about us

The startup ecosystem in Tampere, Startup Tampere, offers a wide range of services, networks, and events to support the growth of startups.

Why Tampere?

  • Tampere has a startup mindset

    We adapt to the changing world with curiosity and a dynamic stance. Resilience is in our DNA. Relying on our heritage, we recognize new business that our smart city can offer for startups. We dream big, act quickly and then roll up our sleeves.

    Tampere has a favorable climate for innovations; we have the infrastructure and services, support of the city and a common vision, everything a growing startup needs. Startups can use our testbeds for rapid prototyping and POC’s. We have built a unique way of creating new knowhow and our city, corporates, educational institutions and citizens are here to support your growth.

    Our community has roots in the past and the creative spirit can be seen in our startup ecosystem; it is easy to get to know people and engage the community. Low levels of hierarchy lets you aim high in Tampere.

    We are here to enable the success of our startups.

  • Innovations from the past and into the future

    When the first lightbulb in the Nordics was lit in Tampere, our curiosity towards the new and the unknown was ignited as well.

    The traditional manufacturing industry in Tampere evolved into cell phone technology, followed by smart technologies. Today, the world is open to business ideas of the smallest of niches, such as signal processing. Thanks to our ability to solve challenges in creative ways and rise to the occasion, we have grown bigger than our size. Resilience is in our DNA.

    Not only does Tampere have a favorable climate for innovation but it supports the prerequisites for it as well. We have the infrastructure, services, a strong community, the support of the city and a common vision. We enable the success of our startups.

  • Tampere is a state of mind

    Tampere is the most desirable city to live in – and in the happiest country in the world. The city is growing and developing at a wild pace. The positive vibe of our city attracts talent and creatives to live in the region. What’s not to like; the spirit of creativity in the city can be seen everywhere. Our startup ecosystem is made up of this kind of people.

    It’s possible for everyone to make their dreams come true in Tampere. Dreams fuel our decisions. Our decisions drive us into action. Tampere is an attitude – this is our cultural heritage.

  • Access to a constant pipeline of high-quality talent

    We constantly adapt to the changing world, due to the high ratio of young adults in Tampere. There are 30,000 higher education students in the city, with 5,000 new students arriving each year. Vitality and fresh ideas are abundant.

    The robust academic community promotes and adds retention of workforce and talent in the region. Tampere is attractive for corporate R&D units due to a large talent pool. This in turn is an asset where we can connect our top talent with our startups.

    By combining the knowhow of the city, corporates, educational institutions, research institutes and citizens we create an exceptional platform for developing new ideas.

  • Two phone calls to reach anyone

    In Tampere we have always been active in networkers all over the globe. Our connections and networks have made our startup community more accessible than ever.

    Knowing each other in Tampere as well Finland is a huge asset – you can reach almost anyone with a couple of phone calls. Our compact size is a strength we leverage. Low levels of hierarchy and bureaucracy make reaching out easy and this will help you aim higher.

  • Test the future, act now

    We have recognized opportunities for new business and scaling that are abundant that our city has for startups. Public services and projects, such as the tram or the University Hospital development can be used for as testbeds for rapid prototyping in Tampere.

    This gives startups new ways for agile experiments and fast learning opportunities to make their companies grow. You can run pilots with corporates in IoT, AI, health tech, automotive, SoC, imaging and circular economy to name a few.

  • We’ve got your back

    In Tampere you can be yourself and we are known for diversity. When you arrive in Tampere, you are coming home.

    Our startup community is active and growing. We value teamwork and we support each other. It is easy to get to know people and to become part of the community. We offer startups a great platform for growth and a comprehensive service portfolio.

    Our community stays energetic and vibrant when people and ideas are in motion. The more diversity we have leads to more innovative outcomes.

Platform6 startup house

Near Tampere railway station you can find the Platform6  - the central hub for startup activities.

Platform6 provides various service provides, networks, events, office spaces and workstations for startups.

STARTUP.TAMPERE ECOSYSTEM

The City of Tampere plays a central role in enabling the service ecosystem. City of Tampere supports the startup community by providing facilities and infrastructure, funding services and programs, building networks, and offering testing platforms for innovation development. Read more

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International Tampere assists you in relocating and supports your startup’s success in Tampere. We provide soft-landing services for startup teams from overseas, offer startup permit consultancy, and guide you to entrepreneurship services.

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Business tampere Business Tampere offers company funding readiness analysis and advisory services for both public and private funding alternatives.

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Tribe Tampere is a community-driven hub uniting startups, entrepreneurs, and organizations to cultivate a thriving startup ecosystem in Tampere.

Operating from Platform6 startup house, it offers a collaborative space where ideas flourish, connections are made, and entrepreneurial journeys are supported through events, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Read more

We make the startup ecosystem easily accessible for all students and create opportunities for students to expand their network, inspire them with new skills and push them further with their startup ideas.

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Red Brick is a startup accelerator. We help early-stage founders build their initial traction, take early go-to-market steps, and get their startups investment ready.

Our programs are 100% online, free of charge and no equity is being taken from founders. Read more

At Platform6, Tredu provides a multidisciplinary learning environment where students actively participate in the daily operations of the vibrant startup hub. Through hands-on experience in areas such as facility management, front desk services, and event production, they not only strengthen their practical skills and entrepreneurial mindset, but also engage in real-world tasks that help them become better prepared to face future challenges in working life.

Tampere University is actively building new business from research. Bringing scientific research and its results into practical application is essential for creating an impact in the world. We support researchers in finding funding opportunities and provide collaboration possibilities for investors, companies, and business developers who want to be part of research innovations. Read more

Tampere Game Hub ry is all about promoting and cultivating the game development scene in Tampere. We offer various initiatives, such as the Finnish Game Incubator program for pre-startups, and provide game companies with office spaces through Tampere Game Spaces.

We host events, including demo corners and networking events. Our other supportive services include legal services paid by us. Read more

Startups in Tampere

Future unicorns

Are you interested in the region’s startup and scaleup companies?

The Startup and Scaleup Funnel provide the most up-to-date overview of the Tampere region’s startup-based companies.

Business Tampere publishes a monthly updated image that shows the development stages of potential future unicorns in the region.

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