# Washington and Finland Plan Green Technology Cooperation

A Washington Governor’s Memorandums of Understanding page lists an MOU between Governor Bob Ferguson and Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs concerning cooperation on advanced technologies and green transformation, dated November 13, 2026. Because that date is after October 21, 2026, the listed MOU should not be treated as already signed. The signal identifies no solicitation, funding, contract award, or contractor requirement, so it does not establish a current procurement opportunity for government suppliers.

- Procurement teams should distinguish this cooperation framework from an announced acquisition; no procurement mechanism or budget is specified.
- Technology and energy-sector businesses may find the subject areas relevant, but the signal does not identify programs, agency requirements, or supplier actions.
- The source says to look for later implementation announcements for concrete opportunities or obligations; until then, companies should not assume the MOU creates a contract pathway or compliance requirement.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology, Energy & Utilities
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of Washington
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

### Sources
- [Memorandums of Understanding | Governor Bob Ferguson](https://governor.wa.gov/memorandums-understanding) - WA