About us
Nanotechnology in the Centre of Expertise Programme
Nanotechnology Cluster Programme (2007–2013) initiated by the Ministry of Employment and Economy promotes nanotechnology based business in Finland. The mission of the Nanotechnology Cluster Programme is to foster the growth of Nanotechnology based business, supporting implementation of nano and micro technologies and future materials in Finnish companies.
Accordingly, the Cluster Programme combines technology companies, world class expertise in universities and research institutes all over Finland, and aims at applications in industries like ICT, electronics, mechanical engineering, construction, forest, energy, environment, chemical, health and well-being.
Nanotechnology Cluster Programme has local Centres of Expertise in Helsinki region, Oulu, Kokkola, Jyväskylä, Mikkeli, Joensuu, Turku and Tampere, and Coordination office in Helsinki region.
Together this nationwide network reaches more than 90% of Finnish nano- and microtechnology related activities and Stakeholders: Nanotechnology Cluster Programme is an efficient gateway to the Finnish expertise in nano and closely related technologies. Our vision is to be one of the leading EU countries of nano and microtechnologies related applied research and business.
Nanotechnology Cluster Programme (Brochure, pdf 585 KB)
Nanocluster’s Services
Our services both to Finnish companies and global partners you can find here.
Nanotechnology Cluster Programme is publicly funded and its services are free of charge if anything is not noticed.
For media and international collaboration:
Nanocluster offers contacts to Finnish nanotechnology companies and other actors and neutral information for media. Contact us: nanocluster@culminatum.fi
Nanocluster's services are provided by eight local centres of expertise:
Helsinki Region: Culminatum Innovation Ltd Oy www.culminatum.fi
Joensuu: Joensuu Science Park Ltd www.carelian.fi
Jyväskylä: Jyväskylä Innovation Ltd www.jklinnovation.fi
Kokkola: Technology Centre KETEK Ltd www.ketek.fi
Mikkeli: Mikkeli Technology Centre Ltd www.miktech.fi
Oulu: Business Oulu www.businessoulu.fi
Tampere: Technology Centre Hermia Ltd www.hermia.fi
Turku: Turku Science Park www.turkusciencepark.com
Coordination: Culminatum Innovation Ltd Oy www.culminatum.fi