Oulu is growing and developing. We see to that.

We support our growing companies in creating jobs, promoting export, refining competencies and developing different lines of business. Boosting competences calls for the right kind of attitude on your part – the courage and assertive attitude Oulu is renowned for.

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Oulu is a location of growth

Oulu is one of Finland’s fastest-growing cities where new innovative companies are constantly growing and entering the global market. Excellent partners often serve as enablers for the companies’ growth, and BusinessOulu is happy to help you in finding them. The Invest In team and industry-specific account managers serve as your local guides to the business world in Oulu.

Are you sure that your business idea works?

You have a business idea you intend to move forward with. Great, because you are precisely the kind of bold pioneer Oulu needs. But how do you know if your idea has enough potential to become a profitable business? We help you to take the first steps from square one as a sparring partner with whom you can consider the most critical questions relating to your business idea.

Well planned is half established

There are lots of things to take care of when you are establishing a business.
Are the incorporation documents, financial calculations, business plan, business premises, permits, registrations and insurance policies in order? Am I eligible for start-up grant, and what other means of financing are available? Our experts’ practical advice will guide you forward in various problems you may have when starting a business. In addition to providing guidance, we also evaluate your business idea and its potential risks.

Company financing

BusinessOulu will help you to clarify the financing needs and options related to starting up and developing a business. The company’s overall financing is collected from various funding sources. In addition to equity capital and income financing, the company often needs debt capital. We will help you in raising both public and private funding.

The world is calling, is your company ready?

The largest growth often comes through internationalization, but this calls for careful preparation. Even if your company’s product is solid, you also need to know the target market, use the correct networks and secure financing. Our experts provide you with practical support in internationalization and the commencement of export operations.

Growth through change in ownership

The ownership of a company can change as a result of an acquisition or generational change. Both are challenging operations that demand diverse competence and expertise. BusinessOulu's experts offer advice and guidance in generational changes, mergers and acquisitions, for sellers and for buyers. We also benefit from an extensive network of experts who will help you to implement the ownership change effortlessly.

If you have the competence, you will be successful!

In cooperation with our partners, we provide several practical training and coaching programs related to business competence. The topics range from sales and marketing competence to export operations, company financing, financial administration, business and contract law, and product and service development. The duration of the coaching sessions varies from short briefings to tailored programs that last for a few days.

5GFWD – Oulu 5G Innovation Challenge

5GFWD challenges your grey cells to produce their best in creating an absolutely amazing new world with the fastest mobile network ever: 5G.
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Finnish Business Hub

The Finnish Business Hub was opened in Tromsø 21th January ,2014. Business Oulu is launching its activities in the house, the basic idea is to help Finnish businesses in northern Norway
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Innovative Cities program (INKA)

The aim of the Innovative Cities program is to generate business-driven regional ecosystems and innovation and reference environments. The city provides companies with development and piloting environments to develop their own products and services in real environments.
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Industry Summit 2017

5–6 October 2017
The biggest industry-related seminar and contact event in northern Finland.
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Arctic Airlink flight connection opened in January 2015

Arctic Airlink gives you better, faster and smarter transport between northern Finland, Norway and Sweden.
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Oulu is growing and developing. We see to that.

Oulu is a location of growth

Are you sure that your business idea works?

Well planned is half established

Company financing

The world is calling, is your company ready?

Growth through change in ownership

If you have the competence, you will be successful!

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International premiere of Star Boys during the 39th Moscow International Film Festival

Oulu 5GFWD Hackathon Grand Prix prize to a team from India

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Industry Summit

5GFWD – Oulu 5G Innovation Challenge

Finnish Business Hub

Innovative Cities program (INKA)

Industry Summit 2017

Arctic Airlink flight connection opened in January 2015

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