AI Finland – Building Finland’s AI Ecosystem

Established in March 2024, the AI Finland network is part of Technology Industries of Finland’s €13.2 million investment in artificial intelligence. Open to all industries, the network is driven by a dynamic team dedicated to advancing AI adoption in Finland.

AI Finland’s mission is to help Finland become a global leader in AI application and development by connecting AI-related demand and supply, fostering knowledge-sharing structures, and acting as a proactive trailblazer.

Our Core Mission

AI Finland’s mission is to accelerate the adoption, application, and development of AI in the business sector, and to strengthen the global position of Finland’s AI ecosystem by increasing awareness of Finnish AI solutions and expertise, as well as attracting talent and investments to Finland’s AI ecosystem.

Advisory Board – Supported by Leading Experts

AI Finland is backed by an Advisory Board comprising distinguished external experts. These experts serve as discussion partners for the AI Finland team, ensuring the network’s ambitions remain high, its focus clear, and its actions top-tier. The Advisory Board’s mission is to help AI Finland achieve its ambitious goal of making Finland a global frontrunner in AI.

Members of the Advisory Board:

Risto Siilasmaa – Founder, Chair of the Board, WithSecure
Peter Sarlin – CEO and Co-founder, AMD Silo AI
Henry Tirri – CTO, Nokia
Tommi Vilkamo – Director, Relex AI
Timo Harakka – Member of Parliament, author, journalist
Maija Hovila – Chief Data & AI Strategist, Futurice
Pekka Manninen – Director, Science and Tech, CSC
Inka Mero – Serial entrepreneur, investor, and board professional
Katri Harra-Salonen – Board Professional
Laura Ruotsalainen – Professor, Computer Science, University of Helsinki, vice-chair of the ELLIS Institute Finland