The Natural Resources Institute Finland is a research and expert organisation. The institute promotes the bioeconomy and the sustainable use of natural resources.

The research and expert activities of the Natural Resources Institute Finland are founded on broad-based competence. Four research units, a statistics unit and research support services unit contain groups and teams, whose competencies are exploited in multi-disciplinary research programmes and projects carried out in collaboration with Finnish and international partners. Their customers, the end users of the information and solutions they offer, play a major role in planning and determining the focus of their research activities.

Mission

The Natural Resources Institute Finland is a research and expert organisation that works to advance the bioeconomy and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Vision

A society built on a sustainable bioeconomy. Our expertise creates a basis for growth and wellbeing.

Strategic objectives

• - New bio-based products and new business activities
• - Productivity through digital solutions
• - Revitalising regions through the circular economy
• - Wellbeing from immaterial values
• - Healthy and profitable food production

Research priorities:

• - Boreal Green Bioeconomy
• - Innovative Food Chain
• - Blue Bioeconomy
• - BioSociety

Values: 

• - Trust and transparency
• - Strength from collaboration and colleagues
• - Customer orientation
• - Smart actions