Experience Tampere 

Get dedicated support from the City of Tampere to find your skilled professionals outside Tampere region — and boost your brand visibility to a wider audience. 

Eligibility
Open to companies located in Tampere with English-language job openings for international professionals. 

Cost
Participation is free for companies.  

Benefits of participation:

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 Finland and abroad. 

Candidate Interviews
Opportunity for companies to meet and interview shortlisted candidates in person before the final decision. Note: Even if you’ve found your candidate before Experience Tampere Week, they and their family are welcomed to enjoy the week’s activities. 

Hospitality for Finalists
Complimentary accommodation, local transportation, and curated activities for finalists and their families to experience Tampere.  

For more information or to join the campaign, 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 

Welcome to Tampere, a vibrant yet cozy city surrounded by stunning lakes and nature. As Finland’s fastest growing region and tech hub, Tampere offers a high quality of life and a welcoming international community. Here’s why tech professionals and startup founders are choosing Tampere over other big tech cities:

Thriving Tech Scene
Greater opportunities for tech talent to innovate, develop, and be part of the community that builds and grows Tampere’s tech scene.

Work-Life Balance
In Tampere, we prioritise work-life balance with shorter workdays and generous annual holidays, giving you more time for family, friends, and what matters most to you.

Startup Support
Startups thrive in Tampere thanks to strong public support, consultancy support and tools for funding options, and a skilled talent pool.

Connected Community
In Tampere’s startup ecosystem, you’re always just two phone calls away from the help you need.

Affordable Living
Lower rent and housing costs compared to many other big tech cities.

Easy Commuting
Fast, less crowded commutes with the city’s goal of reaching any point inside the city within 20 minutes.

Family-Friendly
Tampere offers a safe environment and affordable healthcare for your whole family, as well as free education for your children.

Smooth Integration
The city of Tampere supports your integration free of charge, making it easy for you and your family to settle in.

Attention Startups!  

Are you a founder/co-founder of a growth-oriented startup and ready to discover the opportunities in a new ecosystem? So it’s time for you to join our amazing 5-day program. 

The selected applicants will be invited to experience life in Tampere, the most attractive city in Finland. Participants will 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…  

• Funding programs 

They will also have the opportunity to pitch their startups to investors and experts.  

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 April. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Murat Demirez, murat.demirez@tampere.fi 

Are you a skilled tech professional looking for job opportunities in Tampere, Finland? Click below to discover and apply for the open job positions waiting for you! 

Candidates advancing to the final interview stage may be chosen for a unique opportunity to experience Tampere city for five days.  

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 email the selected candidates by latest 20 May. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact our team at iht.events@tampere.fi