Invest in Oulu
Key Competitive Attractions
Oulu is a city and municipality in the region of northern Ostrobothnia and the largest city in Northern Finland. It is one of the most important centres of high technology, research and education in the Nordic region. The top industries are ICT and healthcare. Significant clusters are also being developed in the fields of environmental technology, health & biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Other major industries include wood refining and the paper and steel industry.
For a list of established companies, see the company database on Business Oulu.
Due to the geographical location, companies in Oulu receive additional financial incentives compared to southern Finland.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Invest in Oulu provides information on business opportunities and assists foreign investors by helping them to get in contact with potential business partners, skilled workforce, business service providers and local authorities. They may also assist in obtaining grants and regional funding.
