Tianfu Nordic Innovation Hub
Find your technology & business connections in Chengdu.
Our hub operates in Helsinki, Finland and Chengdu, China.
Our Mission
Towards common growth
The idea of the hub is to bring together the best business & technology minds, companies and products of Nordics and Sichuan province and facilitate mutual economy growth.
Chengdu economy
One of the leading cities in China
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is one of western China’s leading economic and innovation hubs. Over the past two decades, it has transformed from a regional commercial center into a major technology, finance, and advanced manufacturing powerhouse. Chengdu combines strong industrial policy, a large talent base, deep electronics supply chains, and improving global connectivity — making it one of China’s most important emerging tech and business centers.
315/500
Fortune Global companies invest in Chengdu
135 b €
consumer goods sold
6%
YoY economy growth
Ecosystem introductions
We run workshops and presentations in incubators and accelerators introducing the relevant aspects of overseas ecosystem.
Matchmaking events
We bring groups of companies, investors and other ecosystem players together in order to make relevant connections.
Technology exhibition
We organize events where Nordics and Chinese companies can show their best products and find clients, partners and investors.
On demand requests
If you want an exclusive introduction or connection event for you company let us know and we can figure it out.
Operating team
Our team includes professionals with engineering, business and technology backgrounds combined with extensive international experience
Topi; Chengdu
Topi has been building connections between China and Europe for many years and currently leads the TNIH development in China
Alex; Helsinki
Engineer, Ex-McKinsey and doctoral researcher in biomedicine, Alex is responsible for technology strategy support and is leading TNIH in Helsinki
Christine; Chengdu
Christine holds MBA from University of Adelaide and is responsible for project management in Chengdu
Matias; Helsinki
Matias is a former community director of Startup Sauna, the largest engineering student entrepreneurship hub in Finland is currently responsible for TNIH operations in Helsinki
Partners
