Nokia taught a generation how to connect, Angry Birds became a national timepass, and KONE quietly lifts millions of Indians every day in offices and apartment towers. Now, the same country that once drove our everyday tech habits is pitching something bigger - a place to study, build and work in fields such as AI and deep tech. According to industry voices, Finland's need for skilled professionals - supported by govt policies seen as favourable for work mobility and startups - has opened up roles for the Indian youth in various fields, be it data science, machine learning, computer vision or generative AI.
Laura Lindeman, senior director of 'Work in Finland' at Business Finland, says the country is not just hiring youths with experience in AI, but also investing to scale up its R&D. "Finland is in the process of attracting top deep tech researchers and specialists in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, microelectronics, photonics, imaging and health tech. In addition to excellent opportunities for professional and personal development, experts working in Finland benefit from a strong national commitment to R&D. The country already invests 3.2% of its GDP in research and development, and govt aims to increase this share to 4% by 2030. For Indian candidates from these fields, this means more opportunities to access world-class research infrastructure and build careers in companies and universities that play a key role in driving global innovation," she adds.
