Promoting industrial investments
with a commitment to sustainability

Sustainable
Growth in Nokia

We support companies in the bio and circular economy and the green transition to establish operations in Nokia, in close cooperation with the city’s business services. We provide the best possible conditions for companies to settle, grow, and build networks.
Verte: ECO3 sijaintikartta
Verte: ECO3 sijaintikartta

Business plots in the ECO3 area

Set up in ECO3,
just 15 minutes from Tampere

The ECO3 business area is an excellent location for companies in the bio and circular economy. ECO3 is located in Nokia, on Finland’s growth corridor, in the Kolmenkulma business area. The zoning of the area takes into account the industrial needs of the circular economy and green transition. Plots are available for sale or long-term lease.

Networks

Power through partnerships

Our operations are built on a wide network of partners. We work closely with research and educational institutions, companies, industry associations, and government authorities.

Pilots and demonstrations

Pilot circular economy products and processes

We develop, acquire, and innovate demonstration and pilot environments for ECO3 technology companies in cooperation with businesses and research institutes.

ECO3 in Numbers

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Company Stories

Experiences from businesses in the ECO3 area

”From the very beginning, our work at ECO3 was guided by the vision that this is not a one-off project or dream, but a systemic platform for operations. The key was to make it permanent and profitable in the region.”

Marko Seppänen, Professor, Faculty of Management and Business, Circular Economy Management Research Center (ManCE), Tampere University

”We gain a lot of practical synergy benefits from operating in the ECO3 area. We can join forces with other circular economy companies, which is purely beneficial for us.”

Antti Åke, CEO, WasteWise Group

”Ecolan produces organic fertilizers in the ECO3 area. Growing demand led to a €2 million expansion investment in our Nokia plant in 2017. In the future, Ecolan may utilize digestate residues from the new Pirkanmaan Jätehuolto biogas plant for producing organic fertilizers.”

Ecolan

Verte oy

Verte Oy is a development company owned by the City of Nokia. We enable, develop, and accelerate business and investment in the bio and circular economy and the green transition. We offer domestic and international companies all services related to relocation, including access to financing partners.

Interested?

Are you interested in relocating to the ECO3 area, networking with local operators, or starting a pilot project? Get in touch!