Overview of the Finnish Cleantech Ecosystem

Sari TasaSenior Specialist

Ministry of Economic Affairs and EmploymentEnterprise and Innovation Department

Bioeconomy and Clean Solutions

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Collaboration as market driven business

Finland is a pioneer in bioeconomy, circular economy and cleantech. By developing, introducing and exporting sustainable solutions Finland aims to create growth and jobs, increase energy security and achieve climate goals.

Companies are in the central focus• Enterprise and innovation activities to reform the economy and

increase growth and to promote investments -> creates a permanent platform for the development

• The majority of new jobs are created by SME’s• Transformative, resource efficient innovation can change

societies socially, economically and ecologically better • Enterprise and innovation activities should be inclusive: local

culture and community adaptation, customized solutions and co-development

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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New business and technology transfer projectsCustomer first – in all markets• The main requirement for successful collaboration is to prove the

will and potential to develop the society.• The need is not always in line with willingness and possibilities to

develop the infrastructure and business.First we need to understand the basic problem to be solved.• The technology transfer requires in most of the cases training or

even wider approach to the education system.• Sometimes requires long term relationship, not in the interests of

the companies => governmental organizations and UN• Corruption, unorganized infrastructure and lack of common

rules are the worst show stoppers

The target is to have win-win deal to all parties, also environment.

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Source: Sitra Studies 102 (Frost & Sullivan)

Finnish strengths in global cleantech markets

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CLEANWATER

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CLEAN WATER

Finland’s world-class clean water expertise guarantee drinking water free of bacteria and viruses. Potable water is better than most of the high-street water brands.

Finnish municipal waste water treatment is among the best in the world driven by the strict legislation and monitoring by authorities.

By treating effluents on site we keep our lakes clean despite water intensive industries, like pulp & paper and mining & minerals.

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RENEWABLEENERGy

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40% of Finnish energy production is done by renewables: biomass, hydro, wind, solar

50% of energy in Helsinki is recycled and recovered from wastewater and buildings

Global market leader in renewable technology: wind turbine components, solar inverters, bio and waste2energy systems

RENEWABLE ENERGYTECHNOLOGY FORERUNNER

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SMART GRID

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Finland has been using smart electricity consuming meters for several years – key for making the grid smart

Combination of distributed energy production and intelligent power management with high level digitalizationWorld class solution unleashing old traditional grid to high permance smart grids and even off-grid island networks

SMART GRID FOR SECURE AND ECONOMICAL ELECTRICITY

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GREEN BUILDINGSIndoor air qualityEnergy efficiency

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Living better

Arctic environment has pushed our building technology and material to the next level.

Advanced Finnish insulation materials, doors and windows establish a solid base for energy efficient and healthy buildings.

Novel renewable energy solutions reduce the environmental load and increase the sustainability and energy efficiency of built environment.

HIGH PERMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS

Finnish Cleantech strong-holds

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www.cleantechfinland.com

CLEANTECH FINLANDPorkkalankatu 1, P.O. Box 358FI-00810 HelsinkiFinland Oce: +358 204 6951

cleantechfinland.comLinkedIn: Cleantech FinlandTwitter: @CleantechFIN#CleantechFinland

FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH