Key Competitive Attractions
Jyväskylä is one of Finland’s fastest growing cities and the regional capital of central Finland. The current population is 130,000. The principal business sectors are in the fields of paper manufacturing, machinery, energy and ICT. Jyväskylä is also currently developing a nanotechnology cluster.
The city of Jyväskylä hosts a number of national and international conferences and trade fairs. Chief venue is the Congress and Trade Fair Centre, Jyväskylä Paviljonki. The city is also home to the multidisciplinary University of Jyväskylä and the JAMK University of Applied Sciences, both among the country’s leading research and educational institutions. In addition, the city offers Jyväskylä Science Park, an incubator for new business and companies.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Jyväskylä Regional Development Company, Jykes Ltd, is charged with promoting business activity in the Jyväskylä Region. It facilitates contacts with local companies and local government bodies.
