Soft Landing Services
Vantaa welcomes international startups with innovative and scalable business ideas, solutions or products with a committed team of minimum 2 persons. We will guide you through the startup permit process, help with incorporation, provide valuable information and connect with reliable service providers.
Soft landing services for growth-oriented entrepreneurs
Vantaa is the place to be and grow, if you want to establish your company. The city holds a remarkable pool of digital and tech talent and is welcoming towards new business ideas. With its strong entrepreneurial mindset and a supportive community it is the ideal location for you to build your business, test your offering and expand to the European market.
Are you planning to create a start-up success story and want to enter into Vantaa?
Economic development services of City of Vantaa provides, together with its partners, soft landing services that are designed to help you establish your company in Vantaa (in the Helsinki region), get your new startup up and running or expanding your business in Europe. Our startup soft landing services help experienced growth entrepreneurs bring their business to Finland and grow fast.
You can book an appointment with our startup soft landing experts or contact them by email. Service is provided in English.
Grow your company with our bespoke services
Your success is our success. Together with our local startup mentors you will build a tailored plan for your business’ fast growth and development based on your company’s current stage and needs.
- Get connected to local investors and other partners
- Set up market entry strategy
- Get advice in 1-on-1 mentoring sessions
- Get guidance in understanding the local business culture and practices
- Attend a variety of workshops and training events
- Expand further into other international markets with our global network
Build your network
Start building your local network from day one. Get started with us and our partners in Helsinki region.
- Get introductions to the ecosystem and our business sectors
- Meet investors, startups and other key players at networking events
- Get connected with potential clients and partners through our existing networks
- Discuss with our business services
- Settle in and make Vantaa your new home
Moving to a new country always requires a bit of paperwork
At International House Helsinki you can:
Apply for an EU citizen's right of residence
Apply for a personal identity code
Receive tax counseling and apply for a tax card
Apply for social security benefits
Receive guidance and support related to services offered by the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa.
Relocate in 30 days with Sisu Factory
Sisu Factory is a pioneering startup soft landing service, formed by the collaborative efforts of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa. Sisu Factory's mission is to streamline the relocation process for startups, ensuring a smooth transition to Finland. The services are provided completely free of charge. Explore the possibilities with Sisu Factory for a seamless startup relocation experience in Finland.
We are here to help
We look for and work with passionate, innovative and experienced people
Please note that our startup soft landing services are tailored to fit the needs of experienced startup entrepreneurs planning to establish their business in Finland. To use our service, your startup must have adequate funding, at least two founders willing to relocate to Vantaa and an innovative solution to be brought into international markets. However, we welcome all great startups targeting to grow and working in any business area or technology.
Please contact our experts Olli-Pekka and Sergey.
Helsinki Capital Region Cooperation is Co-funded by EU
Startup soft landing services of Vantaa City are supported by the “Startup soft-landing services in Helsinki Capital region” project financed by EU regional development fund and implemented in cooperation with cities of Helsinki and Espoo. More information about the project is available in Finnish.
