Helsinki-Uusimaa

What Helsinki-Uusimaa does

Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council (Uudenmaan liitto) is a publicly funded joint authority (kuntayhtymä) of 26 municipalities in southern Finland, headquartered in Helsinki. Established under Finnish law, it holds statutory responsibility for regional land use planning (maakuntakaavoitus), regional development, and transport system coordination for the Uusimaa region, which is home to 1.8 million residents, generates 39% of Finland's GDP, and contains 44% of the country's growth companies. The organization operates through governance bodies including the Maakuntavaltuusto (regional council), Maakuntahallitus (regional board), and Maakunnan yhteistyöryhmä (regional cooperation group), serving municipalities, regional public corporations (HSL, HSY), national ministries, and EU institutions.

Its core service portfolio includes the Hiilineutraali Uusimaa 2030 climate neutrality roadmap with six priority areas, the VISIO-kaava regional plan (2024-2027, horizon 2050) covering energy, industrial production, nature, logistics, water supply, and defense, the Ilmastokestävä Uusimaa 2030 climate adaptation plan, the Maakuntakaavojen karttapalvelu (regional plan map service) and open spatial data platform, the MAL-suunnittelu (land use, housing and transport) collaborative framework, and the Rakennusosapankki (Construction Materials Bank) — Finland's first marketplace for building component reuse. The underlying technology stack is GIS-based, centered on spatial data platforms, open data portals, and map services supporting regional planning and climate work.

Funding is provided through compulsory municipal membership fees from the 26 member municipalities, supplemented by national government transfers and EU structural and development fund financing (including ERDF/EAKR and Horizon Europe grants). The organization employs 101-250 staff and operates as a knowledge broker and convening authority, participating in EU networks including ESRA, Power Regions of Europe, ELSA9, CIRCULANDIA, and KOPPI to influence EU policy and channel funding into regional priorities. Uusimaa ranked 8th in the European Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2025 (down from 2nd in 2023), while regional greenhouse gas emissions decreased 9% year-over-year in 2024.

Name

Helsinki-Uusimaa

Legal name

Uudenmaan liitto

Website

https://uudenmaanliitto.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council (Uudenmaan liitto) is Finland's statutory regional authority for 26 municipalities covering 1.8 million residents and 39% of national GDP, coordinating regional land use planning, climate action, and transport system development funded by municipal fees, state transfers, and EU grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Planning and Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM), Environmental Permitting & Impact Assessment (EIA/NEPA) (BPAIAMAK), Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

Keywords

• Regional land use planning
• Climate coordination programs
• Public transport planning
• Regional development funding
• Spatial data services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Municipal Membership Fees: Uudenmaan liitto is funded through compulsory membership fees paid by its 26 constituent municipalities, based on a statutory regional council model. This constitutes the core operational funding.
2. State Subsidies and National Government Transfers: The organization receives government transfers and subsidies allocated through national budget processes for regional development, planning, and climate coordination functions.
3. EU Structural and Development Fund Financing: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and other EU funding programs co-finance regional development projects, initiatives, and climate action programs. EAKR (Euroopan aluekehitysrahasto) project funding is distributed to regional projects.
4. Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 Research Grants: International research and innovation funding from EU framework programs (e.g., Horizon Europe CIRCULANDIA project) supporting specific initiatives in the region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Uudenmaan liitto is a statutory Finnish regional council (kuntayhtymä) that delivers regional land use planning (maakuntakaavoitus), climate action coordination (Hiilineutraali Uusimaa 2030), transport system planning, and regional development services to its 26 constituent municipalities in the Uusimaa region. The organization produces spatial data, open data platforms, regional plans, climate roadmaps, and adaptation plans, and coordinates EU funding allocations such as ERDF/EAKR to regional projects.

Product overview

Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council (Uudenmaan liitto) is a regional authority providing public governance services rather than commercial products. The organization offers regional planning and land-use services (maakuntakaavoitus), climate action initiatives (Hiilineutraali Uusimaa 2030), transportation planning, and regional development programs. Key programmatic offerings include the VISIO-kaava regional plan focused on green transition themes, the CIRCULANDIA project for circular economy in food systems, the Rakennusosapankki (Construction Materials Bank) for building component reuse, and the Ilmastokestävä Uusimaa 2030 climate adaptation roadmap. The organization also produces publications, statistical data, and geographic information for the Uusimaa region comprising 26 municipalities and 1.8 million residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hiilineutraali Uusimaa 2030 -tiekartta (Climate-Neutral Uusimaa 2030 Roadmap) Strategic roadmap guiding Uusimaa's climate work with six priority areas — climate-smart land use, smart mobility, energy transition, circular economy, sustainable consumption, and carbon sequestration — to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030; for the 26 constituent municipalities and regional stakeholders.
• VISIO-kaava (VISIO Regional Plan) A regional master plan (vaihemaakuntakaava) focusing on green transition themes including energy, industrial production, nature, logistics, water supply, and defense; horizon year 2050; prepared for adoption during 2024-2027 by Uudenmaan liitto for municipalities and regional stakeholders.
• Rakennusosapankki (Construction Materials Bank)

