Shelters Academy

Part of Verona Shelters Group

Who we are

Verona Shelters strengthens national and societal resilience through its Shelters Academy knowledge platform and advanced shelter systems that support civil defense, military readiness, and critical infrastructure protection.

As a global leader in shelter technology, Verona Shelters delivers fully integrated, turnkey shelter solutions designed to protect lives, ensure operational continuity, and safeguard critical infrastructure against blast effects, CBRN threats, and other high-risk scenarios.

Shelters Academy complements this by focusing on the capability behind protection systems – ensuring that authorities, professionals, and operators understand how to plan, implement, and operate them effectively.

Examples of concrete solutions

Preparedness is built on shared understanding.

Shelters Academy enhances resilience through education, training, and knowledge development. It offers structured programs, certified training pathways, and research-based guidance as well as a platform for discussion for authorities, engineers, planners, and operators involved in civil protection.

Its activities include:

  • strategic-level education for decision-makers
  • professional as well as operator training
  • development of common practices and competency frameworks

Shelters Academy promotes clear roles, responsibilities, and coordination across the civil protection system. Education strengthens system-level competence and ensures that protection strategies are implemented consistently, effectively, and with long-term accountability.

Additional highlight in brief

  • A recent flagship project is the Savilahti bedrock shelter in Kuopio, Finland (2024). The multipurpose underground facility provides civil protection for 7,000 people and, under normal conditions, serves as a venue for sports and events.
  • Verona Shelters has entered a joint venture with NAFFCO Group, one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of fire protection equipment, to develop and manufacture advanced shelter solutions in the United Arab Emirates and for global markets.The partnership combines NAFFCO’s large-scale manufacturing with Verona Shelter’s specialized shelter expertise. Together, this enables the delivery of next-generation, internationally compliant systems to meet modern requirements including fully integrated intelligent control systems.

Our location(s) in Finland 

Headquarters in Helsinki. Shelters Academy’s training facilities and showroom are located in Liesjärvi (about 1h drive from Helsinki). other locations based on request.

More information

  • Name: Jenni Jeskanen, Managing Director
  • Phone: +358 44 702 3105
  • Email: jenni.jeskanen(at)veronashelters.com
  • Website: www.veronashelters.com
    Academy: www.veronashelters.com/academy/