Welcome to Jyväskylä - City of Humane Growth
Jyväskylä is a lively and welcoming city, where the belief in collaboration between people is emphasized alongside growth and development. Our actions are guided by humanity, as we understand that well-being and skilled people create future businesses. It does not happen on its own. It is done together.
Business Development Services brings together services and networks targeted for companies in Jyväskylä. We help companies to develop from the early stages of business to business development and growth.
Recruitment subsidy for hiring an employee
Hire an employee and take advantage of recruitment subsidy! The City of Jyväskylä supports employers in hiring an employee with up to €13,000. The subsidy can be applied for employment relationships beginning in 2026, for which job seekers are hired.
Business Services
Business Development services offers local companies advice, internationalization, and business growth services. Additionally, we provide support for companies expanding their business to Jyväskylä for a smooth relocation.
Financial support for hiring
As an employer, you can receive significant financial support when you hire a job seeker. The support is designed to ease salary costs and promote employment. The City of Jyväskylä's employer services will help you find a suitable employee and apply for support if necessary.
Employer services
Need help finding new employees? We can help. We offer employers free services related to recruitment and employment. We provide practical support for recruitment, along with detailed information and guidance on applying for various forms of financial assistance.
Plots for Companies
Join the rapidly growing and developing Jyväskylä region! New business and industrial areas are currently being built in areas with good transportation connections. Explore the offerings on our plots for companies site.
Ecosystems and Urban Development
The City of Jyväskylä is investing in building international-level business and workplace clusters, which focus on combining business and research activities, creating various piloting opportunities and international business.
Jyväskylä is a city of growth
Jyväskylä is a pleasant and rapidly developing university city of 146,000 inhabitants located in the heart of Finland. The combined turnover of companies in the Jyväskylä region has been consistently growing since 2014. The availability of skilled workforce for businesses ensures that Jyväskylä is, according to studies, one of the most desirable relocation destinations in Finland year after year, and every third person you meet is a student.
Latest News
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“You don’t need to do it the hard way and alone” – business financing and advice help you grow and internationalize