Business

Jyväskylä has for long been known as a traditional market place in the crossing of major roads and waterways. Jyväskylä is ideally situated in the centre of the country with excellent educational and research facilities. This has made Jyväskylä one of Finland's centres of growth.

Jyväskylä has special expertise in the fields of paper manufacturing and paper machinery, as well as energy production, environmental,information and wellness technology. One of the newest areas of expertise in Jyväskylä is nanotechnology.

Jyväskylä Science Park is an incubator for new business and companies, combining newest research and development to the needs of business life. It is located next to the Jyväskylän Paviljonki - Congress and Trade Fair Centre. The vicinity of the Travel Centre ensures easy connections by bus and train.

Jyväskylä Regional Development Company Jykes Ltd, promotes profitable business activity in the Jyväskylä Region, provides contacts with regional enterprises and operates as a link between companies, local government and regional players.