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Finland Courts US Tech Talent for Quantum and AI

1/27/2026

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Finland is actively recruiting technology talent from the United States to strengthen its deep-tech fields, including quantum computing and AI, and to offer a better work-life balance.
The Work in Finland program collaborates with over 30 tech companies and universities to attract foreign workers.
In 2024, Finland issued 60 specialist residence permits to United States citizens.
In 2025, Finland issued 85 specialist residence permits to United States citizens.

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Story summary

Finland is actively recruiting technology talent from the United States to strengthen its deep-tech fields, including quantum computing and AI, and to offer a better work-life balance.
The Work in Finland program collaborates with over 30 tech companies and universities to attract foreign workers.
In 2024, Finland issued 60 specialist residence permits to United States citizens.
In 2025, Finland issued 85 specialist residence permits to United States citizens.