Digital Economy
In our focus area, 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.
Researching the knowledge
Every year, we collaborate with 300 different organisations in our research and development activities, regionally, nationally and internationally.
- Focus areas
- Digital Economy
- Sustainable Wellbeing
- Logistics and Seafaring
- Forest, the Environment and Energy
Special expertise for diverse digital needs in the society
Information Management and Archiving
Information Management and Archiving
This focus area covers the lifecycle of information from its creation to its preservation or disposal. The main goals are information authenticity, findability and usability even after long periods of time.
Digital Business
Digital Business
This focus area brings a creative and human-centered view into the development of products and services. We aim at improving products and services by understanding customers’ needs and user experiences.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The experts of the entrepreneurship and business development research group support the development and establishment of companies and conduct applied research related to the field.
Game Technology and Cybersecurity
Game Technology and Cybersecurity
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.
Creative Industries
Creative Industries
The Creative Industries Research Unit serves developers, companies and the educational community in the region, regardless of industry. We produce solutions in multidisciplinary teams and networks nationally and internationally.
Our research centres
CIRU – Creative Industries Research Unit
CIRU – Creative Industries Research Unit
Creative solutions for businesses and communities
Digitalia
Digitalia
Digital information management research centre
Xentre
Xentre
Business and innovation research and education
Read more about our research and development projects
The Big Green
Co-Vision
Varustamo – supporting entrepreneurs through business transfer
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