HAMI

What HAMI does

HAMI (Hämeen ammatti-instituutti Oy) is a Finnish vocational education institution wholly owned by Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu (HAMK), a university of applied sciences, operating in the Kanta-Häme region of Finland. It delivers three tiers of nationally and EU-recognized vocational qualifications — Perustutkinto (basic), Ammattitutkinto (professional), and Erikoisammattitutkinto (specialist) — across food industry, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, nature and environment, transport instruction, and leadership/business disciplines. Student intake flows through Finland's national joint admission system (Yhteishaku), continuous admission (Jatkuva haku), and apprenticeship arrangements (Oppisopimus) coordinated through the Opintopolku portal.

The institution operates four campuses (Hämeenlinna HQ, Turenki/Janakkala, Lepaa/Hattula, and Sairio) supported by distinctive production-grade training assets: a vineyard and winery (Lepaa), a microbrewery, a 9-hole golf course, a dairy/ice cream production facility, an apiary of 30 beehives, and a 30+ hectare nursery partnership (Ahonen taimisto). These facilities double as authentic learning environments and as commercial sub-brands generating product revenue (wines, ciders, beer, honey, garden products). The technology stack is conventional: Moodle LMS, Microsoft 365, and operational use of VR in forestry training and drones in agricultural surveying, with no disclosed proprietary AI capabilities.

HAMI's revenue model is overwhelmingly government-funded through the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture (via HAMK), supplemented by JOTPA grants for continuous-learning projects, fee-based continuing-education modules (typically €150–€750 per program), and modest commercial product sales from the Lepaa estate. The customer base spans youth applying via joint admission, adult learners, apprenticeship-sponsored employees, and organizations procuring customized training. In January 2026, HAMK's board approved HAMI's integration into Koulutuskuntayhtymä Tavastia, signaling a structural consolidation of the regional vocational education landscape and a forthcoming change in parent governance.

Name

HAMI

Legal name

Hämeen ammatti-instituutti Oy

Website

https://hami.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HAMI (Hämeen ammatti-instituutti) is a Finnish vocational education institution delivering upper secondary, professional, and specialist qualifications in food, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, transport, nature/environment, and business. It serves youth and adult learners across multiple campuses in the Häme region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crop, Soil & Agronomy Technician Training (EDAOAOAF), Landscape, Turf & Groundskeeping Trades (EDAOAOAC), Bar & Beverage (Bartending/Mixology/Coffee/Tea) (EDAOAKAH)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Continuing professional development
• Agricultural forestry training
• Apprenticeship programs Finland
• Food industry qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Hämeenlinna

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vocational Education Services: Government-funded vocational education and training provided to students. Primary funding comes from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. Revenue covers operational costs of educational programs.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Fee-based continuing education and professional development courses for working adults. Programs include leadership, entrepreneurship, and industry-specific certifications.
3. Commercial Products: Revenue from Lepaa winery and brewery operations including wine, cider, and beer sales. Products are sold through the estate's cafe, wine shop, and garden store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HAMI (Hämeen ammatti-instituutti) delivers vocational education and continuing training across natural resources sectors including food industry, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, nature and environment, and business management. The institution offers three tiers of Finnish vocational qualifications (Perustutkinto, Ammattitutkinto, Erikoisammattitutkinto), apprenticeship training, continuing education for professionals and organizations, and operates commercial facilities including the Lepaa winery, brewery, apiary, and 9-hole golf course used as authentic training environments.

