The Tampere region, Finland’s leading defence industry cluster, is strengthening its position by signing a cooperation agreement with Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE). The agreement promotes national and international cooperation as well as business growth in the defence and security sector.

According to Harri Ojala, CEO of Business Tampere, the DEFINE cooperation supports the region’s companies and strengthens Tampere’s role in defence sector product development and production. The region’s strengths include innovative, international companies, microchip technology, and research cooperation between the university and VTT in areas such as autonomous systems.

DEFINE is a network launched by the City of Riihimäki that accelerates the development of defence and dual-use technologies and operates as part of the national RDI network. According to Teemu Seppälä, Technology Director of Riihimäki, Tampere joining strengthens the development of both parties.

Business Tampere invests in an innovation network serving the Finnish Defence Forces, the defence industry and growth entrepreneurship