Development Manager
Markus Rankka
With a focus on collaboration and practical impact, Markus drives DEFINE’s mission to unite defence, research, and industry for sustainable, future-ready security innovation.
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Invest in - This is your team
We help you to get to know with Riihimäki, Finland. Whether it’s about the land and plots, commercial establishments, positioning, market entry, regulation matters or European Union financing possibilities for companies. We’ll find the way together. Contact one of us and we’ll collect the team!
Samuel Koivisto
CEO
+358 40 841 0700
Laura Manner-Raappana
Business advisor
+358 40 558 9570
Jukka Vuokila
Sales manager
Plots and construction
+358 40 570 2201
DEFINE - Innovations for total defence and security
Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE) is an innovation ecosystem initiated by the City of Riihimäki. DEFINE is running an international, easy to join, high-level defence and security network. DEFINE runs Inqubator programs, Hackathons and Demo days together with industry leadeing companies Sako, Millog and Patria.
Robotics and education - Build your company's Future Tech with us
Riihimäki is Finland’s real-world robotics hub, where companies pilot solutions with end users, and students learn robotics from preschool to university of applied sciences. Researchers and industries develop innovations side by side.
Company Collaboration
Reetta-Liisa Viitanen
As Robotics Education Senior Advisor Reetta-Liisa collaborates with teachers, principals, and company stakeholders to design and deliver engaging and effective learning experiences that foster everybody’s 21st century skills and curiosity.
Circular economy cluster RiiCycle
Riihimäki combines the strengths of a small, agile city with the resources of a global business hub. Decisions are made quickly, collaboration is seamless, and companies can rely on a “yes, it can be done” mindset that accelerates growth.
Head of Development
Pia Engström
Passionate about transforming ideas into impact, Pia bridges circular economy, systems thinking, and sustainable energy to help businesses thrive in a changing world.
International House Riihimäki
International House Riihimäki serves companies that need to find international experts for their company. It helps entrepreneurs and employees to relocate in Riihimäki. In the city of Riihimäki you enter all services regardless of your background.
You can find personal guidance on relocation support, in example, employment, children’s schools and kindergartens, family related activities and housing services.
Juha Hiltunen
Head of International House Riihimäki
+358 40 183 7711
juha.hiltunen@riihimaki.fi
Henri Hallanoro
Integration Specialist
+358 40 660 7958
henri.hallanoro@riihimaki.fi
Jonne Nieminen
Integration Specialist
+358 40 716 7703 jonne.nieminen@riihimaki.fi
