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.
Riicycle
Circular economy cluster in Riihimäki
Why Riihimäki?
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.
Just 40 minutes from Helsinki Airport, Riihimäki is perfectly positioned in Finland’s logistics network, reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions.
Home to NG Nordics’ cutting-edge plastic refinery and several pioneering circular economy companies, Riihimäki offers the industrial synergies required for business development in real.
Tens of hectares of industrial land are available for new facilities, R&D, and scaling operations in the industrial areas and in Riihimäki Region.
More than 94 % of district heating is produced from NG Nordic’s waste-to-energy plant, offering reliable, low-emission energy for businesses. Main line electricity; Fingrid is the Finnish transmission system operator responsible for the nation’s electricity grid.
With Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) and SYKLI Environmental College all actors build a sustainable future by educating professionals for the workplace and enhancing organisational performance. SYKLI, HAMK and RiiCycle collaborate with professionals, experts, businesses, and organisations across Finland.
Business Opportunities
The RiiCycle cluster is designed for companies that want to scale rapidly while contributing to sustainable development. Riihimäki provides the materials, the infrastructure, and the partners to accelerate your business journey.
Join the circular core
Tap into the flow of recycled materials and innovative processes already established in Riihimäki.
Grow through synergy
Collaborate with pioneering companies and research institutions to co-create new products, technologies, and business models.
HAMK applied research and testlabs provide solutions for raw material production, the circular economy, sustainable construction and the built environment, and future skills and education – with digitalization supporting development. HAMK combines high-level research expertise with the needs of a changing world.
Build sustainable business
Lower your environmental footprint and gain a competitive edge with Riihimäki’s energy-efficient and logistics-friendly environment.
Opportunities right now
Logistics and energy networks
The availability of electricity, gas and new possibilities of hydrogen infrastructure. Riihimäki offers strategic opportunities for business development.
Heat utilization
Our RiiCycle-cluster is searching for Heat utilization partners to leverage industrial waste heat for year-round production processes, and other energy-intensive industries.
Space for
Growth and Synergy
Riihimäki offers companies a versatile and future-oriented business environment. Whether you are a startup looking for an agile base, a manufacturer in need of industrial land, or a logistics operator seeking efficiency, Riihimäki provides the right conditions to establish and scale your operations.
The city’s strategic location, modern infrastructure, and strong circular economy ecosystem create synergies that support innovation, sustainability, and international growth. With room to expand and a supportive business climate, Riihimäki is an ideal gateway to the Finnish and Nordic markets.
We chose the City of Riihimäki -
Meet us in Business!
Ready to Invest
in the Future?
RiiCycle is more than a cluster – it is a launchpad for international innovation and sustainable business. Here, circular economy solutions, cutting-edge technology, and growth ambitions come together. Riihimäki offers the space to expand, the talent to innovate, and the energy to power your business forward.
Whether you are a startup ready to scale, a growth company seeking new plot, or strategic projects, RiiCycle invites you – Call and visit us, we are close!
