Contacts and networking

Are you looking for local contacts or partners for cooperation in your target country? Do you wish to strengthen your company’s networks in international markets? Covering some 90 diplomatic and consular missions and 400 honorary consulates around the world, our network supports Finnish companies in establishing contacts and networking.

Building contacts and networking in the target country 

Our missions abroad lend support to Finnish companies in finding business contacts and cooperation partners in their target countries. They are ready to assist you in establishing contacts with local companies, public authorities and other key operators to meet your company’s needs.  

Companies can leverage the missions’ local expertise and networks to identify potential partners, establish contacts and initiate dialogue in the target market, among other activities. 

Look for our local experts on the Finland abroad website. 

Networking events and engagements 

Our missions abroad support Finnish companies’ networking efforts by arranging and facilitating a range of engagements in the target market. Networking events may be targeted meetings, working lunches and dinners, or more extensive seminars or workshops, where companies can interact directly with local operators. 

The missions can also strengthen the companies’ networking efforts by providing venues and expertise for hosting events and by convening relevant key stakeholders. The aim is to make it easier for companies to establish contacts and strengthen their presence on the target market. 

On business visits organised by Team Finland, companies can network with decision-makers and local operators in the target countries and learn about local developments in specific sectors. For more information, see the Foreign Ministry’s listing of upcoming trade promotion visits. 

Missions’ experts and local knowledge 

The experts in Finland’s missions abroad support Finnish companies by providing local knowledge and practical insight into the market environment. These experts help companies to understand local operating methods, stakeholders and the nuances of the market to support their business activities. 

If necessary, the head of mission or a senior ministry official may attend your company event to provide official stature and local knowledge to the event. This may enhance your company’s credibility and visibility on the target market.