Kotkan tutkimus-, kehitys- ja innovaatiotoiminta

RDI – Kotka

In Kotka, we focus, for example, on manageable, safe and user-friendly cyber security. We are an educational forerunner in oil control as well.

Excellence in gaming technology and cybersecurity

The growing use of gaming technologies in all industries creates innovations that require new skills. Threats related to information security are affecting more and more people, and the importance of preparedness is emphasised. Gaming technologies and cybersecurity are a significant part of the digital society as a whole.

Our experts develop, study, and apply game technologies concentrating on areas such as game programming, gamification, 3D graphics, virtual reality, and augmented reality. In addition, we support game companies in their business development and internationalization activities.

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Our projects meet the needs of the gaming industry. In the projects, we focus on game programming, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

Research units in Kotka

Mies tutkimassa

Kymilabs

Kymilabs

Emission and noise measurement, concrete testing, and CE marking

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NELI

NELI

North European Logistics Institute

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Tietokoneella tehty kuva taivaalle nousevasta raketista

Xentre

Xentre

Research and education unit for business and innovation

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Bulletins about RDI in Kotka

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News

Europe’s first ADS-B UAT Ground Station Test Environments established by South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

The aviation research and development focused NELI research unit at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk), is establishing air traffic situational awareness system test…
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Article

Raw Data on Crude Oil

To respond to crude oil spills the flammability and harmful concentrations of the oil must be taken into account. Tests will be started at Xamk’s…
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Article

SÖKÖ Manual on the ABCs of Marine Oil Spill Response

Oil spill response can be a long-term task, affecting a wide geographical area and a large number of operators. To facilitate the coordination of spill…
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Our projects in Kotka

Digital economy

Varustamo – supporting entrepreneurs through business transfer

Creating a service model for business transfer to Kymenlaakso.
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Forest environment and energy

Stones for circulation, investments – Reuse reduces the carbon footprint of concrete

Increasing RDI activities by investing in a low-carbon circular economy model.
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Truck driving on a bridge at sunny weather. Sea, harbour and windmills are behind. Railroadtrack goes by the bridge. Bus drives opposite line of the truck.
Logistics and seafaring

AkKuLOG – Sustainable transportation logistics in the battery industry

Sustainable transportation logistics and commuting in the battery industry.
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Want to know more about our activities in Kotka?

At the Kotka campus, learning environments and other facilities for studying are designed to support both theoretical knowledge and practical skills development. With the new campus, classrooms, laboratories, specialized facilities, and self-study areas are comfortable and modern. There are approximately 3500 students on campus.

Kotka produces engineers, nurses, paramedics, naprapaths, maritime captains, and social workers. In addition to degree education, expertise can also be gained through the Open University of Applied Sciences, Xamk Pulse.

The campus also engages in diverse research and development activities, providing opportunities to participate in innovative projects.

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