Science & technology
Research, emerging technologies and innovation cooperation across borders.
International collaboration & innovation platform
Where Finnish clarity meets global ambition.
Fenboa builds trusted partnerships between China, Finland, the Nordic region and global partners across science, education, innovation and culture.
Fenboa platform
Education
Technology
Culture
About Fenboa
An umbrella platform for meaningful exchange.
FENBOA is an independent umbrella platform headquartered in Finland, established to promote international collaboration and innovation between China, Finland, the Nordic region and global partners.
We integrate expertise from science and technology, education, innovation, culture and industry. Our role is to connect the right people, context and opportunity so that dialogue can become practical, long-term cooperation.
Focus areas
Five fields, one shared direction.
FENBOA connects the knowledge, people and opportunities that help international partnerships move.
Education
Learning partnerships that connect institutions, students and educators.
Innovation
Practical routes from shared ideas to pilots, ventures and implementation.
Culture
Cultural dialogue and people-to-people exchange that build mutual understanding.
International talent
Connections that help international talent, expertise and ambition find a home.
What makes FENBOA different
Trust is the foundation for long-term work.
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Independent platform headquartered in Finland.
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Trusted China–Nordic collaboration network.
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Cross-sector and international perspective.
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Practical, long-term partnership approach.
High-level international engagement
Dialogue that connects leaders and ecosystems.
FENBOA creates trusted settings for high-level dialogue and cross-border action.
Government dialogue
Connecting public leaders and decision-makers around shared priorities.
International conferences
Bringing Finnish, Chinese and global voices into the same conversation.
Education cooperation
Building bridges among schools, universities and education institutions.
Innovation & industry
Helping research, technology and industry partners find practical routes forward.
International cultural exchange
Creating people-to-people connections through cultural and institutional exchange.
Representative engagements
Trusted by Government and Institutional Leaders.
FENBOA is recognised through high-level engagement across Finland and China.
Recognised through high-level engagement across Finland and China
- Engagement with diplomatic and government representatives
- High-level participation in international initiatives
- Meetings with institutional and policy leaders
- Collaboration with cross-border delegations
FENBOA’s initiatives have involved government institutions, diplomatic representatives and leading organisations across Finland and China.
From government dialogue to education, innovation and cultural exchange, FENBOA helps trusted relationships become shared progress.
FENBOA International Expert Committee
Independent expertise for trusted collaboration.
FENBOA brings together an international advisory and collaboration body for practical cooperation across borders.
The committee connects independent experts from academia, research, industry, government and international organisations. Its members bring perspective, credibility and useful connections to the work of the platform.
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About the Committee
An international expert network supporting FENBOA’s mission and the quality of its partnerships.
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Mission
To provide insight, credibility and connections that help cooperation move from dialogue to action.
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Membership
Independent experts with experience across government, universities, research, industry and international organisations.
International network
China • Nordics • Europe • Asia
A trusted network of people and institutions connected by shared purpose.
Co-Chairs
Shared leadership for a connected world.
The Co-Chairs bring together Finnish, Chinese and Nordic perspectives across the Committee’s work.
Zhifeng Yu
FENBOA International Expert Committee
Based in Finland, Zhifeng Yu has more than 15 years of experience in promoting international cooperation between China, Finland and the Nordic region. She has led initiatives in education, science & technology, innovation and cultural exchange with governments, universities, international organisations and industry partners.
Jani Vallirinne
FENBOA International Expert Committee
Water Bear Strategy Oy
Jani Vallirinne is an experienced technology executive and international innovation expert. He promotes cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and international technology collaboration, contributing industry experience and strategic leadership to the Committee.
Together, the Co-Chairs guide a committee built for thoughtful dialogue, practical cooperation and long-term international impact.
What we do
Four fields. One platform.
We bring the right context, people and opportunity together across borders.
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Science & technology
Promoting innovation, research collaboration and emerging technologies across borders.
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Education & talent
Building partnerships among schools, universities and international education organisations.
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Innovation & industry
Connecting ecosystems, enterprises and pilot projects that can move from idea to implementation.
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Culture & international exchange
Strengthening mutual understanding through cultural dialogue, events and people-to-people connections.
Flagship opportunities
Turning dialogue into action.
A focused platform for organizations looking for the right context, partners and moment to move.
01 / Education
Finnish education, made visible.
Finnish Education Pavilion at Beijing EECPE, connecting institutions with students, families and decision-makers.
02 / Technology
Intelligent transportation, connected.
China International ITS Expo 2026 — a route into China’s intelligent transportation ecosystem.
03 / Culture
Heritage with a public stage.
International Cultural Heritage Festival in Beijing — heritage with a public stage.
How Fenboa works
The work moves at the speed of trust.
We start by understanding both sides, then turn the right connection into a practical next step.
01ConnectFind the right people and context.
02CollaborateShape a shared opportunity.
03CreateBuild a programme that can move.
04GrowLeave value beyond one event.
Start a conversation
Let’s make the connection.
Whether you are exploring Finnish education solutions, cross-border collaboration or an innovation partnership, we would be glad to hear from you.
info@fenboa.com