Merged entity Tekes has merged with Finpro to form Business Finland as of January 1, 2018, indicating a rebranding and expanded mandate in innovation funding and international growth support. Sales opportunity: tailor offerings to the new entity’s strategic priorities and align messaging with Business Finland’s broader national innovation goals.

Innovation funding As a premier innovation funder, the organization finances development aimed at growth, well-being, and new business creation. Sales opportunity: present complementary services such as advanced analytics, AI-driven R&D efficiency tools, or consulting to maximize ROI on funded projects and demonstrate value in accelerating innovation timelines.

Tech stack Current tech exposure includes AppNexus, Hotjar, D3.js, Moment.js, Modernizr, Bootstrap, Google Analytics, and Facebook. Sales opportunity: offer integrated martech, analytics, and dashboard solutions that align with their existing stack to optimize program tracking, impact measurement, and outreach effectiveness.

Strategic partnerships Past collaborations include a notable ties with IBM for cognitive computing and a merger with Finpro to boost international scaling. Sales opportunity: propose strategic co-innovation programs, data-driven pilots, and ecosystem collaborations that extend Finland’s innovation footprint and SME internationalization efforts.

Financial health Revenue is in the range of 25 to 50 million USD, with a mid-sized employee base. Sales opportunity: position scalable, cost-efficient solutions that can support growth with measurable outcomes and align with government-backed or public-sector procurement cycles for innovation programs.