Consulate General of Finland in New York and Northwell Health Sign MoU to Accelerate Global Healthcare Innovation
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in New York State, and the Consulate General of Finland in New York have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand international cooperation and accelerate healthcare innovation.
The agreement links Finland’s globally recognized health innovation ecosystem with Northwell’s extensive clinical network to support technology development, pilot collaborations, and clinical validation within one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States.
A New Bridge Between Two Leading Health Innovation Hubs
Under the MoU, Finnish companies will have opportunities to collaborate with Northwell Health’s clinicians, researchers, and innovation teams. The collaboration aims to fast‑track technologies that enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen clinical decision‑making through real‑world testing environments.
Finland brings internationally recognized strengths to the partnership, including advanced digital health infrastructure, a robust research ecosystem, national health data assets, and world-class expertise in AI, diagnostics innovation, and data‑driven healthcare.
The agreement was signed during a Finnish health innovation delegation visit to New York, which brought together leading companies, innovation organizations, and healthcare stakeholders to explore U.S. collaboration opportunities.
“We value this growing relationship with Finland and the opportunity to connect with innovators who are developing thoughtful, high impact solutions. Our goal is always to find the best ideas for our patients, and we believe this collaboration can help uncover new possibilities,” said Elaine Brennan, Executive Director of Global Strategic Partnerships at Northwell Health.
“Finland is a frontrunner in the digital and technological transformation of healthcare and has built a globally recognized innovation ecosystem. Partnerships with leading health systems such as Northwell Health are critical for bringing new technologies into real-world clinical environments,” Consul General of Finland in New York, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva, stated.
“This collaboration will create valuable opportunities for Finnish companies to validate and scale their solutions and contribute to the future of healthcare,” said Region Head for Trade Promotion, Juhani Sirén.
About the Consulate General of Finland in New York
The Consulate General promotes Finland’s commercial and cultural interests in the US within its jurisdiction, covering 27 states situated on the East Coast and in the Midwest, as well as two special administrative regions, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The United States continues to be the most important economy and market region in the world, housing almost half of the world’s innovation. The Consulate General builds connections between Finnish and US stakeholders, facilitating relationship among the representatives of the political, economic and corporate spheres. In addition, the Consulate General supports the activity of the Finnish companies in the US and builds bridges aimed at boosting bilateral trade. Based on the quantity of consular services and entry services to Finland offered, the Consulate General of Finland in New York is one of the largest diplomatic missions of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. For more information, please visit our website finlandabroad.fi/usa and follow our activities at @finlandnewyork on Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Northwell Health
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, western Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees – including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners and Nuvance Health Medical Practices – who are working to change health care for the better. Northwell, named a TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025, is making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Northwell is training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.