LIFE SCIENCE CLUSTER
IN THE TAMPERE REGION
Working together for a healthier world
Tampere Region is a globally important location for developing innovations that combine
medicine, biology, and technology. We have a world-class research on e.g. following subjects:
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Biomaterials
Health care processes
ICT and signal processing
Stem cells
Regenerative medicine
Drug development
Implantable spare parts
Biodegradable materials
Bioabsorbable implants and devices
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Human spare parts
Implants for mending bones
Monitoring and imaging
Sensors and measurement solutions
Assistive technologies
Ophthalmology medicine
Mitochondrial genetics
Cancer
Vaccines
What is the Life Science Cluster about?
FUNDING AND EXPERTISE
ENABLERS AT SCIENCE PARK KAUPPI
Easily available for both companies and
researchers
Provide fast testing of innovations in genuine
health care surroundings
DIVERSE COMPANY BASE
Devices, ICT, software, integration, pharma,
services, biomaterials
RESEARCH AND
EDUCATION
Unique combination of
Bio – Meds – Tech
-expertise
LINKED SERVICE PROVIDERS
Patient hotel and senior housing service concept,
private hospital and health services, sports institutes
MODERN INNOVATION PLATFORMS AND
CLUSTER COORDINATION
Boost local and global networking and support start-ups
ACTIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN ALL KEY PLAYERS
Innovation platforms for next-generation healthcare
The Kauppi campus
Other cross-disciplinary innovation platforms
The Kauppi Campus consists of:
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Institute of Biomedical Technology
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School of Medicine
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School of Health Sciences
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The biotechnology hub Finn-Medi
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Tampere University Hospital
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A number of healthcare R&D companies
Mediapolis
Mediapolis is an international campus that concentrates
on content production and information and
communications technology, where companies and
students work side-by-side.
Kauppi campus in 2020:
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10 000 health professionals
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5000–10 000 customers
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10 000 students
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a €500m investment in total
The New Factory is an environment for open innovation
where ideas can be processed into prototypes, pilot
projects, products and services, new business and new
jobs.
Campus Arena
Completed in 2015, Campus Arena will be crossdisciplinary hub of science, research and technology in
the heart of the Tampere University of Technology
campus.
Universities creates
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The Tampere Region’s universities provide high-level education
and they are active cooperation partners for industry.
Supporting education, research & development:
TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
• Image and signal processing
• Biomaterials and biosensors
• Computational systems biology
• Software engineering, user interfaces
• Micro- and nanoscale technologies
• Personal health informatics
Universities creates
competitiveness 2/2
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE
Immunology
Cell and tissue, stem cells
Gene and protein technology
Gerontology
Regenerative medicine
Vaccines
Vision and ophthalmology
TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Biomedical laboratory sciences
Electrical and ICT engineering
Physiotherapy and young athletes’ wellness programme
Health tourism
Technologies and services for senior citizens
Health gaming and social robotics
Young athletes’ wellness programme
Living labs: Tools, devices and technologies concerned with sleep and housing
World-class R&D Centres in Tampere
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REGEA CELL AND TISSUE CENTER
FINMIT – THE ACADEMY OF FINLAND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
BIOMEDITECH
VTT – TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND
TAMPERE SURGICAL EDUCATION CENTER
THE UKK INSTITUTE
SILK – R&D CENTER FOR OPHTHALMIC INNOVATIONS
FICAM – FINNISH CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODS
GEREC– GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER
TACC – TAMPERE CENTER FOR CHILD HEALTH
VACCINE RESEARCH CENTER
HOSPITAL DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTER
The business environment
In Tampere everything works
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World class research and university-industry collaboration
High level of technology, system integration and industrial
service business know-how with deep understanding of
customer processes and needs
Easy to reach– one-day business trip to all major locations
Talented, experienced and loyal workforce provides good
value for the money
Growth center that keeps on growing
At the top of the most attractive Finnish cities – year after
year
Tampere is in the heart of Finland
Tampere Region
- Fastest growing region in Finland
- Population 499 000
- 31 000 places of business
- 2nd largest airport in the country
- Up to 15% of Finland’s national R&D budget
is spent in Tampere
Tampere
Region
Companies
Employees
Turnover
Life Science
Industries
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2 000
436M€
Technology
Industries
2 700
34 000
7 751M€
Functional Finland
Gateway to Europe:
Finland offers a central location in the expanding markets of Northern Europe and
also provides an ideal business gateway to Russia.
Safe and stable:
Finland enjoys the highest possible AAA status with the global credit rating agencies
Fitch Ratings, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. Finland is famous for its
transparency, straightforwardness and low levels of bureaucracy.
Competent facilities:
According to WEF’s Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011, Finland has the best
availability of scientists and engineers who are trained by one of the best
educational systems in the world.
Easy and Innovative:
Finnish infrastructure excels in terms of physical transportation as well as
telecommunications. Technology infrastructure is one of the best in Europe.
The most competitive country in the EU
Finland’s global rankings:
#1 Health and primary education
#1 Higher education and training
#1 Availability of scientists and engineers
#1 Property rights and IPR protection
#1 Availability of latest technologies
#2 University-industry collaboration in R&D
#2 Protection of minority shareholders’ interest
#2 Innovation
#2 Quality of education system
#2 Quality of math and science education
#2 Extent of staff training
#2 Country capacity to retain talent
#2 Tertiary education graduates in OECD
#3 Company spending on R&D
#3 Quality of overall infrastructure
Contact us and join the core set of Life
Science in Finland!
For information on how to combine innovation,
research and know-how with other industries,
request materials on the other top clusters of the
Tampere Region:
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Intelligent Machines
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Manufacturing
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ICT
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Creative businesses
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Cleantech & Energy
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Nanotechnology
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