The key industries of Kainuu have been defined on the regional plan and regional programme.  They are based on the region’s permanent advantages, natural resources and their sustainable utilization into products and services, as well as on the strong know-how. The key industries have great growth potential for both the domestic market and export. 

The key industries receive special attention among the development activities. However, regardless of industry, development resources are directed to the most effective areas in terms of regional development and in line with the jointly agreed goals of the Kainuu programme.

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Tourism

Kainuu as a tourism destination offers possibilities around the year and is characterised by responsibility, sustainable growth and increasing internationality. Accessibility that meets the needs of customers is a prerequisite for developing tourism. The goals guiding the development of tourism in Kainuu are outlined in more detail in the regional tourism strategy.

Our contact person for tourism: Minna Komulainen

Technoogy Industry

Technology Industry

The technology industry in Kainuu includes the mechanical engineering and metal industry, the ICT and electronics industry, as well as the strongly growing data center industry and the gaming industry. In addition to the growth target of companies, the joint goals are to develop the attractiveness of technology industry sectors, intensify cooperation between education and companies in order to grow the companies’ expertise and renewal, and attract new skilled workforce.

Our contact person for technology industry: Paula Karppinen

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Bio-economy

The main sectors of  bio-economy in Kainuu are forest bio-economy (forestry, mechanical and chemical wood processing), food production (agriculture, natural products industry and fisheries) and new bio-economy innovations. All of these are closely linked to the cross-cutting theme of the circular economy.

Our contact person for bio-economy: Anna-Riikka Karhunen

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Mining and Chemical Industry

Kainuu is a mining region. The mining industry in Kainuu consists of four mines as well as a number of micro-enterprises that supply natural stone. The extractive industry and the industries that serve it are of great importance to Kainuu’s employment, economy and well-being. The aim for the coming years is to secure investments in mining projects, develop mining education and research and utilise EU objectives.

Our contact person for Sustainable Mining and Chemical Industry: Eero Vilhu