Business in Oulu, Finland has a unique advantage for meeting the needs of future markets. Companies from different sectors cooperate and utilize diverse skills for joint success. This is strengthened by the prominent R&D generated in the region and by a strong link between research and education.
Finnish companies in Oulu are ranked by Business Week, Red Herring and appear in Deloitte's "Fast 50" list in the recognition of their phenomenal revenue growth and performance.
Oulu wants to guarantee its position as one of the leaders in innovation and R&D also in the future. Business will flourish when the soil is fruitfully fertilized with future competences, innovations, infrastructure and financial instruments.
As one element to secure this, Oulu Innovation Alliance (OIA) agreement was signed to maintain Oulu as an internationally acknowledged center for innovation. We warmly welcome you to reinforce our know-how!
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OIA Founding Partners |
Initial OIA Focus Areas |
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City of Oulu University of Oulu VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Oulu University of Applied Sciences Technopolis |
Internet research Printed intelligence International business Environment Healthcare |
OIA CENTERS ARE:
CIE - Combines internet-based innovations with agile business creation
MAIGBE - New knowledge about global economies and support for growth companies
CEWIC - Brings water sector together with research proposals and funding sources
PrintoCent - Center for business development in the area of printed intelligence
SkyPro - Targets for a renowned centre of excellence in air-related technologies
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