The document discusses Finland's leadership in cleantech solutions and problem solving. It notes that Finland has few natural resources but highly educated people with a culture of collaboration and innovation. Finland is a global leader in areas like energy efficiency, renewable energy, biofuels, and clean industrial processes. It introduces Cleantech Finland, a network that connects cleantech companies with experts and helps solve complex problems. The network aims to promote Finland's cleantech expertise worldwide and solve global challenges through open collaboration on its online Solved platform.

1. PROBLEM SOLVING
IS IN OUR NATURE
Santtu Hulkkonen, Executive Director
Cleantech Finland, Finpro
Gujarat Business Seminar 25.9.2012

2. AIR PROTECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
RENEWABLE FUELS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
GREEN CONSTRUCTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY
WATER MANAGEMENT WATER MANAGEMENT
RENEWABLE ENERGY
GREEN CONSTRUCTION
AIR PROTECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
RENEWABLE FUELS

3. In Finland,
we have few natural resources, and a climate
that makes agriculture an extreme sport.
But we do have people. People who are used to
working together – and trying new things.
Things like...

4. ... developing solar panels in a country where
in winter, the only lights you see are electric.
Problem solving is in our nature
How do we
make them
extra efficient?
I've got it!
4 September 26, 2012

5. This is what happens, when you give free
high quality education to the naturally curious – and
you drop the uniforms and hierarchy.
Finnish teens rank
among the highest
in learning points in
a study involving 60
countries
Investment per
capita in public
research,
development &
innovation is
highest in the world

6. But is economic competitiveness compatible
with environmental sustainability?
Past ten years
Finland has
been ranked
3 times #1
Source: The World Economic Forum

7. CLEANTECH FINLAND, EXPERTISE
In Finland the cleantech sector includes about 2,000 enterprises and it is highly
diversified. The national objective is to develop the sector into a new cornerstone
industry. Finnish cleantech companies are already global leaders in energy efficiency,
clean industrial processes and bioenergy.
Market
growth rate
Recycling Energy
efficiency
Bioenergy
& wind
Clean
industrial
processes
Measuring, analysis,
automation
Waste
Consultancy management
Water resources
Air protection management
The size of the ball is equivalent to market position of the Finnish companies in the global markets. Market size

8. MOST PROMISING INNOVATIONS
New generation bio-fuels Energy efficiency Bio-economy
Wood/non-wood based, by- Smart grid Bio-energy, wood
products from various construction, new renewable
industries materials

9. WE HAVE THE HISTORY OF
MAKING OUR SOLUTIONS
WORK.

11. INTRODUCING
WWW.SOLVED.FI

12. CLEANTECH FINLAND
BRINGS TOGETHER
CLEANTECH COMPANIES
AND WORLD CLASS
EXPERTS.

13. WE HAVE A
GREAT TEAM
HERE.

14. CLEANTECH FINLAND® is a network of top Finnish cleantech experts. We connect
clients, partners, investors and other stakeholders with the best cleantech expertise.

15. AIR PROTECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
RENEWABLE FUELS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
GREEN CONSTRUCTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY
WATER MANAGEMENT WATER MANAGEMENT
RENEWABLE ENERGY
GREEN CONSTRUCTION
AIR PROTECTION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
RENEWABLE FUELS

16. THIS IS
HOW SOLVED
WORKS

17. USER EXPERT
Speak directly with
cleantech experts.

18. USER EXPERT
You can even book a
one-on-one meeting with
an expert.

19. USER EXPERT
Brings you latest green
business news from all over
the world.

20. FOR COMPLEX
AND SPECIFIC
PROBLEMS.

21. CLIENT EXPERTS
Engage with
committed world class
team of experts
from the entire
solved community.

22. WHO IS SOLVED FOR?
OPINION CLIENTS JOURNALISTS ACADEMIA INVESTORS
LEADERS

23. WHAT’S IN
IT FOR Best expertise fast,
YOU? reliable and holistically
The more active you are, the more
benefit you get, the better for your Answers to your
business. specific needs
. Company awareness and goals
& advocacy
The power of
the network

24. TO DO
Sign up.
Join the team.
Be active.
Spread the word.
Start using Solved.
Lets together define the problems and start
solving them in new unique way!
Solved is as good as the community that drives it.

25. TOGETHER WE WILL SOLVE
THE WORLD’S GREATEST
PROBLEMS.

26. THANK YOU!
Santtu Hulkkonen
Executive Director
Cleantech Finland
www.solved.fi
santtu.hulkkonen@finpro.fi
+358 40 3433 341