Product overview

HAMI (Hämeen ammatti-instituutti) is a vocational education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products across multiple fields. The core offerings include three tiers of vocational qualifications: Perustutkinto (basic qualifications for youth and adults), Ammattitutkinto (professional qualifications for practicing specialists), and Erikoisammattitutkinto (specialist qualifications for senior experts). Beyond formal education, HAMI provides continuing education services (Täydennyskoulutus) for organizations and individuals, and operates commercial ventures including Lepaa Vineyard and Winery, Lepaa Golf Course, and own production of agricultural products. The institution also offers apprenticeship training (Oppisopimus) as an alternative pathway to qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vocational Education and Training (Perustutkinto) Upper secondary vocational qualifications providing practical skills for industries including agriculture, food processing, horticulture, forestry, and business. Intended for recent comprehensive school graduates and adult learners seeking foundational professional qualifications.
• Professional Qualifications (Ammattitutkinto) Advanced vocational qualifications for practicing professionals seeking specialized expertise in fields such as beekeeping, golf course maintenance, food processing, dairy, and leadership. Targeted at working adults and specialists.
• Specialist Qualifications (Erikoisammattitutkinto) Highest-level vocational qualifications for senior professionals, experts, and entrepreneurs in areas including food industry, leadership, and traffic instruction. Designed for experienced industry practitioners seeking expert-level credentials.
• Apprenticeship Training (Oppisopimus) Work-based learning arrangement allowing completion of any vocational qualification through a fixed-term employment contract with employer sponsorship. Targets individuals currently employed in relevant industries.
• Continuing Education and Development Services (Täydennyskoulutus) Customized continuing education programs for organizations and individuals in areas such as leadership, agriculture, dairy, forestry, and horticulture. Includes fee-based courses (e.g., 730€ leadership, 460€ entrepreneurship).
• Lepaa Vineyard and Winery Operating vineyard and winery located in Hattula producing wines, ciders, and beers from Finnish-grown fruits and berries. Serves as a training facility for students and sells products through the estate cafe, wine shop, and garden store. Celebrating 30th anniversary in 2026.
• Lepaa Golf Course 9-hole golf course situated in the Lepaa manor environment by Lake Vanajavesi, also serving as a hands-on training facility for golf course maintenance vocational programs.
• HAMIn Own Production (HAMIn oma tuotanto) Products manufactured by the institute including honey from 30 beehives, alcoholic beverages from the brewery, and garden products. Serves as both student training output and commercial product line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates obtain recognized Finnish and EU vocational qualifications

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OmaHämecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing social and healthcare professional services (nurses, social workers, psychologists) to HAMI students. OmaHäme professionals have access to student administration systems to ensure smooth official cooperation.
• Kiipulan ammattiopistocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared campus partner at the new Turenki location. Natural resources vocational programs operate on joint campus beginning August 2026.
• HAMK (Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization. HAMI is a subsidiary of Häme University of Applied Sciences. In 2026, negotiations concluded for HAMI to join Koulutuskuntayhtymä Tavastia for stronger multi-sector educational provision.
• Ahosen taimisto OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural nursery partnership in digitalization project. Drone technology used for crop plot mapping. Project part of JOTPA-funded digital skills initiative for natural resources professionals.
• Kasvisruokainnovaatioilla kasvuun project partnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development project funded by Häme liitto (ERDF) focusing on vegetable cuisine innovations. Collaboration with regional food producers and stakeholders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tredu (Tampereen seudun ammattiopisto): Tampere region vocational education provider with overlapping natural-resources, food, and business programs serving a comparable Finnish learner profile.
• Koulutuskeskus Salpaus: Päijät-Häme vocational institution offering comparable multi-sector vocational qualifications including agriculture, forestry, and food industry programs to a similar Finnish student base.
• Savon ammattiopisto: Kuopio-based Finnish vocational consortium providing multi-sector qualifications including food, agriculture, forestry, and business programs to a similar domestic audience.
• Sedu (Seinäjoen koulutuskuntayhtymä): South Ostrobothnia-based Finnish vocational provider with overlapping agriculture, food, forestry, and business programs drawing from a similar rural-sector student base.
• Koulutuskuntayhtymä Tavastia (Ammattiopisto Tavastia): Finnish vocational education consortium in the Häme region; HAMI is merging into this group in 2026, having operated as a near-direct neighbor providing multi-sector vocational qualifications.
• Omnia Education (Espoon seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä): Larger Finnish vocational consortium operating across Espoo/Kauniainen; offers comparable vocational qualification tiers and continuing education to a similar domestic audience.
• Riveria (Pohjois-Karjalan koulutuskuntayhtymä): North Karelia vocational provider delivering comparable upper-secondary and professional qualifications including agriculture, forestry, and natural-resources tracks.
• Lounais-Suomen ammattiopisto: Southwest Finland vocational institution offering comparable vocational qualifications and apprenticeship routes in agricultural and natural-resource programs.
• Stadin ammattiopisto (Helsinki): Capital-region vocational institution offering a comparable breadth of vocational qualifications and apprenticeship (oppisopimus) pathways to Finnish learners.
• Luksia (Länsi-Uudenmaan koulutuskuntayhtymä): Western Uusimaa vocational consortium offering comparable vocational qualification tiers and apprenticeship training in natural resources and food sectors.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HAMIkoulutus
• Facebookfacebook.com/HamiFI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h%C3%A4meen-ammatti-instituutti
• Instagraminstagram.com/hami_fi

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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