Over half the planet’s population. Not exactly a small target group.
The Turku region is developing Europe’s most significant and attractive innovation hub for women’s health. Will you join the Women’s Health Hub Finland network? We are committed to improving women’s health and well-being globally, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Women’s health is a €100 billion market
Why is women’s health the next big growth area?
- 80 % of health technology does not take gender differences into account.
- Billions are invested annually in women’s health innovations.
- The combination of technology and research creates scalable impact.
Women’s health is not only a matter of equity — it’s a major business opportunity.
Health equality starts in Turku, Finland
The Turku region is a leading hub for Finnish drug development, health technology, and the bio sector. It is a compact and efficient innovation environment, offering clinical connections, research collaboration, growth companies, and global players. That’s why it was only natural that the Women’s Health Hub Finland network was born in Turku — and is coordinated by Business Turku.
- 50 % of Finland’s pharmaceutical and diagnostics industry is located in the Turku region.
- The area boasts strong research infrastructure and an excellent location.
- Turku is home to over 100 life science companies.
- Major pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies such as Bayer, Revvity, Uniogen, and many others are based in the region.
“We develop and manufacture screening systems for expectant mothers, fetuses, and newborns. With our systems, we help save an average of 85 newborns every day – giving them a healthy start in life.”
Janne Seppälä, Director of Product Development, Reproductive Health, Revvity
Women’s health –
an unmet need
Women represent 51 % of the population. Yet, only about 1 % of healthcare research and innovation is invested in female-specific conditions beyond oncology.
We are committed to advancing women’s sex-specific conditions and general health issues that affect women differently or disproportionately throughout their life cycle, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment.
Our influential network invites partners to join us
We promote awareness, world-class research, and innovation in the field of women’s health. We connect companies, healthcare professionals, and higher education institutions.
Our goal is to become an internationally recognised and respected network that addresses current issues related to women’s health and provides innovative solutions to improve women’s health and well-being.
Through the Women’s Health Hub Finland network, you can find partners for research, development, and business — and stay up to date on the women’s health sector. Join now and be part of Europe’s most significant and attractive innovation hub for women’s health.
“The Women’s Health Hub Finland network offers international actors access to Finland’s high-level expertise and innovative ecosystem, which is already home to several global companies.”
Tarja Enala, Head of Health 360 Finland Program, Business Finland
Members of the Women’s Health Hub Finland
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