The Jyväskylä Region, located in Central Finland, offers a successful and competitive business environment. It is one of the main growth centres in the country and a significant industrial area, as there are approximately 7 500 companies operating in the region. In terms of location, Jyväskylä is ranked as the second best in Finland and is esteemed for its high quality of life.

For more information on doing business in the Jyväskylä Region and Central Finland, please visit:

Human Technology - Do business with us >>

Business in Jyväskylä Programme

The Business in Jyväskylä Programme, administered by Jyväskylä Innovation Ltd, aims to increase the general attractiveness of the Jyväskylä Region to new domestic and foreign investment, to encourage the development of new high-tech and innovative businesses, and to assist existing companies to expand their operations into global markets.

For further information, please contact:

Mrs Carola Wictorsson
Marketing Director, Business in Jyväskylä programme, Jyväskylä Innovation Ltd
tel. +358 40 503 5527, email: carola.wictorsson[at]jklinnovation.fi

In domestic business relocations, please contact:
Mr Olli Patrikainen
tel. +358 20 771 5605, email: olli.patrikainen[at]jykes.fi

Check also the following websites for advice:

Human Technology >>
Enterprise Finland >>
Invest in Finland >>
Information Center for New Enterprises >>
The Ministry of Employment and the Economy >>



For a comprehensive information package on investing in Central Finland, go to:

Invest in Central Finland -information package >>

The information package includes information about:

• basic facts of the region

• key fields of industry

• key organisations supporting investors and company founders

• workforce

• funding

• foreign companies operating in Central Finland

• cost of premises and land rental

• labour costs

• public transportation and transport of goods

• other useful information