Finnish Meteorological Institute

Name

Finnish Meteorological Institute

Legal name

Ilmatieteen laitos

Website

https://ilmatieteenlaitos.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meteorological and Climate Services

NAICS

Space Research and Technology (92711), Space Research and Technology (927110), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Quality Monitoring (Surface Water, Stormwater, Drinking Water) (EUAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Monitoring, Data & Reporting (Air/Water/Soil) (BPAIAMAC)

Keywords

• Weather forecasting
• Climate research
• Marine meteorology
• Atmospheric monitoring
• Air quality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Services (Core): Government-funded meteorological services providing weather forecasts, warnings, and climate data to the public at no direct charge.
2. Professional Services: Paid meteorological consultation services including 24/7 phone service (€3.90/min + pvm), climate statistics service (€4.06/min + pvm), and customized weather services for businesses.
3. Data Services: Open data portal providing free access to datasets; paid consultation and consulting services for data usage assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Finnish Meteorological Institute produces observational data and research findings on the atmosphere and seas, delivering weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, climate research, marine and sea-ice services, air quality monitoring, UV-index forecasting, and space weather services. The institute operates Finland's official public weather service through a website and mobile apps, provides paid professional meteorological consulting, and conducts international research collaborations funded by grants from bodies such as the European Defence Fund and ESA.

Product overview

Finnish Meteorological Institute (Ilmatieteen laitos) operates a comprehensive weather, climate, and environmental monitoring service portfolio. The core offering includes the Sää-sovellus mobile weather app available on iOS and Android, combined with the Avoin data (Open Data) API platform providing WFS and WMS interfaces for machine-readable access to datasets. The product suite encompasses specialized services for marine weather (Merisää), air quality monitoring (Ilmanlaatu), UV index forecasting, ice service for Baltic Sea navigation, precipitation radar mapping, and the Finnish Ice Service providing sea ice monitoring from mid-October to late May. Additional offerings include weather warnings for various hazards, European weather maps, and long-range forecasting services. The organization also supports the VAYYU joint research center with IIT Madras and the Sodankylä Supersite for satellite data validation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Finnish Ice Service: Part of of the Finnish Meteorological Institute, provides sea-ice monitoring and forecasting services for the Baltic Sea, supporting winter navigation and safety.
• FINNARP
• Sodankylä Supersite

