in repairs and renovationFinland still has a limited supply of energy efficient products and servicesOpportunities for companies that: measure and monitor energy consumption; provide turnkey energy efficiency management; plan and install hybrid renewable energy (geothermal, solar, wind)

4Hot High-Tech PlatformNokias strategy change creates opportunities for other companies to attract top talent

A competitive talent/cost ratio according to Gartners relative wages index, Finland (100) is far ahead of the USA (170)Finns create and do not copy. Innovations and intellectual property rights are well protectedHigh-tech companies and all organisations that use technology totheir advantage

Why 1Why2Why3Opportunities forNokias strategy creates opportunities for other companies to attract top high-tech talentFinland is Europes top country for mobile technologyRapidly developing technology in a politically and economically stable countryA competitive talent/cost ratio according to Gartners relative wages index, Finland (100) is far ahead of the USA (170)Finns create and do not copy. Innovations and intellectual property rights are well protectedOpportunities for high-tech companies and all organisations that use technology to their advantage

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Strong prospects in mining and mineralsWorld-class geological survey databases and exploration services by The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)The Green Mining Program makes Finland a global leader in the sustainable mineral industryThe Finnish government prioritises mining as a key source of economic growth and foreign operators are welcome in Finland Companies that can benefit from and appreciate Finlands first-rate infrastructure and great potential for new discoveriesActive Mines and Current ProjectsWhy 1Why2Why3Opportunitiesfor

Precious metals

Base metalsDiamondOtherCommoditiesMineProspect6Right for R&DFinland is Europes top cluster for mobile professionals A base for global players for R&D in healthcare and life sciences, and the home of several major healthcare ICT companiesStrong expertise in environmental and energy technologiesLarge companies with, or planning, R&D operations Finlands world ranking:

2nd best for innovation competitiveness (ITIF study, 2011)Best for the availability of science and technology researchers (per 1,000 employed)2nd best for government investment in R&D (as a share of GDP)6th best for infrastructure (IMD world competitiveness, 2011)2nd best education system, (OECD, PISA comparison, 2009)4th least corrupt country (Transparency International, 2010)Best country in the world, based on consistently high scores in education, health, quality of life, economic dynamism and political environment (Newsweek, 2010)

Why 1ICT/mobileWhy2Health-bioWhy3CleantechOpportunities for

Finland is ideal for innovation and R&D, especially in ICT/mobile, health-bio and cleantechFinland is Europes top cluster for mobile professionals According to the Gartner index, Finland is 7000, Sweden 2000 and the UK 500 Base for global players for R&D in healthcare and life sciencesHome of several major healthcare ICT companiesStrong expertise in environmental and energy technologiesAreas of research include CO2-neutral energy production, distributed energy systems, energy efficiency, smart grids and the energy marketTarget clients are large companies with, or planning, R&D operations

Finlands world ranking:

2nd best for innovation competitiveness (ITIF study, 2011)Best for the availability of science and technology researchers (per 1,000 employed)2nd best for government investment in R&D (as a share of GDP)6th best for infrastructure (IMD world competitiveness, 2011)2nd best education system, (OECD, PISA comparison, 2009)4th least corrupt country (Transparency International, 2010)Best country in the world, based on consistently high scores in education, health, quality of life, economic dynamism and political environment (Newsweek, 2010)

7Expanding eHealth supports home livingIn Finlands growing eHealth sector, resources and financing are available for developing integrated solutions Innovative companies are ready to implement new technological solutions and develop them as public-private partnershipsFinland offers excellent and cost-effective eHealth infrastructure and talent

eHealth operators, manufacturers and software developers

Why 1Why2Why3Opportunities forFinland is the perfect place to develop and pilot eHealth solutions that support home livingFinland offers excellent and cost-effective eHealth infrastructure and talent Innovative companies are ready to implement new technological solutions and develop them as public-private partnershipsIn Finlands growing eHealth sector, resources and financing are available for developing integrated solutions Target clients include eHealth operators, manufacturers and software developers

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Burgeoning travel and tourismGaps in the market for new operators, especially in the luxury and budget segmentsFinland has the fastest tourism growth in the Nordic countries, due in particular to Russians who visit Finland to shop Fast transport links to and from the east, west and south. Helsinki Airport is on the most direct, quickest route between Europe and Asia. Travel sector investors, international hotel operators and restaurant chains Why 1Why2Why3Opportunities forThere are many active projects and opportunities in Finnish travel and tourism Gaps in the market for new operators, especially in the luxury and budget segmentsThe restaurant market is dominated by a few domestic chains, creating opportunities for new international brandsFinland has the fastest tourism growth in the Nordic countriesRussian visitor numbers are up sharply, driven particularly by Russians who visit Finland to shop Finland offers a relatively safe, unspoilt environment and has four distinct seasonsFast transport links to and from the east, west and south. Helsinki Airport is on the most direct, quickest route between Europe and Asia Target clients are travel sector investors, international hotel operators and restaurant chains

91000 new wind turbines by 2020 Attractive feed-in tariff of 83.5 /MWhProject portfolio of 7800 MW Larger international renewable energy producers. Construction, operation and maintenance and other service companies from Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

Finland is untapped, but fast-growing new market for wind power Why 1Why2Why3Opportunities forFinland is an underserved but fast-growing new market for windpower An attractive feed-in tariff of 83.5 /MWhGood wind conditions throughout the year Existing installed capacity of 200 MW2,500 MW targeted by 2020; and 7800 MW laterMany international companies plan to supply technology and develop projects

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