VTT produces research services that enhance the international competitiveness of companies, society and other customers at all stages of their innovation process. VTT thereby creates the prerequisites for growth, employment and wellbeing.

VTT promotes the realisation of innovative solutions and new businesses by foreseeing already in the strategic research stage the future needs of its customers. VTT creatively combines its multidisciplinary expertise with the know-how of its partners. VTT also exploits global networking and the basic research results of universities in its services.