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Savilahti is one of the most versatile urban developments in Finland. Savilahti combines cutting-edge expertise with comfortable living and leisure, surrounded by beautiful lakeside nature.

The total value of the investments in developing the district is estimated at EUR 1.5–2 billion. In the future, the district will form a progressive learning, innovation and working hub for 35,000 people.

More information at Savilahti webpages

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Kuopio Health is a network committed to promoting competence, research and business life in wellbeing, the food industry and health technology as well as raising awareness in the health care industry.

Kuopio Health promotes development, research and new innovations stemming from customer needs and acts as a platform for new products and services.

Kuopio Health applies the open innovation model, where the public sector, academia, the business sector and end users work together to come up with new solutions for the needs of society. We provide excellent health care expertise, training and a business environment and network for Finnish and international health technology companies and innovators.

More information at Kuopio Health webpages
Neurocenter Finland will be built in Kuopio as a joint effort.

The planned Neurocenter Finland will, once complete, set up a network for brain research and promote the global recognition and appreciation of Finnish neuroscience research.

Neurocenter Finland aims to promote individualized, or personalized medicine, discover innovations and build more extensive business environments, or ecosystems, for health professionals.

More information at Neurocenter webpages
The Kuopio region offers many opportunities for business activities and growth. Kuopio brings together a diverse range of expertise: big business, innovative start-ups, world-class research and cooperation platforms that serve as a pathway to the global market.

The regional partners, diverse range of education, strong research expertise and active business ecosystems make the Kuopio region a first-class investment opportunity for developing business activities, product development and industry.

The active business ecosystem in the region is constantly evolving, and business environments are developed together with companies. Kuopio Health is one example of a cooperative venture that supports business growth, creates networks and accelerates the creation of new companies.

More information at Invest in webpages

Invest in Kuopion Brochure (pdf, 3Mt)

With its unique location and already buzzing with activity, Savilahti is poised for a great future.

Kuopio is a developing, attractive and inspiring city with strong future prospects. Kuopio’s Image video shows the top themes of Kuopio.

7000

companies

Billion

total investments in city's development projects

200

export companies

100

nationalities

300

import companies

from secondary education

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We need to attract global talent to Kuopio and as well as be able to retain this talent.

Kaija Savolainen

CEO

Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce

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Kuopio is home to exceptional expertise in wellbeing, health and safety, which is linked to Savilahti in Kuopio.

Kirsi Soininen

Marketing Director

City of Kuopio

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Our aim is to be able to make our data open as a public player. Open data is an asset that also creates business opportunities for companies and reflects positively on the image of Kuopio and its role as a pioneer.

Jarmo Pirhonen

Mayor of Kuopio

City of Kuopio

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Savilahti is a district of the future. It will be a unique living environment in many ways also in the years to come. Savilahti combines diverse living, studying, research and jobs.

Jukka Pitkänen

Director of Economic Development

City of Kuopio

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Priorities of Development

Savilahti – The future lives here

Kuopio Health – Open innovation ecosystem

Neurocenter Finland

Invest in Kuopio – Business ecosystems in Kuopio as partners for growth

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