Focus areas
The national and international excellence in our four focus areas of RDI is aimed at strengthening the vitality of Southern Savo and Kymenlaakso in particular.
Knowledge, expertise and innovations for South-Eastern Finland, nationally and internationally
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In the field of the digital economy, the understanding, exploitation, preservation, security and related innovation of knowledge is researched and developed.
We support entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education and promote the digitalisation of regional business. In our operations, we want to put users at the centre of information and services.
Our research areas are
- Digital Business
- Information Management and Archiving
- Creative Industries
- Game Technology and Cybersecurity
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
We develop effective well-being services and sustainable food services, promote equal and participatory youth, and renew competence and working life.
We work in a cooperation network with companies, public organisations, third sector operators and other developer organisations.
Our research areas are
- Effective Wellbeing Services
- Sustainable Food Services
- Renewing Working Life
- Equality and Empowerment of Youth
Logistics and seafaring are developing the transport industry into a more low-emission and efficient direction.
As part of this focus area, the North European Logistics Institute is developing especially aviation and drones.
Our research areas are
- Green Transition in Logistics
- Maritime Safety and Disruption Management
- Railway Logistics
- Smart Air Traffic
- Oil and Chemical Spill Response
we research and develop new products, production processes, and measurement and monitoring solutions in the fields of bioeconomy, bio-based and circular economy as well as technology industry.
Our expertise and laboratories are strong in the fields of bioproducts and fiber technology, wastewater purification, environmental safety, wood modification and energy technology.
Our research areas are
- Bio-based and Circular Economy
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Fibre & Process Engineering and Wood Construction
- Environmental Safety and Water Technology