News
Oulu strives for growth in the health technology business
There is potential for significant growth in enterprise, for the level of the multi- and cross-disciplinary research in the region is high.
Educational travelling is a growing trend – Happy people and Finnish education system attract people to visit Oulu
A Japanese educational travel group visited Oulu in the end of March. During the trip they visited Finnish educational institutions, interviewed local people, and had the experience of a Finnish sauna.
Tourism in the Oulu region is breaking records
The number of international travelers increased by 33% in February.
Congresses attract international experts to Oulu
25 registered international congresses were held in Oulu during last year.
Natal Mind conquers Polar Bear Pitching
Oulu’s own, original Arctic startup event Polar Bear Pitching made a live comeback after four years. A big crowd at Oulu Market Square and online around the world watched as ten startups one after another jumped into the Avanto (Finnish for ice hole) to impress the panel of judges with their business ideas.