Welcome to a collection of information about India-Finland cooperation in innovation for Finnish audience with lots of touching points also for other audiences.
Cooperation Facilitators in India
FinNode India’s network is able to help in all aspects related to research, development, innovation and business collaboration between India and Finland. The following list describes the most important organizations and their contact details for India-Finland related enquiries.
Finpro
Finpro is a consulting network focused on accelerating the internationalisation of Finnish companies while managing the risks involved. Finpro carries out this national task through a client-oriented approach in cooperation with other service organisations working towards the same goals. It operates through a unique global network of over 63 Finland Trade Centres across 42 countries.
Finpro New Delhi
Ms Leena Österberg, Head of Finpro India
Finpro – Finland Trade Centre
F-130, Ground Floor
Malcha Marg
110021 New Delhi
Tel: +91 11 4609 2400
Fax: +91 11 4609 2420
Finpro Mumbai
Mr Ashish Koltewar, Senior Consultant
ashish.koltewar@finpro.fi
Finpro Mumbai – Finland Trade Centre
C/o. Times International Consulting
601, Maithili’s Signet, 6th Floor, Plot # 39/4, Sector 30-A
Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400 705, India
Tel: +91-22-2781 4470 upto 72
Finpro Chennai
Ms Rekha Salvi, Senior Consultant
Finpro – Finland Trade Centre
Level-8, Tower-II, TVH Beliciaa Towers,
Block No 94, M R C Nagar, Chennai-600 028
Tel: +91 44 3988 2040
Fax: +91 44 3914 1760
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Embassy of Finland in New Delhi
Diplomatic relations between India and Finland were established on October 1, 1949. The same year, Finland opened its Embassy in New Delhi. The Embassy celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations with India on October 1, 2009.
Address:
E-3, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110 021
Tel: +91 11 4149 7500
Fax: +91 11 4149 7555
Email: sanomat.nde@formin.fi
Website: www.finland.org.in
IFBF - Indo Finnish Business Forum
Indo Finnish Business Forum (IFBF) was established in 2005 with the objective of promoting and developing business relations and networking between Finland and India. All the Finnish companies operating in
India and Indian companies having presence in Finland are welcomed to join IFBF.
Address:
Finpro ry,
F-130, Ground Floor
Malcha Marg
110021 New Delhi
Tel: + 91 11 4609 2400
Fax: +91 11 4609 2420
Website: www.ifbf.in
Cleantech Finland
Cleantech Finland® is a global gateway to the best clean technology companies and cleantech expertise. Cleantech Finland is also a network of 8 000 professionals.
Address:
Cleantech Finland, Finpro ry
F-130, Ground Floor
Malcha Marg
110021 New Delhi
Tel: +91 11 46092400
Fax +91 11 46092420
Email: cleantech.finland@finpro.fi
Website: www.cleantechfinland.com
FINNFUND - FINNISH FUND FOR INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION LTD.
Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd. (FINNFUND) is the Development Financial Institution of Finland. It provides long-term risk financing for private projects in developing countries and select transition economies.
Address:
Dr Anand K Sethi, Adviser in India
14-F, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110 057
Tel: +91 11 2614 0346, 2614 0609
Fax: +91 11 2614 5598
Email: anand_sethi@vsnl.com
Website: www.finnfund.fi
Cooperation Partners in Finland
FinNode network members and partners in Finland cover the areas needed for boosting the cooperation with India.
TEKES – the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation
Tekes is the main public funding organisation for research and development in Finland. It funds industrial projects as well as projects in research organisations and especially promotes innovative, risk-intensive projects. Tekes offers partners from abroad a gateway to the key technology players in Finland.
Address:
PO Box 69, FIN-00101 Helsinki
Tel: +358 10 605 5000
Fax: +358 9 694 9196
Email: info@tekes.fi
Website: www.tekes.fi
India contact: Mrs. Auli Pere, auli.pere@tekes.fi
The Academy of Finland
The Academy of Finland provides funding for high quality scientific research, serves as an expert organisation in science and science policy, and strengthens the position of science and research.
Address:
PO Box 99, FlN-00501 Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 77 4881
Fax: +358 9 7748 8299
Email: kirjaamo@aka.fi
Website: www.aka.fi
India contact: Mrs. Jaana Roos, jaana.roos@aka.fi
VTT Technical Research Centre
VTT is an impartial expert organisation that carries out technical and technoeconomic research and development work. VTT also produces information services.
Address:
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
PO Box 1000, FIN-02044 VTT
Tel: +358 20 722 111
Fax: +358 20 722 7001
Email: info@vtt.fi
Website: www.vtt.fi
India contact: Mrs. Maria Holopainen, maria.holopainen@vtt.fi
Ministry of Employment and Economics
India contact: Mrs. Mari Hakkarainen, mari.hakkarainen@tem.fi
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
India contact: Mrs. Sanna Halinen, sanna.halinen@formin.fi
EK - Confederation of Finnish Industries
EK is the leading business organisation in Finland. It represents the entire private sector, both industry and services, and companies of all sizes.
Address:
PO Box 30, FIN-00131 Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 42 020
Fax: +358 9 4202 2299
Email: netti@ek.fi
Website: www.ek.fi
SITRA - The Finnish Innovation Fund
Sitra is an independent public foundation under the supervision of the Finnish Parliament. Its activities are designed to promote the economic prosperity of the Finnish people. Sitra focuses its operations on programmes through research and training, innovative projects, business development and corporate funding.
Address:
Itämerentori 2, PO Box 160,
FIN-00181 Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 618 991
Fax: +358 9 645 072
Email: sitra@sitra.fi
Website: www.sitra.fi
