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Finland is ranked number 1 in food security — 2020 Global Food Security Index

Finland is ranked first in the 2020 Global Food Security Index. The index assesses 113 countries based on food quality, availability, affordability, and safety, along with natural resources and resilience.

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Health Capital Helsinki

Health Capital Helsinki develops the Greater Helsinki health ecosystem, boosts startups and SMEs to grow, and helps international companies and investors find opportunities. (Image: (c) Keksi Agency via City of Helsinki / communications)

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Mobidiag has been acquired by US-based women's health company for €668 million

Espoo-based biotech company Mobidiag has been acquired by Hologic, Inc., a global leader in women’s health, for €668 million.

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Finland is ranked first in the Personalised Health Index 2021 in Europe

Finland is ranked first in the Personalised Health Index 2021 in Europe. The index determines how futureproof a country's healthcare system is.

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Espoo mayor’s innovation competition is also open to companies

In 2021 Espoo mayor’s innovation competition is also open to companies — economic sustainability and surviving the coronavirus pandemic are the key themes. The competition opens on 6 April.

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A leader in human wellbeing

Human wellbeing is among the very best in the world in Finland according to Sustainable Society Index.

Nao robot. Photo: Omnia

Health and ageing society

Espoo is home for Finland's best health and wellbeing startups, global health companies, and some of the leading Finnish health and pharmaceutical corporations.

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