MIPIM 2024
Oulu & Nordic Coastal Cities in Finland — Fastest Growing Clean Energy Hub in Europe
Seize the moment and get to know the opportunities in the real estate market along Finland’s enchanting West Coast. With cities like Oulu, Raahe, Kokkola, and Vaasa spearheading the Green Industrial Investment Boom, this region offers a strategic blend of sustainability, innovation, and growth for your real estate investments.
Oulu
Higher grade of living and business
Oulu is the biggest city in northern Europe, buzzing with talent, business, clean energy, culture and innovation. The European Capital of Culture in 2026, Oulu lives and breathes on the terms of the exotic northern nature and world-class technology innovations. Oulu is safe, clean and growing – a perfect city for business and investments. At the moment Oulu is looking for investors in urban development and industrial projects.
Raahe
Clean, green and energetic
Besides metal industry, circular economy, nuclear energy and green hydrogen, the region has wide range of investment opportunities in several sectors. New commercial city centre, marine housing area, offshore wind hub in the Port of Raahe and tourist attractions in the City of Raahe are currently seeking project partners.
Kokkola
Kokkola – a broader horizon
Kokkola is an international business environment located by the sea. We have a strong entrepreneurial culture and a diverse economic structure based on chemistry, cleantech, bioeconomy, boat field and service networks. Kokkola is a vibrant and growing city with approximately 48,000 inhabitants.
Vaasa
Vaasa — Nordic Energy Capital
Vaasa is a cultural melting pot, with residents speaking 97 native languages. An innovation hub with 6000+ companies, including 180+ in energy. Driving 30 % of Finland’s energy technology exports for a greener future. A learning community, with every fifth resident being a university student.
Erillisverkot
Building safety together
Erillisverkot is a Finnish, state-owned special-purpose company that secures the functioning of society and critical communication in all circumstances. Erillisverkot provides services for organisations that support the safety and functioning of society in the fields of communications, mission control and securing critical infrastructure.
KIP Infra Oy
Premises and opportunities
Located in Kokkola, Finland, right at the seashore of Gulf of Bothnia, is the largest cluster of inorganic chemical industry ecosystem in Northern Europe. The 700 hectares (1 729 acres) area is called Kokkola Industrial Park – KIP, and is a home to several leading domestic and international companies operating in the chemical and metal processing industry.
Kotikatu 365
Renews the concept of urban housing
A Finnish innovation Kotikatu365 renews the concept of housing and business parks. The campus like area combining housing, services and business activities responds to the megatrends of urbanization and ageing population as well as the increasing needs for better wellbeing, in co-operation with the city.
PropTech Cluster
Unique PropTech Cluster
A PropTech cluster is flourishing, driven by local companies’ expertise and supported by the Oulu Innovation Alliance (OIA), a collective of public sector organizations. Specializing in smart building technologies, AI in property management, and sustainable urban development, the cluster epitomizes a thriving synergy between the public and private sectors.
Why Invest in the Nordic Coastal Cities in Finland?
- Industries, Commercial and Housing: The surge in green industrial investments, powered by the fasters growing green energy hub in Europe, provides huge investment opportunities not only in industries but also resulting growth in commercial real estates and housing.
- Upsurge in Hotels and Hospitality: As businesses, researchers, and tourists flow towards the region, the demand for hotels and hospitality services is already above capacity. This presents an excellent opportunity for real estate investors to capitalize on the growing need for accommodation and services, ensuring a steady stream of rental income.
- Possibilities Invest in Public Real Estate: As the Green Industrial Investment Boom gains momentum, public services are undergoing transformative enhancements. Ongoing privatization of public real estate along with the growth of the Nordic coastal cities provides major opportunities for investors.
- Stable and Safe Society: Finland is known for its stable and safe operating environment for businesses which makes Finland an attractive place to invest in. Finland has a high quality of life in many different measurements from high education to excellent public health care.
- Happy People, Happy Investor: Finland is the happiest country in the world for the fifth time in a row and it’s contagious – come and see for yourself!
On top of this all the Nordic Coastal Cities benefit immensely from the ongoing investments, totaling up to 200 billion euros, in the Arctic Europe. Position yourself at the forefront of the Green Industrial Investment Boom in Finland’s Nordic Coastal Cities. Invest in real estate where public and private services converge with the burgeoning green industrial landscape, ensuring your portfolio not only thrives but shapes the sustainable future of this dynamic region.
Invest in Finland’s West Coast – Where Sustainability Meets Unprecedented Growth!