Quantifiable outcome

• Greenhouse gas emissions in Uusimaa decreased by 9% in 2024 according to Finnish Environment Institute preliminary data.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• CIRCULANDIA Consortium (35 European Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Uudenmaan liitto is a participant in the CIRCULANDIA project, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative involving 35 European organizations working together to develop circular economy-compatible food systems, regenerative agriculture, and reusable packaging solutions. The project is co-funded by the European Commission and represents a major multilateral collaboration on sustainable food systems in the region.
• KOPPI Project Consortium (Regional Nest Supports)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The KOPPI project (Alueelliset kotipesät: tuki ja pilotointi kiertotalouden green deal -sitoumuksiin) supports regional circular economy green deal commitments. Uudenmaan liitto participates in this EU co-funded initiative alongside other regional actors, focusing on piloting circular economy practices in construction and food systems.
• ELSA9 (Etelä- ja Länsi-Suomen yhdeksän maakuntaa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ELSA9 is a cooperation framework of nine Southern and Western Finnish regional councils (including Uusimaa) that coordinates advocacy and EU influence activities. The group jointly prepares positions on EU funding, cohesion policy, and regional development matters affecting member regions. Uudenmaan liitto actively participates in this coordination body.
• ESRA (European Semiconductor Region Alliance)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Uusimaa joined the European Semiconductor Region Alliance (ESRA), a network of European regions committed to strengthening the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. The alliance works toward the European Commission's goal of doubling Europe's share of global semiconductor production. Uusimaa participates in this network to support chip industry development in the region.
• Power Regions of EuropemoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Uusimaa participates in the Power Regions of Europe network, comprising Europe's most competitive and affluent regions. The network advocates for the role of strong regions in EU cohesion policy and competitiveness. Uudenmaan liitto contributed to a joint statement on EU cohesion policy for the post-2028 programming period.
• Regions4Climate (VILKKU)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUusimaa participates in the Regions4Climate (VILKKU) project, an EU-funded initiative focused on climate adaptation. The project develops shared direction and measures for regional climate adaptation work in Uusimaa, producing the region's first climate adaptation plan (Ilmastokestävä Uusimaa 2030 -tiekartta).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hamburg Metropolitan Region: Cross-state metropolitan region coordination in northern Germany covering land use, transport, and economic development functions. Comparable in coordinating regional planning across multiple municipal authorities in a federal context.
• Greater Manchester Combined Authority: UK combined authority with regional planning, transport coordination, and economic development functions across multiple local councils. Comparable in scale and coordination role across municipal boundaries, and similarly pursues innovation and climate leadership.
• Région Île-de-France: Regional authority for the Paris region with land use planning, transport, and climate coordination functions. Comparable in scale and economic significance — Île-de-France accounts for ~31% of French GDP, mirroring Uusimaa's ~39% of Finnish GDP.

Regional players

• Region Stockholm: Regional authority for Stockholm County with regional development and planning functions. Operates in a Nordic context with similar governance structures and statutory mandate for cross-municipal coordination.
• Region Skåne: Swedish regional authority for Skåne with regional development planning and coordination functions across municipalities. Comparable Nordic peer with similar governance model and EU funding dependencies.

Direct peers

• Varsinais-Suomen liitto (Southwest Finland Regional Council): Finnish regional council covering Southwest Finland with similar statutory responsibilities for regional land use planning, regional development, and climate coordination. Operates as a joint authority of municipalities under the same funding model and functions; co-organizes EU forum events with Uusimaa.
• Pohjois-Pohjanmaan liitto (Council of Oulu Region): Finnish regional council covering the Oulu region with comparable regional planning, development, and climate coordination functions under the same statutory framework.
• Lapin liitto (Lapland Regional Council): Finnish regional council covering Lapland with identical statutory mandate for regional land use planning, climate work, and regional development coordination across its member municipalities.
• Pirkanmaan liitto (Tampere Region Council): Finnish regional council covering the Tampere region with identical statutory mandate for regional planning, climate coordination, and development. Member of ELSA9 cooperation framework alongside Uusimaa.
• Päijät-Hämeen liitto (Päijät-Häme Regional Council): Finnish regional council covering Päijät-Häme with same statutory functions for regional development, land use planning, and climate work. Member of ELSA9 framework and co-organizes joint events with Uusimaa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/uudenmaanliitto
• Facebookfacebook.com/uudenmaanliitto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uusimaa-regional-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/myuusimaa
• Xx.com/uudenmaanliitto

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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