Finland – the happiest country in the world – invites Indian startup founders and talents to find out what is behind the happiness
For the sixth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the World Happiness Report, published annually by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global initiative for the United Nations. What is behind this happiness and what kind of collaboration options are there for Indian startups and talents in Finland? The Finlandworks team will be at the Great International Developers Summit (GIDS) from 25th to 28th April in Bangalore to answer these questions.
The Finns and their society have long been considered to be the happiest in the world. In the World Happiness Report, ‘happiness’ means people's satisfaction with their lives. This satisfaction is measured based on GDP, life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom, and corruption, all of which Finland is a forerunner in.
“But why is Finland attractive for Indians? Finland has a vibrant startup ecosystem providing high quality services for startups, such as accelerators and incubators, co-working spaces and various soft-landing services,” explains Hanna Riski, Senior Advisor at the Work in Finland unit at Business Finland. “Finland is a stable business environment for startups and an excellent testing ground for new technologies, and it offers easy access to European markets.”
“Finland is a safe and high-functioning welfare state and Finnish society has certain cornerstones that make everyday life good,” says Laura Lindeman, Senior Director of the Work in Finland unit at Business Finland. “Family welfare and equality are values universally upheld by Finnish society – and they're embedded in workplace policies and culture, too. The healthy balance between work and leisure in Finland also gives plenty of opportunities to enjoy the country's unique nature.”
From 25th to 28 th April, the Finlandworks team is presenting startup and career opportunities to Indians at GIDS 2023.
More information at: https://www.workinfinland.com/en/events-talent/gids-india-2023/
What is the World Happiness Report?
The UN World Happiness Report is a survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be. It contains articles and rankings of national happiness, based on respondent ratings of their own lives, in relation to various factors on quality of life and society. Read the World Happiness Report 2023.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Hanna Riski, Senior Advisor, Startup attraction, Work in Finland, Business Finland
hanna.riski@businessfinland.fi, +358 40 766 7072
Gitta Perez, Head of Talent Boost, India, Work in Finland, Business Finland
gitta.perez@businessfinland.fi, +91 85 8882 1940
Riikka Hirsto, Head of International marketing, Work in Finland, Business Finland
riikka.hirsto@businessfinland.fi
ABOUT BUSINESS FINLAND
Business Finland is the Finnish government organization for innovation funding and trade, travel, and
investment promotion. Business Finland’s over 760 experts work in over 40 offices globally and in 16 regional
offices around Finland. Business Finland is part of the Team Finland network. www.businessfinland.com
ABOUT WORK IN FINLAND
Work in Finland – Advance Your career in one of the world’s most innovative countries. Finland’s vibrant startup-scene and growing tech-sector offer exciting opportunities for English-speaking professionals from around the world. www.workinfinland.com
