Ceco: Niilo Mäki Institute & Oppiko Akatemia®

About us

CECO – Central Finland Education & EdTech Collaboration
From Research to Scalable Impact
CECO is a dynamic regional education and EdTech ecosystem from Finland — one of the world’s most trusted education systems.
We bring together research institutions, innovative companies and universities to turn evidence-based pedagogy into scalable, export-ready solutions.
At SETT 2026, we present practical, research-backed tools that improve learning outcomes, strengthen inclusion and support systematic school development.
Why Work With CECO?
Because we combine:
✔ World-class educational research
✔ Practical classroom expertise
✔ Scalable digital innovation
✔ A proven culture of trust and quality
We help education providers, municipalities and international partners implement solutions that are:
• Evidence-based
• Pedagogically sound
• Technically scalable
• Adaptable to different education systems

Oppiko Akatemia® – Coaching and Training for Insights, Skills, and Wellbeing

Oppiko Akatemia® is a coaching and training academy that provides organisations and professionals with a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, along with practical tools for everyday interactions. Our training is based on positive psychology and positive pedagogy, offering participants engaging, hands-on methods to support diverse individuals and learners, strengthen emotional skills, and promote wellbeing.
We offer continuing education and coaching for professionals in education, childcare, and social and health services, as well as for sports clubs, companies, and various organisations. Our trainings are founded on the idea that people’s different ways of learning and acting are a natural form of diversity – a resource that, when properly understood, strengthens community wellbeing, collaboration, and smoother daily operations.
We are Finland’s most popular NEPSY coach training provider, annually educating a large number of professionals to enhance their understanding of the neurodiverse spectrum and practical support skills. Our high-quality training programmes are now also available in Swedish.
Our goal is to promote holistic wellbeing, increase knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity, and help build smoother daily routines for individuals and teams alike. Trainings are offered in-person or online, as workshops or extended coaching programmes.
Oppiko Akatemia® walks alongside you towards an inclusive, diversity-valuing culture – with insights and collaborative steps.

Niilo Mäki Institute

Evidence-Based Literacy & Learning Solutions
Niilo Mäki Institute is a leading Finnish research and development organization specializing in literacy, learning difficulties and early identification.

For decades, we have developed trusted assessment and support tools used across Finland — one of the highest-performing education systems globally.
We offer:
• Digital literacy and learning assessments
• Early screening tools
• Intervention programmes
• Research-based support materials
Our solutions are built on rigorous scientific research and designed for real-world implementation.
We collaborate internationally in:
• Tool adaptation and localization
• Multilingual assessment
• Evidence-based special education
• Digital early identification systems
We are seeking international partners to bring proven Finnish literacy expertise to new contexts.

Meet the CECO Ecosystem

Through CECO, you gain access to:
• Research-driven innovation
• Market-ready digital solutions
• A coordinated Finnish education network
• Strategic collaboration opportunities

We are looking for:
• Education authorities and school systems
• EdTech distributors
• International development partners
• Research collaborators
• Long-term strategic alliances

Let’s Build Impact Together
Finland is known for educational quality.
We focus on measurable learning impact.

Visit us at SETT 2026 to explore:
• Partnership opportunities
• Pilot projects
• Distribution agreements
• Joint development initiatives

CECO – Connecting Finnish educational excellence with global opportunity.