Central Finland
Key Competitive Attractions
Central Finland has a population of 271,000 people, and its capital city, Jyvaskyla, is one of the fastest growing sub-regions in the country. Large deposits of natural resources fuel various industries, and the town has the most higher education institutions in proportion to population of any town in Finland, home to the University of Jyvaskyla and Jyvaskyla Polytechnic.
Central Finland's cultural scene is well supported, and tourism is important to the region. Jyvaskyla hosts the oldest Arts Festival in the country, as well as a Summer Jazz festival. Central Finland covers approximately 20,000 km sq, of which 13,000 km sq is occupied by forest, and 3,000 km sq by lakes.
Also called the Human Technology Region, Central Finland boasts expertise in ICT, paper making, machinery, bio-energy, nano-technology, and environmental technology. The Regional Council of Central Finland and City of Jyvaskyla support these industries through the business cluster concept, working to support the business community with a efficient infrastructure, expertise, and a world-class workforce for the knowledge sectors.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The business clusters of New Generation Machines and Equipment, Dynamic Bio-energy and Developing Housing help companies with mutual client and development objectives pool resources towards common goals. These clusters organize projects which receive funding from the local government.
