Our Mission & Vision

Connecting immigrants with the information they need to navigate Finnish administrative processes with confidence.

Our Mission

Finntegrate provides an accessible, multilingual support system that helps immigrants to Finland access the information they need and navigate administrative processes more easily.

We apply practical design principles to improve how immigrants interact with Finnish administrative systems. We help bridge the gap between complex official processes and the practical needs of people moving to a new country.

By providing clear guidance in multiple languages, we assist immigrants in completing essential tasks more efficiently, help reduce stress and uncertainty, and connect them with the resources they need to build their lives in Finland.

How We Make a Difference

For Immigrants

  • Less time spent searching for information
  • Lower anxiety during your move to Finland
  • More successful completion of important tasks
  • Greater sense of control and independence
  • Information in your preferred language

For Service Providers

  • Fewer support requests due to confusion
  • Better-prepared applicants with correct documents
  • Fewer misunderstandings due to language barriers
  • More efficient use of resources
  • Improved service experience and satisfaction

Our Vision

We envision a Finland where language and complex processes no longer prevent successful integration, where immigrants can easily find and use the information they need to achieve their goals in their new home.

Our long-term goal is to create a trusted, comprehensive resource that adapts to each immigrant's unique situation, providing personalized guidance through every step of their integration process.

By focusing on practical user needs rather than organizational structures, we aim to improve how immigrants experience Finnish administrative systems—making information more accessible, understandable, and useful.

In Our Ideal Future:

  • Immigrants find answers to their questions in minutes rather than hours or days
  • Information is available in all major languages spoken by Finland's immigrant communities
  • Complex processes are broken down into clear, manageable steps with helpful guidance
  • Public services work together to provide seamless information across different offices
  • AI-powered assistance is available 24/7 to support immigrants whenever they need help

Our Core Values

People-Centered

We design our solutions based on real immigrant needs, not administrative convenience. Every decision starts with "How will this help immigrants accomplish their goals?"

Inclusive

We strive to make information accessible regardless of language, technical ability, or prior knowledge of Finnish systems. No one should be left behind.

Trustworthy

We prioritize accuracy, transparency, and privacy. We only provide verified information from official sources and clearly communicate the limitations of our system.

Innovative

We apply new technology and research to solve longstanding problems. We continuously improve our tools through testing and feedback.

Our Approach

Finntegrate combines thoughtful design with technology to address the unique challenges immigrants face when dealing with Finnish administrative systems.

Understanding User Needs

We study how people actually look for and use information in real-life situations, focusing on what works best for newcomers to Finland.

  • Task Breakdown: Dividing complex processes into simpler, manageable steps
  • Finding Obstacles: Identifying what gets in the way when immigrants need information
  • Timely Information: Providing the right information when it's needed, in a useful format

Technology We Use

We combine AI, language processing, and knowledge systems to create tools that understand what immigrants need and provide helpful guidance:

  • Smart Information Retrieval: Finding accurate information from official sources
  • AI Helpers: Specialized tools working together to solve complex questions
  • Multilingual Support: Breaking down language barriers so everyone can understand

How We Work

  • Focused Development: Building working tools rather than spending time on excessive documentation
  • Quick Testing: Creating small, practical prototypes that we can improve based on feedback
  • Open Source: Sharing our work publicly so others can contribute and improve it
  • Community Input: Getting feedback from people who have experienced moving to Finland

Work With Us

We're looking for partners, funders, and collaborators who share our goal of making Finland more accessible to newcomers through smart, practical tools.