Helsinki forum dates confirmed for 27–28 October 2026
The Sierra Leone–Finland Investment Forum will convene in Helsinki over two days, with a ministerial delegation from Freetown and pre-screened matchmaking across six priority sectors.
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The Sierra Leone–Finland Investment Forum will convene in Helsinki over two days, with a ministerial delegation from Freetown and pre-screened matchmaking across six priority sectors.
Finnish SMEs can have up to 70% of eligible project costs covered when developing business with African partners (50% for large companies). Our clinic walks sponsors through what qualifies.
Applications are now open for companies across all 54 African countries. Approved companies are published to the Deal Room where registered investors can request meetings.
A Nordic and European delegation will travel to Sierra Leone for site visits and due diligence on projects originating from the Helsinki matchmaking round.
Applications are open to companies from all 54 African countries and to Nordic, Finnish and international investors.