Hervanta is sometimes called the Silicon Valley of Finland, because of the high concentration of high tech companies in the area and the presence of the Tampere University of Technology. As well as the University, Hervanta is also home to the Hermia science centre and the VTT office complex. The world's first-ever GSM phone call was made in Hervanta in 1991, when Radiolinja started building its GSM network. Nokia, Huawei, Intel, Microsoft, and many other companies have offices in Hervanta. thumb|279x279px|Hervanta center at night. The community center complex can be seen on the left.
Hervanta is sometimes called the Silicon Valley of Finland because of the high concentration of high tech companies in the area and the presence of the Tampere University of Technology As well as the University Hervanta is also home to the Hermia science centre and the VTT office complex The world's first-ever GSM phone call was made in Hervanta in 1991 when Radiolinja started building its GSM network Nokia Huawei Intel Microsoft and many other companies have offices in Hervanta thumb|279x279px|Hervanta center at night The community center complex can be seen on the left