Products and services

• Ilmatieteen laitoksen Sää-sovellus (FMI Weather App) Mobile weather application providing local weather forecasts, warnings, and observations for Finland, available on iOS and Android platforms for general public users.
• Avoin data (Open Data API) Open data interface providing machine-readable access to FMI's weather, sea, and air quality datasets via WFS and WMS web services, free of charge for developers and researchers.
• UVI-ennuste (UV Index Forecast) UV index forecasting service providing UV radiation intensity predictions for Finland and international locations, including a real-time European UV map for public health and outdoor activity planning.
• Merisää (Marine Weather) Marine weather service offering sea observations, wind forecasts, wave height, water level, ice conditions, and Baltic Sea monitoring for maritime navigation operators.
• Varoitukset (Weather Warnings) Official weather warning system providing alerts for wind, grass fires, UV radiation, and other hazardous weather conditions across Finnish land and sea areas, supporting public safety.
• Sää ja meri (Weather and Sea Service) General weather and sea forecasting service providing meteorological observations, short-term forecasts, and maritime weather information for Finland.
• Ilmanlaatu (Air Quality) Air quality monitoring service tracking airborne particles, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and black carbon concentrations across Finland for public health and environmental awareness.
• Finnish Ice Service Sea ice monitoring and forecasting service for the Baltic Sea, providing daily ice charts and navigation support during the approximately mid-October to late May operational season for maritime and shipping operators.
• Sade- ja pilvialueet (Precipitation and Cloud Cover) Radar-based precipitation mapping service showing rainfall intensity, cloud cover observations, and short-term precipitation forecasts for Finland and Nordic countries.
• 24/7 Meteorological Phone Service 24-hour paid meteorological consultation phone service at EUR 3.90/min + pvm, providing on-demand weather advice to professional and public callers.
• Climate Statistics Phone Service Paid climate statistics information service available on phone at EUR 4.06/min + pvm during weekdays 9-15, serving professional customers needing historical climate data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Baltic Sea ice monitoring supports safe winter navigation from approximately mid-October to late May
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Skyfora OyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Finnish company Skyfora Oy participated in FESPAN measurement campaign using autonomous platforms and drones for electromagnetic signal propagation research in the Archipelago Sea.
• Qamcom Research & Technology ABminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Swedish company Qamcom Research & Technology AB participated in FESPAN measurement campaign for electromagnetic signal propagation research.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026VTT coordinates the FESPAN project (€22M European Defence Fund) for improving electromagnetic spectrum conditions for defense sector. FMI leads measurement campaigns and atmospheric/ocean modeling.
• Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish Defense Research InstitutescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Over 60 experts from defense research institutes of Norway, Sweden, and Finland participated in FESPAN measurement campaign for electromagnetic signal propagation research.
• Warsaw University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Warsaw University of Technology contributed expertise to FESPAN measurement campaign for electromagnetic signal propagation research in the Archipelago Sea.
• Finnish NavycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Finnish Navy participated in FESPAN measurement campaign with expertise in maritime conditions and defense applications.
• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026IIT Madras and FMI established VAYYU (Virtual Research Centre for Modelling Aerosols), featuring Rs5 crore urban observatory on IIT Madras campus in Chennai. The observatory focuses on coastal tropical meteorology using advanced equipment including lidar, flux towers, and aerosol analysers to improve local weather forecasting, air quality, and climate resilience. Supported by Research Council of Finland as India-Finland bilateral science diplomacy milestone.
• University of HelsinkicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Joint research with University of Helsinki found milk production carbon footprint may be 41% higher than previously calculated when soil organic carbon changes are included in assessments. Study examined grass and cereal crop rotation fields using life cycle assessment methods.
• CGIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026CGI partnered with FMI on ESA-funded project to develop AI-supported information system for Sodankylä Supersite, one of the world's most significant Arctic research centers. The system helps scientists process large volumes of satellite data to calibrate and validate satellite instruments, improving reliability of satellite-derived observations for climate research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UK Met Office: UK's national meteorological service and one of the world's leading weather and climate science organisations. A larger, established peer operating globally with broader commercial weather services and supercomputing capabilities, but serving a comparable public-safety and research mandate.
• Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD): Germany's national meteorological service providing public weather warnings, climate monitoring, and research. A larger European peer with comparable mandate, more extensive observation network, and aviation/aerospace specialisation.
• European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF): Intergovernmental organisation producing global numerical weather predictions. Larger peer at the supranational level, supported by most European national met services including FMI, with overlapping climate and Earth-system modelling capabilities.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): US federal agency for weather, climate, and ocean monitoring, operating the National Weather Service. Very large peer with a comparable public-safety mandate and substantial research and satellite infrastructure, though operating in a different regulatory and geographic context.
• Météo-France: France's national meteorological service operating a comprehensive observation, forecasting, and climate research infrastructure. Comparable public-agency peer with broader geographic scope and commercial subsidiaries.
• IBM (The Weather Company): IBM's weather business unit (formerly The Weather Company) provides enterprise-grade weather data, forecasting APIs, and AI-driven insights. A large, well-funded commercial peer with overlapping data, API, and analytics offerings.

Direct peers

• Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI): Sweden's national meteorological and hydrological agency, also participating in the NORDLIS Nordic Lightning Information System. Directly comparable national agency serving the same Nordic region with a similar public-service and research mandate.
• AccuWeather: Major commercial weather forecasting company serving consumers, media, and enterprise customers globally. Comparable in delivering weather and severe-weather warning services, but operates as a private commercial entity competing with national agencies in adjacent markets.
• Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI): Denmark's national meteorological institute providing weather, climate, and sea services. Closely comparable Nordic public agency with overlapping services, partnerships, and operational models.
• Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway): Norway's national meteorological agency and operator of the NORDLIS lightning system jointly with FMI. Direct peer operating a similar mandate across public weather services, climate research, and Arctic meteorology, with overlapping cross-border operational programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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