Experience Tampere
Experience Tampere is a campaign designed to support companies in sourcing skilled professionals and provide startups with a chance to explore Tampere’s vibrant startup ecosystem and support services. This campaign is free for companies and startups to participate.
The campaign focuses on three key objectives:
- Attracting Talent and Startups: Helping companies find and hire skilled professionals while encouraging startups to establish and grow in Tampere.
- Raising City Awareness: Promoting Tampere as a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive city in Finland.
- Tech Industry Growth: Targeting skilled tech professionals and startups in the tech sector to strengthen Tampere’s position as a leading technology hub.
Through this initiative, the campaign aims to support the tech talent needs of companies in Tampere, strengthen the local economy, and position Tampere as a leading hub for technology, innovation, and startup.
The campaign will culminate in Experience Tampere Week, taking place on 9–13 June 2025. During this five-day event, selected tech talents, startup founders, and their spouses/families will visit Tampere to experience both professional and personal life in the city. The city of Tampere will pay for accommodation and official activities during the week. Flight and visa fees are not included.
The week’s program includes opportunities to explore the city, final interviews with companies for the selected tech talents, and an introduction to Tampere’s vibrant startup ecosystem and support services for startups.
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For companies in Tampere:
The campaign is designed to support companies in attracting and hiring skilled professionals from outside the Tampere region.
Eligibility: Open to all Tampere-based companies with open job positions.
Cost: Participation is free for both companies and talents.
What the Campaign Includes:
- Comprehensive Media Coverage: Paid and organic digital marketing to promote the campaign, participating companies, and available job openings in targeted countries.
- Headhunting and Talent Sourcing: Collaboration with a dedicated HR recruitment partner to identify and source top candidates.
- Network Collaboration: Promotion of your company and job vacancies through key networks, such as Business Finland’s target markets (both within and outside the EU) and EURES.
- Event Promotion: Open job positions highlighted at major events in Tampere, the Netherlands, and Brazil.
- Candidate Interviews: Opportunities for companies to meet and interview shortlisted candidates in person.
- Hospitality for Finalists: Complimentary accommodation, local transportation, and curated activities for finalists and their families to experience Tampere.
Optional Company Contribution: Companies can opt to cover flight costs for their selected candidates, but this is not mandatory.
For more information and participation, please contact Karen Ahtiainen: karen.ahtiainen@tampere.fi
Experience Tampere -kampanja on suunniteltu tukemaan yrityksiä osaavien ammattilaisten houkuttelemisessa ja palkkauksessa Tampereen ulkopuolelta. Kampanja on avoin kaikille Tampereella toimiville yrityksille, joilla on avoimia työpaikkoja. Osallistuminen on maksutonta sekä yrityksille että työnhakijoille.
Kampanjan sisältö lyhyesti:
- Laaja mediakattavuus
- Headhunting ja rekrytointi
- Verkostoyhteistyö
- Markkinointi tapahtumissa
- Finalistien työhaastattelut
- Vieraanvaraisuus finalisteille Tampereella
Lisätietoja ja osallistuminen: Karen Ahtiainen, karen.ahtiainen@tampere.fi
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Attention Startups!
Are you a founder/co-founder of a growth-oriented startup and ready to discover the opportunities in a new ecosystem? join our amazing 5-day program on 9-13 June 2025.
The selected applicants will be invited to the most attractive city in Finland to get to know;
- Startup Tampere ecosystem players,
- Co-working spaces and hubs,
- Startup Services
- Accelerator programs
- Testbeds for rapid prototyping and POCs
- Technology ecosystems and more…
Tampere is a perfect hub for startups!
Experience Finnish Culture with your Family: Discover the unique charm of Tampere, enjoy cultural activities, indulge in traditional Finnish cuisine, and build connections beyond business.
We will confirm the selected startups in May. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact our team at international@tampere.fi
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Are you a skilled tech professional looking for job opportunities in Tampere, Finland? If you’re ready for a unique experience, stay tuned to this page as we will start to publish more info and the open jobs in March 2025
Candidates advancing to the final interview stage may be chosen for a unique opportunity to experience Tampere city for five days on 9-13 June 2025. This includes:
- Exclusive face-to-face interview with the company
- Get to know the company and their working culture in person
- A chance to explore your possible future workplace and its surroundings
- Experience Tampere’s renowned work-life balance with your spouse/partner/family
- A chance for you and your family/spouse/partner to explore and learn about living in Tampere
We will confirm the selected talents in May. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact our team at international@tampere.fi
Experience work-life balance in Tampere
Come discover the best of both worlds in Tampere region, Finland! Tampere truly embodies the perfect work-life balance. This vibrant city is a hub of rock and roll energy, with a bustling atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for work and play. Despite the hustle and bustle of city life, Tampere region offers a relaxing escape with nearby lakes and forests.
In Tampere, you can dedicate yourself fully to your professional pursuits, while at the same time, unwind with endless entertainment and recreational choices. The city offers abundant opportunities for leisure and family living. Tampere is celebrated for its diversity, allowing you to be your authentic self.
You’re not just arriving in Tampere; you’re coming home.