Minnesota

Finland and Minnesota work together on sustainable technologies, with many Finnish companies already operating in the state across sectors such as environmental technology, health, and agriculture.

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The regions share strong cultural, sporting, and business ties. Their cooperation aims to address climate change, enhance environmental wellbeing, and foster green growth through innovation.

Key sectors of cooperation include:

  • Clean energy

  • Sustainable bioeconomy

  • Digital technologies

A Letter of Understanding (LoU) was signed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Finland’s Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari on October 20, 2021.

Read the full LoU.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Ashley Lund
Embassy of Finland to the United States in Washington D.C.
[email protected] 

Finnish companies & research
Mr. Samuli Kaijomaa
Embassy of Finland to the United States in Washington D.C.
[email protected]i

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