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Data economy growth programme Finland is one of the leading developers of data economy technologies in the European Union and internationally. Our challenge is to apply the data economy technologies and produce data-based added value: How to turn ...https://tem.fi/en/data-economy-growth-programme
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Waste heat In Finland, it is estimated that about 130 TWh of waste heat will be generated, of which the amount of waste heat currently utilised as district heat is about 3 TWh. The potential for waste heat, which is still technically reasonably ex...https://tem.fi/en/waste-heat
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Social entrepreneurship The social economy is part of the national economy and industrial and business activity. It refers to operators that provide goods or services to their members or society. What is common to these operators is their emphasis...https://tem.fi/en/social-entrepreneurship
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General criteria for business subsidies on national level Business subsidies are aid and interest subsidies granted to economic activity as well as loans, guarantees, equity financing, tax subsidies and other arrangements that contain economic ben...https://tem.fi/en/general-criteria-for-business-subsidies-on-national-level
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Start-up grant – support for new entrepreneurs Start-up grant is a financial support paid to a new entrepreneur with the aim of promoting new business activities and employment. The grant ensures the entre-preneur’s livelihood during the period es...https://tem.fi/en/start-up-grants
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Trade barriers Trade barriers refer to such regulations and measures of authorities that cause unreasonable problems to the trade of products or services. Problems related to establishing a business and the free movement of employees and people ca...https://tem.fi/en/trade-barriers
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Columns Column: Data centres are an integral part of a developing energy system and economy 20.5.2026 13.21 Photo: Tesi/ Aki Rask The views on data centres and their electricity use presented in public tend to either depict the centres as a threat...https://tem.fi/en/columns
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Information for persons applying for non-military service Applying for non-military service is done by filling in an application for non-military service. A person can apply for non-military service in or after call-up, during military service or ...https://tem.fi/en/information-for-persons-applying-for-non-military-service
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Co-operation procedure and other personnel representation systems Co-operation within undertakings and groups of undertakings The new Co-operation Act is entered into force on 1 January 2022. The Act consist of three entities: Continuous dialogue ...https://tem.fi/en/co-operation-procedure-and-other-personnel-representation-systems
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The Government’s climate targets are ambitious: carbon neutrality by 2035, and nearly fossil-free energy production in the course of the 2030s. The wide-ranging changes required to achieve these targets demand vigorous policies and consistent action. At the same time, however, one has to ensure social justice and the competitiveness of businesses. Paths to carbon neutrality involve major uncertainties.https://tem.fi/en/-/miten-hiilineutraaliin-yhteiskuntaan-paastaan-ja-mita-se-maksaa-
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25.3.2026 | A study describing the alternatives and costs of nuclear energy promotion as well as its effects on the electricity market has been published. The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and produced by AFRY Management Consulting Oy was submitted to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala on 25 March 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-report-highlights-means-costs-and-impacts-of-increased-promotion-and-use-of-nuclear-power
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System integration - a new key theme for energy policy - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
Climate neutrality requires that we stop using fossil fuels and increase the use of intermittent renewable energy. Different energy systems should be strongly interlinked to secure the functioning of energy systems and improve their efficiency, with due consideration for the large-scale needs of industrial production. However, we must also beware of the pitfalls on the long path towards sector integration.https://tem.fi/en/-/system-integration-a-new-key-theme-for-energy-policy -
Security Strategy for Society On 16 January 2025, the Government adopted, as a resolution, the Security Strategy for Society prepared by the Security Committee. The purpose of the strategy is to provide a common concept for comprehensive security ...https://tem.fi/en/security-strategy-for-society
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Pilot projects of the data economy growth programme Two pilot projects were already selected during the preparation phase of the growth programme. At least one more pilot project will be selected by the end of June 2025. Automation of the Port of ...https://tem.fi/en/pilot-projects-of-the-data-economy-growth-programme
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10.3.2026 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has adopted the financial statement of the National Nuclear Waste Management Fund for 2025 and decided on the recognition of the profit of the Fund as revenue. The Fund consists of two separate assets, the Financial Provision Fund and the Research Fund for Nuclear Waste and Nuclear Safety Research, which focuses on expertise in the nuclear energy use.https://tem.fi/en/-/financial-statement-of-national-nuclear-waste-management-fund-for-2025-has-been-adopted
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Business and human rights Human rights are rights that belong to all human beings equally. All human beings are entitled to enjoy their human rights without discrimination. Human rights are indivisible, interlinked and interdependent. This means t...https://tem.fi/en/enterprises-and-human-rights
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23.12.2025 | The strategy aims to develop the social economy and social entrepreneurship and to improve the operating conditions of social enterprises in Finland.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-strategy-to-pave-the-way-for-a-growing-and-effective-social-economy
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Questions and answers about the recruitment subsidy trial for sole traders Note! The project has ended and the content of this page will no longer be updated. What is the recruitment subsidy trial for sole traders? The purpose of the recruitment s...https://tem.fi/en/questions-and-answers-about-the-recruitment-subsidy-trial-for-sole-traders
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7.8.2025 | Finland is known as a country of responsible use of nuclear energy. Safety comes always first. Responsibility includes ensuring the funds required for nuclear waste management and for the decommissioning of facilities. An extensive legislative reform is, however, required to streamline regulation and licensing. The reform process is also driven by the need to take account of new technologies and the profitability challenges of the sector.https://tem.fi/en/-/column-reform-of-nuclear-energy-legislation-to-streamline-regulation-and-prepare-the-ground-for-future-projects
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12.2.2026 | “Today we are creating a foundation for the future to develop an energy system that can meet the demands of a new era. This plant is a concrete result of purposeful research and planning,” said Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala at the groundbreaking ceremony for Steady Energy Oy’s small nuclear pilot plant in Salmisaari, Helsinki on 12 February 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-multala-piloting-small-modular-reactor-in-helsinki-signals-finland-s-leading-role-in-nuclear-energy-solutions