# Finnish entrepreneurship and economic trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/finnish-entrepreneurship-and-economic-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-12T11:46:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Finland is experiencing shifts in its entrepreneurial landscape. Data from 2024 shows a significant rise in business formation, with the number of new entities increasing to approximately 52,800 from 36,400 in 2023. This growth is driven largely by micro-enterprises, which have seen service exports surpass goods exports, particularly within the EU.

Despite this surge in micro-enterprises, the number of employer-entrepreneurs has decreased by roughly 22 percent since 2021. To address economic growth, experts are calling for a greater focus on technology entrepreneurship and the commercialization of research. While technology startups currently employ about 50,000 people and derive 90 percent of their turnover from exports, there is a push for stronger technology policies and increased R&D funding to transform innovation into industrial productivity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Finland seeks to boost growth through technology entrepreneurship

Finland aims to drive economic growth by fostering technology entrepreneurship and improving the commercialization of research to turn innovation into international business and export revenue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-seeks-to-boost-growth-through-technology-entrepreneurship

### 2026-09-29: Finland micro-enterprise formation rises to 52,800 in 2024

Finland sees a sharp rise in new micro-enterprises, reaching 52,800 in 2024. While service exports are growing, political support among entrepreneurs varies by business size.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-micro-enterprise-formation-rises-to-52800-in-2024

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