Partnership States

Finland is cooperating with a select group of U.S. states to further support Finnish companies and research organizations entering the U.S. market and American entities establishing a presence in Finland.

These state partnerships aim to support robust trade, investment, and talent exchange. The frameworks focus on, but are not limited to, sustainability and digitalization. Finland has partnerships with the following U.S. states:

California

  • Clean technology and sustainability
  • Aerospace and defense innovation
  • Health and life sciences
  • New and emerging technologies
  • Forest bioeconomy

Colorado

  • High performance computing (incl. quantum)
  • Green economy
  • Aerospace

Maine

  • Bioeconomy

Michigan

  • Mobility & maritime
  • Batteries
  • Bioeconomy
  • Defense and dual-use technology

Minnesota

  • IOT
  • Energy
  • Bioeconomy

Texas

  • Connectivity
  • Aerospace & aviation
  • Digital transformation

Washington

  • 5G & connectivity
  • Maritime
  • Bioeconomy

In addition to partnerships, Finland also has diplomatic presence in California and Texas through its Consulates General in Los Angeles and Houston.