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Welcome to participate in the joint training series for Eastern Finland, which is aimed at companies operating in the defense, security and dual-use product sectors and those who want to do so.
The events will discuss business opportunities with NATO, the Defence Forces and the defence industry.
The trainings provide in-depth information and practical tips on how companies can take advantage of these opportunities and succeed in the industry.
Come network with industry experts and gain valuable information that will help your business grow and develop.
Training 2 | Become a supplier for NATO and security procurement Wed 7.10.2026 at 14:30-16
Sign up now!
In Imatra, you can follow the training at KEHY's Momentum event space, at Einonkatu 10, 55100 Imatra. The entrance is at the corner of Einonkatu and Helsingintie, at street level. Register for the training using the link below.
The framework of the webinar is based on the idea that companies should first become suppliers to national-level actors, after which NATO's reference requirements will be better met.
The event will feature speeches from national security actors, who will provide concrete information on the procurements made by the Defence Forces, the Border Guard and the National Security Agency. Experts will open up procurement processes and explain what is being procured, in what timeframe and how companies should prepare for possible special requirements.
In his speech, a NATO expert explains how NATO procurement differs from national-level procurement and what a company's path to becoming a NATO supplier is like.
After registering, you will receive a link to the training webinar. You can also follow the event on KEHY and at the same time discuss and network with other companies interested in the topic and KEHY's business expert. There are live events in several locations. The location selection opens on the registration form when you select the option I am registering for the live event as active.
Next Borderland trainings
- October 28th at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | Theme: German defense and security market
- November 26th at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | Theme: Ukraine - markets and cooperation
Registration for the October and November Borderland trainings will open later, closer to the training date.
The event is organized by the Competitiveness in Public Procurement in South Karelia, especially in the Imatra region project in cooperation with the City of Lappeenranta and the Borderland network.
More information:
CEO
Advice for start-up and operating companies, placement services, project development and stakeholder cooperation
Antti Oravuo
antti.oravuo@kehy.fi
tel. 040 721 1310
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