World-Class R&D Hub Offering Leading Edge Know-How

In Oulu continuous cooperation and communication between the research and business community is widespread and can be seen as a one of the keys to the region´s success. Those involved with Oulu mention such things as its excellent research and piloting infrastructure, great connections, as well as interesting, challenging clients.

Great effort is put to maintain Oulu as an internationally acknowledged center for innovation. The Oulu Innovation Alliance (OIA) agreement formed between the City of Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Technopolis is one example of far reaching and and yet concrete investments made to build and develop business in Oulu.

Not only a strong will but firm actions to support the flourishing networking between research and business parties keep Oulu competitive and result in the best possible R&D environment for multiple business sector. That is why Oulu, Finland is recognized from its r&d in Scandinavia and worldwide.