Invest in Kainuu
The Invest in Kainuu team is dedicated to the promotion and facilitation of inward investment to the Kainuu region in central Finland.
Our aim is to develop and raise the international profile of this region as a place in which to invest across a range of industries. Please browse the relevant areas of our website that interest you and contact us directly if you wish to make a specific enquiry.
Main industries
Data Centers
Nordic Hotbed for Data Centres
Kainuu’s most significant growth industry is the data centre ecosystem, centered on the Renforsin Ranta Business Park in Kajaani. Formerly the site was a UPM paper mill until its closure in 2008. After the development of recent years, Kajaani is declaring to be the Arctic Capital of the Data Center Industry.
Renewables
Continuous development of biofuel ecosystem
In recent years, biofuels from residues and wastes have gained greater attention in low-carbon fuel regulations. Such fuel have a substantial potential role in reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector.
Mining
The big growth sector in Kainuu
The mining industry has been a growth sector in Kainuu. Finland has a long history of mining activity, and Finnish metallurgical technology and manufacturers of mining equipment are well known throughout the international mining community.
Tourism
Tourism has a great significance to Kainuu’s economy.
Tourism has a great significance to Kainuu’s economy. The development of the tourism industry is a vital factor for Kainuu and at the same time it presents great opportunities.
Others
The region of Kainuu has been going through a major structural change.
In years gone by, the region’s trade has been centred on agriculture and wood, as a rural region; recently however, in addition to the four main sectors, other segments have seen significant growth.
