TEKEL – A Finnish expert in science park activity
The Finnish Science Park Association TEKEL supervises the interests of science park activity in Finland, is an expert on the subject and is engaged in its development. Together with its member centres, it forms a nationwide TEKEL network, which is part of a national innovation system.
Together with its partners, TEKEL develops internationally attractive environments for innovation. It is in charge of co-operation within the TEKEL network, promotes science park development, participates in the implementation of nationwide programmes, and actively develops significant national and international networks.
In particular, the association co-operates with government ministries, key research institutes, business development organisations, and promoters of internationalisation, commerce and finance. It represents Finnish science parks in fields of international co-operation, such as the International Association of Science Parks (IASP).
Founded in 1988, TEKEL finances its operations through membership fees, project work and Finnish and EU project funding. The main power of decision in TEKEL is used at the association's spring and autumn meetings. Implementation is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.
TEKEL’s office is situated at Otaniemi in Espoo (in Innopoli 1).
