Finland capital city turns itself into a CaaS product to attract developers

Okey this is the coolest thing I have seen in a while. As a proud Finn, I would say that everyone should try the demo! An experience not to miss! ;) And the Mayors comments in the video, hilarious. So on point! Welcome to HEL! https://helsinkiasaservice.com/apply

I love this idea. As someone currently living in Helsinki but having been an expat before, having support in finding the way at the beginning is so valuable.

I hope this will evolve into a one-stop shop at finding information about paperwork, apartments, bank/phone/utilities etc that are always different in every country and lots of work to be figured out.

If there's a city-provided service that reduces stress on that level, it would be super attractive to me.

So basically they are offering a free trip to Helsinki for 4 days?

If you click the link for the "demo" [1] you get some more information, but still it's not super clear.

What are the application requirements? Do you have to be a developer to get accepted? Would appreciate to know more about this project.

[1]https://helsinkiasaservice.com/apply

I live in Vantaa which is right next door while commuting every day to Helsinki. Only criteria seemed to be that I can't be a resident of Helsinki... Might have to apply for the fun idea and surprisingly great program.

I think ”city” was the final thing not yet turned into ”as a service”, haha!

Cool idea and a great execution, shoutout to HEL!

Awesome video! I can attest, Helsinki is a cool place to live in :) right up there with san francisco.

Haha, been to Sweden before not Helsnki. Maybe now should go to finland as well. CaaS lol though :D

Ooh, this such idea! I wish I was living back in Helsinki <3

There’s a form to submit bug reports... classic

Cool!

CaaS lol

Cool idea!

Brilliant