Business Development
Are you thinking about product development, investment, financing, internationalisation? Contact the City of Rauma Business Services, we will find information and help if needed.
The City of Rauma provides advisory and development services for operating businesses. The services for entrepreneurs and businesses in Rauma are provided by the city itself and in cooperation with partners.
The business services offer free advice on business matters such as:
- identifying business development, marketing and customer acquisition
- investment and financial planning, human resources and networking
- research and product development
- location, premises and land
Internationalisation
Team Finland
Team Finland
The Growth and Internationalization Coordinator at the Elinvoimakeskus Team Finland office advises and mentors local companies interested in internationalization. The Team Finland Coordinator guides corporate clients toward the right funding and services and helps them find information and networking opportunities. The coordinator serves as the local link to the extensive Team Finland network, which supports companies in their internationalization efforts. In Satakunta, Team Finland has its own contact person who provides support for various internationalization challenges, such as local contacts, financing issues, and finding market information.
Contact: Leevi Törmäkangas, leevi.tormakangas@elinvoimakeskus.fi, Puh. 029 502 2616
Business Finland
Business Finland experts in Satakunta:
Markku Jokela (Maritime Industry) markku.jokela@businessfinland.fi
Pirjo Hakanpää (Food, Health) pirjo.hakanpaa@businessfinland.fi
Jukka Lohivuo (Startups, Eurostars funding) jukka.lohivuo@businessfinland.fi
International House Rauma
International House Rauma promotes the availability of a skilled workforce by providing employers with guidance and advice on international recruitment. International House Rauma’s services are free of charge.
Contact: international@rauma.fi.
Tools for internationalisation
Team Finlandin Market Opportunities www.marketopportunities.fi
Enterprise Europe Network www.enterpriseeurope.fi
A Business mentor is there for you
The Finnish Business Mentors Association is a nationwide network of experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders, and business experts. The network’s members offer their expertise and experience free of charge to help solve the business challenges faced by entrepreneur-led micro and small businesses operating in Finland.
A business mentor will help you identify the opportunities presented by your company and its operating environment.
A business mentor walks alongside you, asks questions, and offers support and guidance to help you find answers. You can find plenty of additional information about the services offered by the Finnish Business Mentors Association!
Contact Mentor Rauma: Sari Pettersson, puh. 044 491 5674, sari@luanista.fi
Business grants and financing for growth and investment
Business grants and additional financing are often essential if you plan to grow your business or make an investment.
In most cases, financing comes from multiple sources. There are numerous financing options available, and you can apply for them through financial institutions, crowdfunding, business angels, venture capitalists, or various public entities. Your company’s own funds also play a significant role.
Business Rauma helps you explore financing options, answer questions related to applying for financing, update your business plan, and prepare financial projections.
Sustainable Development in Rauma
Rauma is one of the leading cities in sustainable development. Rauma’s goal is to enhance the city’s appeal through long-term, continuous development based on sustainable growth. The city is working to mitigate climate change and actively collaborates with businesses to reduce climate emissions.
Development of sustainable tourism
We are committed to the principles of sustainable tourism and, together with our partners, take responsibility for the environment and the community.
Business Premises
On this site, you can find available commercial spaces in Rauma. Set your search criteria, browse listings, and contact an agent. You can also list your property on the site for free.
Useful information
Discussing together often clarifies where you want to develop, gives you an expert perspective on your plans and helps you to see if your company’s investment or development project could benefit from financial support. There are ongoing general business development projects carried out by different organisations. There may well be a service, concept or network that meets your company’s needs.
Business services from universities and universities of applied sciences
Universities and universities of applied sciences offer a variety of customized and ready-made training and research services. Contact our corporate services if you are looking for the right partner within the higher education community for a specific need, exploring collaboration opportunities in general, seeking the most suitable form of collaboration for your own resources, or unable to find the right service provider or contact person elsewhere.
University Business Services
University of Tampere, University of Oulu, LUT University, Aalto University, Åbo Akademi University, University of Turku, SAMK, Turku University of Applied Sciences
Internship and job advertisements
Internships and commissioned theses strengthen students’ working life skills. By hiring an intern or a thesis student, you can raise your company’s profile among students and recruit qualified and motivated employees.
Examples of placement services
Agenttisi.fi, Aarresaari, Tuudo, Tiitus
Centre for Technology Research VTT
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd is a multi-technology research center and a leader in applied research in Northern Europe. VTT provides technology and research services to both domestic and international companies as well as the public sector. You can learn more about the technology research center at www.vtt.fi
VTT Contact: Sini Rytky, Solution Sales Lead, Cognitive Production Industry puh. +358 503876670, sini.rytky@vtt.fi