Sport Finland’s vision: Finland as the pioneer of research and business expertise in sports and well-being

Jyväskylä, Lahti and Kuopio have established the Sport Finland network, which promotes the use of data and research, development and innovation activities.

Reduced amounts of physical activity are an example of a discussion-provoking social problem that the public sector is trying to solve through cross-sector cooperation.

The key to a healthier everyday life may lie in data related to physical activity, sports, health and well-being, and its research and business potential. Jyväskylä, Lahti and Kuopio have established the Sport Finland network, which promotes the use of data and research, development and innovation activities in the above-mentioned areas.

–  The cities behind Sport Finland are united by a burning desire to export Finnish expertise to the world. The aim is to open up markets for domestic companies so that they can demonstrate their services. We open windows and establish confidential connections to the world,” says Project Manager Nina Rautiainen from Business Jyväskylä.

Sport Finland’s vision: Finland as the pioneer of research and business expertise in sports and well-being - Innocities (innokaupungit.fi)

In 2022, InnoCities received EUR 2 million from the European Regional Development Fund for cross-regional lead themes. InnoCities carry out sustainable urban development in Finland in accordance with the EU’s policies. 

Sport Finland is one of the six lead themes of InnoCities. Thematic cooperation brings together the resources of cities and promotes the sharing of good practices and international cooperation as well as investments. InnoCities support innovation and engage in the practical application of research and pilots.

We exist in order to enable people, businesses and other organisations to develop, come together and brainstorm. https://www.innokaupungit.fi/en/

Photo by: Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen