REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT @ NOSTURI, THURSDAY 1ST JUNE 2017 REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 3

HELSINKI- ... 4 Contents Helsinki-Uusimaa is international, multicultural, modern and tolerant. We are also proud of our “nature: it is diverse, offering both recreation and tranquility.

Finland has a long tradition in developing regional innovation systems with - Ossi Savolainen Regional Mayor smart specialization. Our smart choices are based on natural strengths and SOUTHWEST ... 6 opportunities. Finland is known as a country of thousands of lakes, remarkable is situated by the forest resources and high quality IT know-how. In addition to these national coast of the Archipelago Sea. The region features, our many regions also have unique strengths of their own. “is known for its unique archipelago with over 20 000 islands. Here maritime ... 8 atmosphere meets urban city culture. Business success in Satakunta is based on am very proud of the Finnish forestry. The industrial parks in Satakunta across Europe. Metropolitan areas specialization, a diverse industrial structure and international cooperation. regions. Their persistence and region offer an excellent innovation platform flourish while surrounding rural areas “ ability to thrive and work together for improving industrial competitiveness. are suffering from lack of investments. - Asko Aro-Heinilä for a common goal delights me region’s well known bio- and Need for growth inductive Cohesion Region Mayor time after time. Regional priorities circular economy ecosystems are built on policy exists throughout Europe. Iare developed in close collaboration the principles of openness, smartness, I find it extremely important to of companies, universities and public innovation and effectiveness. combine support for SME’s, innovations, government. Today it gives me a skills and jobs with regional great pleasure to be able to share I am ever so grateful to all development also in the future. with you some of our success The EU is not able to face the stories. the regions present here future of ever growing complexity SOUTH ... 12 Southwest Finland is an active today and proudly welcome without its prospering regions. You are warmly welcome to visit, invest, or live international actor in the Baltic “ I am confident that the and study in . Here industry, research, Sea area. Marine industry is a you all to take a closer look next round of funding programs “and beautiful lake views and sceneries are united REGION ... 10 major employer in the region and will enable us to continue with in harmony. represents a global top competence. at our achievements. ” an ambitious Growth Agenda Make it openly, do it smartly, use your Water plays a key role also in South for Europe beyond 2020. It - Matti Viialainen intelligence, be sophisticated, use most Karelia, where the famous Vuoksi River promotes arctic smartness and will be an Agenda for the development, Regional Mayor “modern technology, be open to new promotes renewable energy production. tourism, making a great example on how structural renewal and wellbeing of ideas and don´t waste your time. That region in is the to turn challenges into opportunities. all regions. is the modern mood in Pirkanmaa, unofficial energy capital of Finland On the opposite end of Finland, the I am ever so grateful to all the Tampere Region. with strong competence in the fields of Helsinki-Uusimaa region, home to 1.6 regions present here today and proudly renewable energy and smart grid. million inhabitants, serves an engine for welcome you all to take a closer look at - Esa Halme has great forest resources. economic growth in the whole country. It our achievements. Region Mayor These turn into new bioenergy solutions is a dynamic and sustainable metropolitan and products for our top notch health area that also acts as a logistic hub Mika Lintilä care sector. OuluHealth ecosystem in connecting Finland to the international Minister of Economic Affairs the Northern Ostrobothnia is a platform market. for testing these innovative products In spite of great achievements, SOUTH SAVO ... 14 and services to benefit the needs of the challenges persist. While it is true that All the core actors of the region including entire health care sector. the social, economic and territorial gaps research institutes, cities, municipalities and has strong within and between the Member States citizens molded the shared vision of South REGION ... 20 industrial profile combined with vital have partly decreased, there are still “ Savo’s smart specialization strategy. The Oulu Region is an area of well-being primary production in agriculture and wide differences between the regions and quality environment, where the well- “being of individuals is the starting point for all development. REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES - Jussi Rämet Official Newspaper of Region Mayor the Smart Regions 2.0 Conference Social Event @ Nosturi, Helsinki

Coordinator Kristiina Jokelainen CENTRAL Regional Council OSTROBOTHNIA ... 18 of Lapland Central Ostrobothnia can be called a Biovalley Art Director region which means the area has strong industrial Lasse Paldanius POHJOIS-SAVO ... 16 “profile combined with vital primary production in agriculture and forestry. Layout design Pohjois-Savo region has a combination Lasse Paldanius of an easygoing attitude, excellence - Jukka Ylikarjula Henna Rintala “ in science and technology, arts and Regional governor industry. Cover illustration Lasse Paldanius

Printed by LAPLAND ... 22 Kaleva, Erweko Lapland is the northernmost region of EU where unique nature consists Printing volume “of abundant natural resources and 5000 it creates strong accumulation of northern expertise. HELSINKI- REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 5 UUSIMAA REGION Hop on to the driverless bus!

Finland has a peculiar advantage over its neighbours: law permits driverless vehicles on open roads, enabling the testing of robobuses. There are two buses roaming the streets of three large cities in Finland, ploughing the way to future.

inland is a pioneer in developing smart mobility services from smart apps to electric cars Fand driverless buses. The long distances and harsh winter climate require a particular know-how in the field of transport services. If a service functions well here, it is likely to function WELCOME TO well elsewhere too. Metropolia University of THE HELSINKI- Applied Sciences is piloting French-made Easymile EZ10 UUSIMAA REGION -robobuses in Helsinki, and Tampere under the Sohjoa Oscar Nissin project from summer of 2016 to HELSINKI-UUSIMAA is international, the end of 2017. least complement the existing companies can utilize to develop multicultural, modern and tolerant. We are ”The robobuses offer a more urban transport services. new product and service ideas. also proud of our nature: it is diverse, offering flexible alternative to public ”The robobuses have a The potential new operational both recreation and tranquility. Nature, clean transport when, for example, combination of Lidars and GPS models, products and services water, good infrastructure, as well as stable going home from the train station. which allows them to locate itself will either support all-round social system and security are all values that The idea is to make public and drive the preferred route”, operability of automated systems we embrace. transport a more interesting Harri Santamala continues. or take advantage of it. option to taking the private car”, “The buses can also operate on The Sohjoa project has also THIS YEAR Helsinki is the venue for the Smart explains Harri Santamala, Project routes where traditional buses worked as a showcase project for Regions 2.0 Conference organized by the European Director from Metropolia. have difficulties to operate or in upcoming project in the area of Commission. We have the pleasure of welcoming regions where passenger flows smarter mobility that Metropolia hundreds of international visitors to our region. Finland’s leading edge are very small”. will participate. ”The field of I hope you enjoy the interesting programme Tuula Palaste in the automation of The Sohjoa project is smarter mobility is very wide and the beautiful capital region. transport not only aimed at creating and there are a lot question Helsinki is two years into new types of automated to be answered, and the new BY THE WAY, did you know that we have 300 Smart housing, smart technology its 10-year plan to make car transport services, but also project will be more focused in km of coastline and you can swim in the sea ownership unnecessary through to increase understanding of problem solving”, tells Oscar all year round even in the Helsinki city centre. “mobility on demand” systems, the changes transportation Nissin, Project Manager from and even smart dogs! but operating such demand-based is going through. In the next Metropolia, about the future. WISHING YOU a successful event and good systems has proven difficult. years, the automatization of SOHJOA-6Aika is part of discussions in Helsinki, Often the number of passenger transport is likely to transform a Finnish cities’ collaborative – In the Helsinki region, the focus is on smart specialisation is too low to make new services the way people and cities operate. 6Aika -project family funded by Ossi Savolainen cost-efficient. Even though the The possibilities, the problems European Structural Fund. Our Regional Mayor public transportation has not and the risks should be well partners are Aalto University, Home for 1.6 million inhabitants and made up of 26 cities and towns, the Helsinki yet seen a major breakthrough understood and addressed and Forum Virium Helsinki, Finnish smart region is a place that leverages the power of IT to improve the life-quality in new types of services, there’s answered collectively by the Geographical Institute and a lot to expect from the years whole community of citizens, Tampere University of Technology. HELSINKI-UUSIMAA for its inhabitants. to come. Mobility as a service authorities, businesses and concept (MaaS) is creating a whole academia. REGION IN new approach to urban mobility In addition to piloting, the NUMBERS he a i m is to boost t he econom ic By focusing on a limited number of and the role of automated buses Sohjoa project will create an development and to increase themes and providing the key actors will possibly – if not replace – at open innovation platform that sustainable use of natural with funding, we aim at reaching even • 1.6 million resources. For us, smart better results in these fields, creating inhabitants means a well-functioning, more functional networks and finding Tdynamic and ecological region. new ideas and partners for collaboration. WE ARE ALSO PRESENT AT NOSTURI – COME AND SAY HELLO! • 800 000 workplaces Helsinki metropolitan region is also home for several top-level universities, the following • 38 % of Finnish GDP research institutes and a multitude of IN HELSINKI-UUSIMAA Urban Woodshed areas are Iso Roobertinkatu in Helsinki international companies. The buzzing themes have been identified as key The Urban Woodshed project will and Tikkuraitti and Asematie in . • 3.5 million travelers start-up scene is thriving: perhaps you promoters of growth: develop new and functional wood Areas showcase practical steps by are familiar with events like Slush that storage- and service solutions for the piloting climate friendly services and per year • urban cleantech gathers over 17 500 start-ups, investors urban households. Better storage products. • human healthtech and visitors to Helsinki in November. Start- solutions reduce the problems • digitilising industry up hubs, like a former hospital Maria connected to air quality, black carbon Biofore Concept Car • smart citizens and welfare city 0-1 or Start-up Sauna, are hosting and emissions and the negative impact on Biofore Concept Car is a milestone fostering a growing number of companies the climate and would improve the in the utilisation of next generation in the region. Helsinki¬-Uusimaa is also Helsinki Smart Region energy efficiency of wood combustion. biomaterials in the automotive value the place where major international But how come smart dogs? chain. The concept car is designed companies are collaborating actively The HelsinkiSmart website, launched of particular interest whether you’re smart city look like through the eyes and manufactured in partnership with SMEs and students in the area. in June 2016, introduces the themes looking for partners or best practices. of a dog? To see Dalia the dog in action Climate Street Helsinki region focuses on in its RIS3 On our website, you can also in the Kalasatama smart district, visit Climate Streets in the Helsinki capital with Helsinki Metropolia University of How to find focus? strategy. It also includes examples of find two videos of smart living in the our website www.helsinkismart.fi or get region aim for urban sustainability Applied Sciences, the Finnish Funding The smart specialization strategy projects and companies working with Helsinki region. Smart solutions are in touch via Twitter @HelsinkiSmart. where future low carbon cities are Agency for Technology and Innovation, encourages regions to find their strengths these themes. On the website, you can being tested and developed with the adapted to changing climate. Test and several other partner companies. and to focus funding on the most essential find the right contact person to help you aim of saving time and effort for the activities. discover more information on any topic end users. But what does a day in the SOUTHWEST REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 7 FINLAND REGION Be smart, think blue!

mart Blue Regions project seeks to enhance blue growth opportunities based on increased capacity of whole maritime cluster are very ways of developing a range of Sthe 6 partner regions from the important for the region. The (often interdependent) maritime to implement research maritime industry grows rapidly activities, i.e. by relying on SOUTHWEST and innovation strategies for and is expected to employ more common skills and shared smart specialisation (RIS3). With than 15 000 new employees infrastructure. However, a FINLAND a focus on economic development within the next five years period. sectorial approach does not do efforts and investments in a According to the latest survey, justice to the full potential of SOUTHWEST FINLAND is situated by the region’s relative strengths, the over 50% of companies expect maritime economic activities. coast of the Archipelago Sea. The region is participating regions have made turnover to grow in future years. Currently the Smart Blue known for its unique archipelago with over 20 reduce their labour force, which then Fortunately, the region has succeeded Blue Growth a priority in their Smart Blue Regions Regions project is collecting 000 islands. Here maritime atmosphere meets increased the unemployment rate of in its mission to diversify its economic RIS3. Region of Southwest Finland project aims to improve the information about most effective urban city culture. A rich history is combined Uusikaupunki to 33.7 percent. structure. The current situation is good takes actively part blue growth with high technology, global top know-how, Uusikaupunki In this situation, the city’s industrial as the corrective measures conducted in the project Maritime industry is expected implementation creative industries and culture. policy was built on the notion that the mainly via the SME sector have borne and is especially to employ 15 000 new employees measures (both – “Victory Through Hardship” problem was only temporary. An important fruit and also the large industrial units responsible of financial and THE EXPERTISE in Southwest Finland creates goal was preventing the mass migration in the area have grown rapidly. All in operationalising within the next five years.” non-financial). products ranging from medicine to cars and of inhabitants, and therefore the city’s all, the future prospects look very joint transnational “ At the same the world’s biggest and most environmentally rom a regional economic challenge has been the large size of the resources were used, for instance, for bright. Unemployment is no longer a projects in blue RIS3 understanding of macro-regional time project partners are mapping friendly cruise ships. The marine industry is a perspective, Uusikaupunki region’s central industrial enterprises subsidised employment. At this point it problem, and now the city invests in implementation. Southwest synergies and transnational and collecting the most promising major employer in the region and represents is an interesting city in in relation to the region’s total economy became clear how important diversifying giving people the opportunity to move Finland is the leading region cooperation in the field of the cooperation opportunities and global top competence. Biosciences and circular many ways. Even though and population. This was most concretely the regional economic structure actually to the Uusikaupunki region for work. of the Finnish maritime industry blue economy. Seas and oceans key players from the participating economy are very important fields of expertise Uusikaupunki is a relatively visible at the beginning of the 1990s. is. Both the industry and company and hosts over 60 % of all Finnish are drivers for the European regions and beyond. The aim and development as well. Fsmall city and a sub-region in terms Depression hit Finland hard all around, structure had to be diversified, which maritime technology industry economy and have great potential is to build new transnational of population, important international and Uusikaupunki suffered a particular stressed the importance of supporting companies. Shipbuilding and for innovation and growth. Blue project initiatives based on SOUTHWEST FINLAND’S central location as industry has always operated there. blow as two major industrial enterprises the growing conditions of small and maritime industry and the Growth stands for innovative expressed needs. a gateway to the West makes it an important The most significant present-day had to almost simultaneously significantly medium-sized enterprises. international actor in the Baltic Sea area. The region has also diverse educational potential with several universities.

BY ITS POPULATION, Southwest Finland is Cooperation and the third biggest region in Finland. Almost 6 % Maritime cluster of 473 000 inhabitants speak Swedish as their partnership drives the mother tongue. There are 27 municipalities in the region. The capital of the region, Turku, going strong Game development! is the oldest city in Finland, and the former capital of the country as well. Meyer Turku Oy employs over 1,600 persons and is Lab specialized in building highly complex, innovative and environmentally friendly cruise ships, car-passenger TURKU GAME LAB operates ferries and special vessels. under Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) and University of Turku. It engages ogether with its two sister major investments to the machinery, daily in multidisciplinary shipyards in Germany, Meyer processes, systems and also people of activities where students, staff • Population of Werft in Papenburg and the shipyard. This means increasing and industry partners work Varsinais-Suomi Neptun Werft in Rostock, recruitments but also more work to the on game application software, 475 543 Meyer Turku is one of the network of suppliers. Meyer Turku has interface solutions and product Tworld’s leading cruise ship builders. at the moment published an investment development. • Swedish speaking The successful shipbuilding tradition in program of 75 million euros, including population 5,7 % Turku has been continuing since 1737. a new 1 200 ton Goliath Gantry Crane. THE LABORATORY functions The company is currently building three The design and construction of the ships as a Living Lab, an innovation • Municipalities 27 cruise ships for TUI Cruises. The company are supported by the subsidiaries of Meyer environment capable of both Turku: Piikkio Works Oy, rapid prototyping and long- • Largest city Turku The order book of Meyer which is a Cabin Factory lasting development processes. with population of in Piikkiö, Shipbuilding Turku Game Lab is currently 187 604 – the oldest Turku is looking better Completion Oy, which participating in one EU Horizon city in Finland provides turnkey solutions 2020 flagship project called e strongly focus on on important topics. We believe in than ever before.” • Islands 22 000 “ to public spaces in ships, ACTIVAGE and in three Tekes customer needs and partnership and cooperation! In and ENG´nD Oy, which is a funded projects. W values in our strategic our smart specialisation strategy will also build two cruise ships for Costa company offering services for shipbuilding work in the region. One of the key we emphasise especially the Crociere, Carnival Corporation and Royal and offshore engineering. ideas is the interactive teamwork following priorities: Blue growth Caribbean International. Together with Meyer Turku also runs Finland’s last bringing together and mixing & industrial modernization, Life a local and national supplier network, industrial occupational school. Welders, various expertise across their science & health technologies and shipbuilding in Turku employs over sheet metal workers, engineers and traditional fields, focusing only Innovative food supply chains. 7000 people. other professionals are educated to the The order book of Meyer Turku is benefit of both Meyer Turku and the looking better than ever before. This enables supplier network. SATAKUNTA REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 9 REGION

Satakunta region – diverse industry and significant industrial parks SATAKUNTA IS Indoor Hygiene A GENUINE PLACE id you know, that Satakunta Park) and M20 Industrial Park in , shared operations by utilising efficiently role of Satakunta industry in Finnish is one of the most industry- Seaside Industry Park in Rauma, the common infrastructure provided by industrial policies, and strong independent FOR LIVING, heavy Finnish regions? Suurteollisuuspuisto Industrial Park the park. Growing synergy benefits can reform of industrial companies. One of in Satakunta The share of industry in in Harjavalta, Agro-ecological Industrial also be achieved in logistics, material the key themes of the vision is “Steadier ENTREPRENEURSHIP its added value was 25% Park of Kirkkokallio in Honkajoki, and stream management, procurements, synergy and profit from industrial parks”. Satakunta has become an innovation centre sector. Market preparation and AND EXPERIENCES Din 2013. Due to its history, Satakunta the foodstuff business areas of Southern subcontracting and suppliers as well as The Satakunta Industrial Pilot is based creation have been an important in the field of IH and a strong Finnish cluster is a very open, export-oriented and Satakunta. The growth of the region’s in support operations by utilising shared on the views of the Industrial vision 2020 part of the commercialization international region with regard to its export-oriented industry can also be resources. To further develop industrial programme and it implements its goals. of IH has been developed. process of the new innovative BUSINESS SUCCESS in Satakunta is based industrial operations. The terms of trade seen in the development of Finland’s parks, optimising operational models The province has a shared view of the IH solutions. The scientific on specialization, a diverse industrial structure in the region are double the country’s national economy. further will be necessary, for example, development needs and the government background of the IH solution, and international cooperation. We have excelled average. Finland and the world surely Industrial parks employ 8,000– with regard to the physical environment, programme goals as well as a strong atakunta region has alliance in Finland, Hygtech new IH Building Information particularly as expert in the energy, industrial need Satakunta. 9,000 people in Satakunta, and the the shared network of the companies’ will to support the renewal of industry. excelled outstandingly Alliance (hygtechalliance. Files and the life cycle related production, forest bioeconomy and the food Satakunta has a strong, living companies located in the industrial operational models, business opportunities Success stories from Satakunta in smart specialization com). Project partners have benefits have been introduced industry. Our expertise continually creates new industrial tradition, and also today, the parks have investment plans worth and marketing. Innovation operations and -articles give a versatile view on Satakunta within the area of indoor together with Finnish Building through a series of seminars/ jobs and opportunities. Two ports, an airport, basis of business life in the region is EUR 1.3 billion. The industrial parks product development are actions where region and its strengths. The main aims hygiene (IH) through Information Group finalized webinars conducted in Satakunta. railway connections and highways make logistics its diverse industry. All vital industrial offer an excellent innovation platform major advantages could be achieved are pure vitality, people-oriented solutions Sseveral research and development and published instructions for In addition, researchers and possible in every way. In Satakunta, you are sectors of Finnish national economy are for improving industrial competitiveness through shared pilots between industry and encouraging community. projects. The past research indoor hygiene construction company representatives have encouraged to be an entrepreneur. strongly present in Satakunta, such as and creating new solutions. Industrial and institutes of higher . Satakunta is the largest electricity projects funded by Tekes (HygTech (planning, construction, and organized an own fair and technology, engineering, metal, energy, parks and areas have been built on The future prospects of industry in producer in Finland, as a quarter of all 1 and 2) as well as the ongoing maintenance) to building sector participated to construction SATAKUNTA IS also known as a cultural province food, and forestry industries. The diversity the basis of the common interests of Satakunta have been reviewed in Industrial electricity in the entire country is produced Hygiene into Business (HygLi) (RT Building Information Files). and health care sector related whose a unique, genuine and heartfelt approach of the industrial sector has been an their businesses, supported by land use vision 2020 programme that was created there. Read more about prospects of project funded by the Regional Several new Living Lab innovation fairs to familiarize the key to art and culture has produced numerous advantage to the Satakunta region plans and logistics. The parks have been through business-centered preparations renewable energy forms such as wind, Council of Satakunta are all environments for pilot studies stakeholders to the issue. success stories. We offer a diversity of events in and it also protects it against economic created with the support of infrastructure based on an initiative by the Satakunta solar and gas (http://www.satakunta.fi/ focused on improving healthy and modelling indoor hygiene At this turning point in culture, history, music and sport. The Bothnian fluctuations and trends. on the basis of existing industry and and Rauma Chambers of Commerce in en/energy-solutions-and-new-investments). indoors through hygienic and solutions have been planned and both economy and industry, Sea, national parks and the numerous rivers The nationally notable industrial industrial hubs and along excellent traffic 2013. The goals set in the programme hygiene increasing products negotiated and will be constructed hygienic products and solutions and lakes are the prides of our province. parks located in Satakunta are connections. In the current industrial were more productive interaction between and solutions for indoors in during years 2017 and 2018 in are truly a potential opportunity Kupariteollisuuspuisto (Copper Industry parks, the companies benefit from the the regional operators, strengthening the buildings. The projects have a school in the city of Rauma, in to several fields of business and Asko Aro-Heinilä been and are coordinated by the the new campus of SAMK and in manufacturers in Satakunta Region mayor Satakunta University of Applied a hospital, all in the Satakunta and in Finland. Sciences and co-executed by the region. Also, new employment to logistical costs. – Sinituote (http:// University of Turku, Turku School has been created and new start- • Population of Satakunta 221 740 www.sinituote.fi/en) is a good example of Economics, Pori unit. From up companies initiated within Coast of of this. the start, strong emphasis has the field of indoor hygiene. • Largest population cluster been on the business development The excellent project work is Pori 85 059 New challengers and a need for within the new area of IH. and cooperation of different actors robots investment Through the successful have renewed and improved the • Growth of Export There are several large and traditional project work and co-operation of infrastructure of the RDI-activity of Manufacturing automation companies in Satakunta. project partners, active companies and innovation cooperation as Industry in 2000- hat do the following Alongside these companies grows a new and actors in building sector, well as smart specialization in 2015: Satakunta: have in common: a pool of agile challengers with nothing already several concrete results Satakunta through networking +42%, Finland in world-leading portal less than interesting growth potential. have seen the daylight. Companies the research of universities, average: +10 % robot manufacturer, a Expertise and the ability to utilise have formed an indoor hygiene corporations and the public company focusing on automation and robotics have reached • Export of Manufacturing theW automation of financial management a nationally high level in Finland, but Industry/GDP 2014: and business processes, and a tree investments are lagging behind. In Satakunta: 53 %, seedling planting device manufacturer Puputti’s view, there are two options. Finland in average: 36 % that radiates solid international growth – We can decide that we will focus potential? The core activity of each one on developing manufacturing in Finland • Two UNESCO World focuses on the utilisation of robotics and and invest in automation and robotics. Heritage Sites: Old automation. And they are all based in Alternatively, we will most likely see even Rauma, Bronze Age Satakunta. steeper reductions of manufacturing Burial Site of The Swedes have Robotdalen, the Danes A common brand providing companies that already consist of over 30 operations. have RoboCluster and we have the business support companies in the area. The objective of He does not expect work to run Sammal- Robocoast of Satakunta. Robocoast is a The Robocoast network was created to the network is to promote collaboration out as robotics steps into the picture, lahdenmäki very apt name because there is a cluster develop a common brand for operators between companies in the industry and but jobs will be different. of top companies in the industry and the in the automation industry in Satakunta higher education institutions. – Robots could be of assistance educational and research organizations in and to market the expertise and products Expertise in automation also has a in health care, for example, by making the area invest in research and expertise of individual companies in the network. great impact on the success and competitive nurses’ work more pleasant. For example, in the automation industry says the In collaboration with the Satakunta development of other industries. Robots if a robot assisted in tasks requiring coordinator of the Robocoast network, University of Applied Sciences (SAMK), work just as well in Finland as they do physical strength, such as lifting, nurses Senior Consultant Mikko Puputti of Prizztech Oy coordinates and convenes the in China, so it is no longer profitable could focus their energy on tasks for the regional development company network. – In the first phase, we compiled to transport extensively automated which they have been trained. Prizztech Oy. a company catalogue of automation manufacturing to faraway places due TAMPERE REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 11 REGION A joint innovation Softer than cotton, flowing like viscose environment for life – new wood based products amaze science researchers in he Tampere Region Tampere is among the most dynamic and intensively growing bio- and Tampere’s two universities have a long history Tcircular economy regions of research and education in a wide variety of in Finland. Through ECO3 – nationally significant hub medical and biomedical sciences and engineering. of bio- and circular economy companies – region will offer both multitude business opportunities esearchers at Tampere innovation environment was supported as well as services in cleantech, University of Technology by the Council of Tampere Region and the nutrient and waste recycling, have for decades been City of Tampere through the European biogas production and sludge among the best in the world regional development fund. “The ERDF treatment. IN THE MIDDLE in the area of biodegradable support was crucial when we created One of the ECO3’s Rimplants, and their work has led to the new innovation culture to support companies Ecolan Ltd is a OF POSITIVE numerous commercialized products the researchers”, says Juho Väisänen, development of the laboratory facilities, area of Belgium, the Netherlands, and frontrunner in biofuel ash for clinical use, while researchers at programme manager of BioMediTech, the University of Tampere built the new, Germany. BioMediTech has a base in utilization in Finland and offers TURBULENCE the University of Tampere have been who has worked to develop BioMediTech state of the art ARVO building, where BioVille, Deepenbeek, Belgium, to anchor ash-fertilizers and materials to Biocelsol-method will give one pioneers in fields such as mitochondrial from its infancy. clinicians, engineers and biologists all the institute to the local ecosystem. infrastructure construction. MAKE IT openly, do it smartly, use your and stem cell research – research areas work under the same roof. Currently, the Council of Tampere ECO3 is also found in Finland’s solution to increasing demand intelligence, be sophisticated, use most still waiting to become to the commercial State-of-the art research region supports the internationalization circular economy road map that of sustainable textile fibers.” modern technology, be open to new ideas maturity. The two universities joined infrastructure Joining European LIfe Science of BioMediTech through the ERDF. “This describes the concrete actions “ and don´t waste your time. That is the their efforts in life sciences in 2011 by BioMediTech is currently the base of Ecosystems type of support is boosting our possibilities that can accelerate the transfer to the lead are introducing cutting than cotton and flowing like modern mood in Pirkanmaa, Tampere Region. establishing BioMediTech – institute more than 25 research groups: some Life science research is profoundly to collaborate with the research groups a competitive circular economy. edge solutions. Multilayered viscose, a perfect material for of biosciences and medical technology. 400 researchers utilise its state of the international, and both researchers and companies located in the central Throughout Tampere’s packaging technologies enable a beanie to cover your head WHY THAT is so normal to us? The region has BioMediTech’s main aim is to foster art laboratory facilities. Over the past and their institutions must play a part Europe ”, says Professor Minna Kellomäki, industrial history, our national more preservability for food and next winter. gone through continuous industrial reforms for the universities’ collaboration in life five years, BioMediTech has invested in international life science ecosystems. director of BioMediTech. green gold, forests, have been smart solutions that enable you Council of Tampere Region is decades. The last was the new re-orientation sciences and create an efficient support heavily in the development of research BioMediTech has been active in establishing an essential source of wealth to check if your food is still edible. promoting area’s bio- and circular of mobile-phone industry to something even network for life science innovations. The infrastructure in order to support the connections with European life science and growth. Today, this valuable Biocelsol-method, developed economy and is operating two more advanced. establishment of BioMediTech and the world-class research. As part of the ecosystems, especially in the Euregio resource brings new wave of wood by the scientists of Tampere international circular economy based products to the market. University of Technology, will Interreg and Horizon 2020 co- OUR HALF a million region grows with 4000 Our leading research give one solution to continuously funded projects: BSR Stars S3 inhabitants annually. The growth in based on institutes Tampere University increasing demand of sustainable and SCREEN. talented young who move to study in the region The innovative spirit of the Tampere of Technology and VT T Technical textile fibers. These new textiles and later to start new enterprises. One third Region from an outsider´s perspective Innovation Voucher Research Centre of Finland in made from cellulose will be softer of the growth comes from abroad. This all has – digital, easy and effective created a smart and heavily investing time. Before coming to Tampere I was not sure about what IT IS so much fun to be in the middle of lies ahead. Several meetings and study visits later How to make a difference positive turbulence. Come and join us. we all were impressed by the entrepreneurial and Welcome innovative spirit. Building platforms for collaboration The entire process both for service providers and in educational technology Esa Halme and creating trust seems to be a success model for to the Region Mayor increasing the innovative capacities within a region. Voucher users happens on a digital platform. Moominvalley! Council of Tampere Region - Joachim Haumann s education is shifting be from all respective grades Technology and Innovation Partner, This makes this tool exceptionally that 75 % of the companies believe they in an enormous pace and levels of education. Tampere Economic Chamber of Lower Austria simple and quick, says Jukka will enlarge their business to a new A towards technology- Research Center for Information Reunavuori, Project Manager market area due to actions made with enhanced methods, we still lack and Media (TRIM) conducts a TAMPERE REGION The widespread image of Tampere Region as an innovation T of the ERDF co-funded Innovation the Voucher, and 30 % are expecting a a coherent understanding about series of piloting periods with hub has triggered my interest. I was truly amazed how the Voucher project. remarkable growth of their turnover. the impact of these technologies. 15 EdTech companies from innovation ecosystem is developing dynamically, through In addition to praising the easiness, The maximum amount of a Voucher At the same time, educational Tampere region. constant reflection and learning by doing. Tampere Region • 22 municipalities has been brave to redefine its innovation fostering activities the first feedback from the companies is 5.000 €/company, and the purpose technology vendors are more The project is based on a and preliminary results are extremely of the use has to be linked to certain or less struggling to meet the concept of an innovation platform and pilot the open innovation platforms approach. • Population 509 encouraging. Voucher lowers the risk of themes: IoT, Renewing industry, Wellbeing needs of teachers, learners and in which the companies hand out investing to innovation activities and in and Health, Smart Traffic and Mobility, educational leaders with their their product for the assumed 356 (31.12.2016) - Sevdalina Voynova best case, opens totally new doors for or Smart City Solutions. educational technology (EdTech) end-users for free and research Director of Programs for • Number of Sofia Development Association, Bulgaria a small company. First results show products. group conducts pre- and post- Inno-Oppiva ERDF project assessment of the product usage workplaces 201 971 Joachim Haumann and Sevdalina Voynova visited Tampere in March 2017 for a peer review is all about making a difference for the benefit of the company. (2014) in the framework of the Interreg Europe co-funded project “Innobridge”. on how to assess the EdTech products added value for the • 70,7 % of the teachers and students which can population aged 15 years have a degree after elementary school (2015) WORLD’S ONLY Moomin Museum opens at Tampere • University students in 2017! The construction is on the way, and much of the 21 825 (2016) art Tove donated to the city of Tampere will be • R&D exhibited in the new premises expenditures at Tampere Hall. per capita (2015) EUR MOOMIN MUSEUM makes the 1,653/resident visitor’s experience whole with a Moomin themed restaurant, a reading room and a shop. SOUTH REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 13 KARELIA REGION Firmatiimi is a group of students – one of the world’s from Saimaa UAS and LUT most remarkable lake regions irmatiimi is a group of students from the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences F(Saimaa UAS) and the University of Technology (LUT) that contacts and visits small- and medium- WORLD CLASS BIO- sized companies and markets FOREST INDUSTRY opportunities for cooperation AND RENEWABLE between students and companies. In 2017 and 2018, Firmatiimi ENERGY focuses specially on the international students of Saimaa SOUTH KARELIA is one of Finland’s UAS and LUT. eighteen regions. It is in South-East Among Firmatiimi’s areas Finland, on the southern shores of Lake In summer 2014, Wall of emphasis are company Saimaa and on the Russian border not so far Street Journal listed topics, real-life problems, from St. Petersburg. and internships that aim to LUT Firmatiimi/Jami Pankakari Saimaa among the world’s develop students’ working life OUR BIO-FOREST cluster is the world’s second five most remarkable lake skills and employability. The largest. All the major Finnish global companies, brand of “Firmatiimi” is well UAS offers degrees in five fields. education consulting company including UPM, Stora-Enso, and Metsä Board, destinations. This beautiful known among companies in the Saima UAS has about 260 staff Firetail listed LUT among the have significant production and RID activities in lake is a world of its own South Karelia Region. Students and 3000 students, including 200 world’s 20 most promising the region’s two largest centres, Lappeenranta gosaimaa.com/Mikko Nikkinen of Saimaa UAS and LUT have international degree students. challenger universities. In and . throughout the year, a high opinion of Firmatiimi, Lappeenranta University industry collaboration, the Times offering opportunities for a both of the work it does and the of Technology creates solutions Higher Education supplement THANKS TO the global forest industry and skills that participating in the for many purposes, such as (THE) ranks LUT in the top 20 the famous Vuoksi River, South Karelia is wide range of activities in activities gives the students. ensuring sufficient supplies of percent of the world’s universities. the leader of renewable energy production in all seasons and weathers. Saimaa UAS is an energy, clean water, and raw One-third of incoming students Finland. The share of renewable energy sources institute of higher education materials. LUT scores high on are international, from 70 (bioenergy and hydropower) is almost 80 %, in Lappeenranta and Imatra in several university rankings. For different countries. which is double the current EU requirement Southeastern Finland. Saimaa example, in its report the higher for Finland.

THE LAPPEENRANTA University of Technologies (LUT) has high level cleantech research, innovation activities, and business education. With students or the locals, the lake is a tourism in the Rauha-Ukonniemi area, factory complexes on the shores of Lake water. These measures have quickly “Making it easier to cope at home” from 70 countries, our university has the most beloved mindscape and a on the shores of Lake Saimaa. Many of Saimaa. However, this no longer affects improved the water quality of Small international campus in Finland. thriving environment. For the visitors come from St. Petersburg, the quality of the water. Saimaa. tourists, it is a wonderfully as they did a century ago. Back then, “Making it easier to ksote utilizes the Both units have participated in YOU ARE warmly welcome to visit, invest, or memorable experience. Lake the free-flowing Imatrankoski rapids Joint environmental Welcome to Saimaa cope at home” is the opportunities provided influenza vaccination campaigns, live and study in South Karelia. Here industry, FSaimaa is the hub and foundation of were the main attraction for European achievements Tourism is booming in Finland. In 2017, by an integrated in addition to which Labour research, and beautiful lake views and sceneries tourism in the Saimaa region that covers tourists, and had been so since the The locals in the Lake Saimaa region Lonely Planet judged Finland to be the vision of the South service structure and Force Service Centre has utilized are united in harmony. We’ll make life easy South Karelia and South Savo. Tourism 18th century. agree that a clean lake environment is world’s third best travel destination, and Edigitalization in developing them in the provision of multi- and rewarding. Karelia Social and is an increasingly important livelihood Funding from structural and a treasure that needs to be cherished. National Geographic Traveler placed customer-oriented service professional services. in the region, and has also generated rural development funds have also Green Campus, by the Lappeenranta the country among the world’s 21 best Health Care District processes. Mobile services support the Matti Viialainen interregional cooperation. The aim is been used to develop tourism-related University of Technology (LUT), is a tourist destinations. We are proud of (Eksote). Eksote’s outpatient care operation of the wellbeing and Regional Mayor that the Saimaa region will be among the marketing and services. The aim has research and teaching environment that the fact that Finland also has the most models include a mobile clinic low-threshold service centres by three most important travel destinations been to support entrepreneurship and aims to create sustainable environmental water in the whole world in relation to Mallu and a mobile laboratory extending their services to the in Finland by 2020. growth opportunities of companies in and energy solutions of the future. LUT’s its size. We also have the world’s fifth- unit Malla. The mobile clinic more remote areas of the district. SOUTH KARELIA the structural change that pose various Green Campus won the Excellence in lowest water consumption rate in relation Mallu provides dental healthcare A vehicle with supporting ICT Developing tourism challenges in the region. Campus category of the global Sustainable to renewable water resources. and nurse consultation services. solutions can serve as a platform • 130,506 residents, Development measures centred on tourism Campus Excellence Award competition. But despite these strengths, we must The laboratory unit Malla for providing a variety of mobile of whom 72,872 live began in South Karelia in the early Clean water still take good care of all of our water provides laboratory services social and healthcare services in Lappeenranta. 2000s. The attractiveness of two local Today, the water in Lake Saimaa Saimaa is a nature resources. Saimaa is a nature experience such as blood tests and EKG. flexibly around the region. cities, Lappeenranta and Imatra, was is so clean that it could even that we want to offer everyone. Saimaa is Eksote • GDP per capita is EUR developed simultaneously. The measures be drunk safely. This is a experience that we equally enchanting all year round, even 37,234 (in 2014), the included renovating harbours and historical globally unique standard of want to offer everyone.” though the experience changes with the fourth highest of all Finnish destinations. The Saimaa have also been water quality. Saimaa provides “ seasons. Exploring the area on a crisp regions. developed to allow as many people as a safe setting for enjoying long summer Lappeenranta has several times made it autumn day feels very different from a possible to enjoy Saimaa. days by boating and swimming, while to the finals of WWF’s Earth Hour City relaxed kayaking trip in the height of • The number of border Tourism was boosted when Russians admiring the diversity of the surrounding Challenge. And in 2016, it was appointed summer, or a hike or even a car cruise crossings to and from became interested in the offerings of the natural world. Lucky visitors may even the climate capital of Finland. Of the on the frozen lake in winter. You can 4,169,443 (in 2016). This Saimaa Region, which is only around spot a Saimaa ringed seal, which have waste generated in Lappeenranta, 90% feel safe here, as there is less risk of accounts for nearly half of 200 km from St. Petersburg. Over the returned to southern parts of Lake Saimaa. is recycled, in addition to which the city natural disasters than anywhere else all the border crossings. years, development of tourism has become With only 320 seals left, the species, has the Finland’s first green leisure in the world. Welcome to South Karelia more systematic. This process has been which is endemic to Lake Saimaa, is boating harbour. to enjoy the pristine waters of Saimaa • Every fourth higher supported by the formation of a tourist extremely endangered. Kivisalmi pumping station in and the hospitality of the locals! education student cluster at the border of Lappeenranta and The quality of water in Lake Lappeenranta improves water circulation comes from Imatra in the Rauha-Ukonniemi area, Saimaa has not always been this good. in the part of Saimaa known as Small abroad. known for its spa activities since the Industrialization and other human Saimaa, where the slow replenishment • 8,283 km of turn of the 19th and the 20th centuries. activities left their mark before water of water caused by embankments is a shoreline The cluster was partially supported with conservation efforts were started in problem. Seven rain and drainage water structural funds. Finland in the 1970s. Today, South collection pools that work similarly to • 2,184 islands There are two large spa hotels and Karelia is among the world’s largest nature’s own filtration systems remove diverse opportunities for nature and sports forest industry clusters, with the largest sediment and nutrients from the drainage SOUTH SAVO REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 15 SAIMAA REGION Purely Best Brand of – Strengths of South Savo Saimaa Designation of Origin Strategic choices of the region are (D.O.) is an internationally WATER, FOREST and FOOD. renowned brand. The regional council of South Savo was the first hese smart choices of the WHY – FOREST? South Savo has the in Finland who began region are based on natural biggest forest resources in Finland. strengths and opportunities, Moreover, the forest is growing faster to grant D.O. labels. The furthermore, combining than in any other region in Finland. label is called Designation of R&D skills and innovative Sustainability and innovative solutions SOUTH SAVO Tentrepreneurs and firms. EU structural are the core of forest utilization. Forest Origin Saimaa. funds and other financial instruments cluster’s added value is based on low SAIMAA REGION strengthen the region’s resource base carbon solutions and innovations. In the and play significant role in region’s smart future, wood is still used as material for specialization. All these three choices paper, pulp and saw-material. However, esignation of Origin wines, berries, different kind of theme. It is also possible to apply • The southernmost region in East Finland, create fundamental base for region’s bio- future focus will concentrate on bioenergy, Saimaa is Finland´s meat and fish- products, sweets, the D.O.Saimaa label for design just a couple of hours drive from the economy and low-carbon ecosystem. The biofuels and –chemicals and value- first proprietary carrots and cereal products. In and art crafts products. Finnish capital Helsinki and around four aim is to create new jobs, competitiveness added products. label. The slogan of Lake Saimaa region there are a The interest of food products hours by train from Saint Petersburg and solutions for worldwide problems Dthe label is: Designation of Origin large number of small producers and the manufacturing of food concerning water, forest and food questions. Saimaa – 100% good from Lake and food processing companies. is growing constantly. Reliable • Sparsely populated area with most Saimaa area. The word `good` They have developed for years information of the origin of food ageing population in Finland WHY – WATER? Clean water is one of the WHY – FOOD? South Savo’s agriculture What smart specialization means taste and high quality. high-quality products. The and the methods of manufacturing most important questions of worldwide and food industry are based on premium means for South Savo region? It has also a positive impact for D.O.Saimaa label adds value for the is increasingly important factor • The region´s total area around 19,000 future. We have innovative and smart quality and local organic food production. All the core actors of the region including achieve green and sustainable growth in the environment, for the food products and distinguishes them when making purchasing decision. km² (25% of which is water) with solutions for water treatment that can Our principle is to secure pure agricultural research institutes, cities, municipalities all sectors! All the elements to succeed culture and the vitality of the from competitors. D.O. Saimaa D.O. Saimaa label tells to the approximately 150,000 inhabitants be used for everyday life solutions and raw materials and safety of food chain and citizens have molded the shared are in our own hands but it requires region and society. sign-labeled products are both consumer that the product is industrial processes. Laboratory of from cultivated land all the way to vision of South Savo’s smart specialization global networks, cooperation, investment Product-specific the D.O. gastronomically and ethically a produced environmentally friendly green chemistry located in South Savo consumers. Digital solutions are vital strategy. The quadruple helix approach and risk taking. Saimaa label has been given to very good choice. Restaurants in Lake Saimaa area. The label also • National institute for health and welfare research and develop waste water solutions element of strategic choices, for example was the key method through the process 12 producers during the first year may use the D.O. Saimaa label in tells us that the entire production region survey 2016: South Savo region 3rd and clean water analytics that can be in food sector traceability of products and further implementation. The region’s Therefore, South Savo’s future vision when using the new brand. Labelled individual doses or create menus chain is short and traceable. concern happiness indicator commercialized by companies. and safety of food supply chain. smart specialization strategy goal is to is purely best! products are for example spices, around the D.O. Saimaa –menus • Consists of fourteen municipalities and three towns largest city (54 517), Pieksämäki (18 475) and (35 242)

Research and piloting Organic quality products • Wood, technology and service industries are the most important branches of environment for from fields and forests industry and largest employers in South bioeconomy Savo innovations innish Organic Re- rural entrepreneurs, restaurants organic certification scheme • The population of South Savo nearly search Institute is and for the Finnish companies of forest in South Savo region. doubles every summer when summer a multidisciplinary exporting organic products. The development of more efficient residents and vacationers come to the he FiberLaboratory is South-Eastern research and expert Boreal non-wood forest products supply-chain of organic non- region to enjoy of the wide range of Finland University of Applied Sciences Fnetwork operating under the such as wild berries, mushrooms, wood products and development cultural attractions and international bio product technology innovation center Natural Resources Institute tree sap waters, resin and wild of added value organic products festivals and games or just located in Savonlinna. The laboratory Finland and the University of herbs are raw materials gaining to export market are needed. easy living in a clean, safe develops technology and innovations Helsinki. The coordination unit more interest in the global food EU-funding is supporting the and pleasant Tfor the processing and forestry industry, as well as of the Institute is located in and cosmetic market. The organic communication of these new environment for chemical, measurement, control and automation Mikkeli, South Savo. Institute label is more often needed for possibilities to diversify the forest system manufacturers. The FiberLaboratory conducts promotes organic food production international marketing to assure product portfolio of the region • Well-known for research and development of an international standard and consumption throughout the purity of the product. Finnish by utilizing organic certification and trains process engineers. the Finnish food chain by the Organic Research Institute is scheme. the lake Saimaa means of research, science promoting the utilization of (the fourth largest FIBERLABORATORY’S GOAL is that results and communication, education and lake in Europe), with new solutions underpin the competitiveness of development projects. its countless islands, companies in the South Savo region as well as in South Savo region has a vendace and rare species whole Finland and also globally. The FiberLaboratory THE MAIN ISSUES IN COOPERATION WITH COMPANIES ARE: longtime tradition in organic of Saimaa ringed seal. offers an extensive range of services that are tailored production. Nowadays it is the The region has over to customer requirements. These include expert • Technology development of big • New measurement applications for main production area for organic 30,000 kilometres of services, as well as test-run and laboratory services. scale industrial forest base bio refinery bio refinery processes; NMR, imaging, carrots, onions and cabbages shoreline, and the lake The laboratory supports forest technology-business processes refractive index etc. in Finland. This situation has Saimaa is connected ecosystem development and leading bio-economy been reached by the committed to the Baltic Sea by projects, further, boosts the Finnish economy by development work and co- • Research activities focusing • Development work of Saimaa Channel increasing export income. The FiberLaboratory operation of farmers, researchers would not have seen the light of day without the on rapid mixing phenomena boosting production and applications and other stakeholders in the support of the European Structural Funds. the efficiency of of Micro Crystallized Cellulose. food chain. This co-operation industrial processes has been supported in many COOPERATION NETWORK includes about 100 ways by numerous EU-funded companies from all over Finland and other countries. • Commercialization of carbon dioxide • Practical equipment testing projects. capture process patented by Xamk in The market size for THE FIBERLABORATORY has fiber, water, wastewater cooperation with a start-up company organic foods is steadily and sludge laboratories, piloting equipment up to in Savonlinna increasing globally. This growing production scale and portable piloting equipment consumption of organics offers for mill tests. new business opportunities for POHJOIS-SAVO REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 17 REGION World class Technology machine renews manufacturing in healthcare Pohjois-Savo services ealth technology refers not only to equipment Machine and equipment manufacturers from but also to diagnostic northern parts of Pohjois-Savo develop their methods and support Hsystems. In addition, digitalization products and services based on the needs and the Internet of Things allow of their clients. Local trust in companies, the use of applications in personal care and health monitoring, as competitive R&D environments and competitive well as remote care services. The development funding enable successful growth development of health technology is supported not only by the for enterprises. pressure on innovation, but Jari Sihvonen also by the pressure on the health care field: Technology POHJOIS-SAVO ohjois-Savo supports the By the beginning of the 21st century, people. The world’s leading companies, both been supported through EU structural will help to curb health costs, world’s leading ecosystem for Normet and Ponsse were both highly internationally and domestically, serve funds by nearly 10 million euros in the especially when investing in the manufacturing of forest respected internationally in their fields, as clients for these partner enterprises. last 10 years (overall expenses around health promotion and disease POHJOIS-SAVO region has a combination of and mining machinery. The but both wanted to grow to become the Normet and Ponsse have been involved 13 M €). prevention. an easygoing attitude, excellence in science and industry is very significant, leaders of their industries. The companies in multiple development projects, first technology, arts and industry. High-quality skills Psince the annual export value for these chose network cooperation as one of heading them and later on as mentors PONSSE produces forest Commissioner for Health and Food and natural resources offer great opportunities companies is close to a billion euros. The their strategies to ensure growth. and sparring partners. Today, small and machines for the cut-to-length Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis visited for new growth and the development of new growth has been fueled by broad-minded Normet started cooperation with their medium-sized enterprises develop their in November 2016. He got products and services. method. a speedy glimpse of health game and active cooperation in development. subcontractors by launching a development operations alongside their peers. R&D NORMET provides advanced development. Machine manufacturers Normet and project with the aim of improving their environments of public organizations Jari Sihvonen POHJOIS-SAVO is home to over 200 exporting Ponsse have both played a significant network’s cost efficiency. At the same time have also participated in the development solutions for selected customer companies whose innovative products and role in this. they outsourced some of their functions, projects and processes, offering equipment processes in undergroundmining Gamification mixes health goals, proper challenges and Savo. Within it cross-sectoral services represent the cutting edge in their The roots of Normet lie in the Itikka such as the preparation and processing and expertise that answer the ever evolving and tunneling. Both companies technology with entertainment rules that motivates, commits collaboration in health technology, fields and are recognized the world over. farm in , where Jaakko and Jussi of steel. needs of the companies with flexibility. are one of the world’s leading and creates traction and adoption and inspires users to better its know-how and gamification Sarvela developed accessories for tractors Ponsse wanted their subcontractors All parties benefit from cooperative manufacturers in their fields. that leads to sustainable life management and self-help. creates innovative and user MACHINE AND METAL industries include in the 1960’s. The story of Ponsse began close to their production facilities, so a development and the improvement in patient behavior modifications Health cluster, including friendly solutions. specialized transport solutions, forestry in the 1970’s when Einari Vidgren built village of their partner enterprises formed competitiveness. www.ponsse.com/fi and better health outcomes. health technology is one area of machinery, hydraulic piling machines and a forest machine of his own to increase around them. Today, that village is a hot The development of machine and www.normet.com Gamification gives us clear smart specialization of Pohjois- mining equipment. The region also boasts working efficiency. spot of know-how and employs over 250 energy industry in Pohjois-Savo have several world-leaders in energy technology, mechanical wood processing, and chemical and mining industry. Finland’s first European Top level water POHJOIS-SAVO REGION Region of Gastronomy • Population 250 000 expertise network • Largest city: Kuopio 118 000 he Pohjois-Savo region • Growth of export of manufacturing plans to become in Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo industry in 2000-2015: +24 % known for its food, both nationally and (average in Finland +10 %) Tinternationally. ProAgria, • 27 % of total berry production in Kuopio Science Park is one of Finland’s most Regional Council of Pohjois- Finland comprehensive water expertise centers. Savo, the city of Kuopio and Savonia University of Applied • 10 % of total Sciences are bidding for the Finnish export of prestigious European Region of mechanical wood t brings together multidisciplinary Water is one of the topics for smart Gastronomy title for the Kuopio processing expertise in product development specialization in Pohjois-Savo. The region for 2020. and practice testing for technical development of water competence began The title is awarded to 2–3 applications related to water already in early 1980’s. Financing of EU different regions each year, for one purification and monitoring, water Structural Funds has made it possible year at a time. The gastronomical collaboration in the fields of be completed in June 2017. An SMART Ichemistry and microbiology, knowledge to create an exceptionally versatile set regions for 2017 are the Aarhus gastronomy, tourism, urban international panel of experts will SPECIALISATION on the special features of mining and of equipment for the water area. It will region in Denmark, the Lombardy culture and art. The title brings visit Kuopio during the SATOA groundwater as well as on risk management. enable a long-term development of applied region in Italy and the Riga- with it international visibility for goes wild food festival in mid OF POHJOIS-SAVO Collaboration with industry and SMEs research and product development in Gauja region in Latvia. the region as well as an influx of June. The panel will estimate the from different parts of Finland is an Kuopio Science Park. The European Region tourism and events. It is hoped readiness of the region to hold • Machine and energy essential part of RDI-activites. The of Gastronomy Platform is a to also have a positive effect on the title. technology P. Forsman, GTK network’s special strength is the ability cooperative network of European the local food industry. The SATOA Food Festival in • Wood and bio to carry out challenging pilot-scale test regions that aims to stimulate In order to bid for the title, Kuopio was named as one of processing runs and product development testing in the applicant must deliver a bid the most important products of concrete industrial sites. Pilots have also book that presents the region’s Finland’s food tourism industry. • Foodstuffs been conducted abroad in co-operation food, traveling, agriculture and This means the festival will • Health cluster with local partners. Water treatment Water level and Environment and Comprehensive cultural activities from education also gain additional visibility In recent years, the network has also technologies and process water cycle process monitoring risk management possibilities to entrepreneurs, from Visit Finland’s marketing • Water sparked start-ups for the water field. The Pilot-scale testing management associations and events in the campaigns. network includes a university, a polytechnic University of National Institute for fields. Savonian’s bid book will Savonia University and two sector research institutes. The Geological Survey of Eastern Finland, Health and Welfare THL of Applied Sciences experts do active collaboration also with Finland, GTK UEF both national and international networks. CENTRAL REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 19 OSTROBOTHNIA REGION Production of novel battery chemicals and precursors for industrial use as a The part of lithium value chain

Biovalley okkola Industrial P a r k ( K I P ) includes the region largest cluster of inorganic Kchemistry in the . In KIP area several different aims high metals and chemicals are already being prepared by utilizing – A new kind of industrial hydrometallurgical unit processes, CENTRAL such as dissolution of metal concept in the pipeline for ore concentrates, purification OSTROBOTHNIA – of solutions and chemical precipitation. Management of BIOVALLEY REGION these core processes enables the production and upgrading IN THE 21ST CENTURY, Central Ostrobothnia of current high-tech chemicals has been successfully compared to other regions ver the next few years, the The Natural Resources Institute in the area. in Finland. The versatile, export-oriented bioeconomy is predicted Finland (Luke) is also planning to open a The research aims at economic structure has increased employment to create a lot of new jobs, strategic office in Kokkola when remodelling producing new information on and unemployment has remained below the especially in the industrial its network of facilities by 2016. the preparation and thermal national average. integrates where new “The region’s focuses in its stability of lithium ion battery Obiorefinery concepts are being developed. development work are similar to Luke’s chemicals (electrode materials). THE LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRY operating The Central Ostrobothnia region around own aims,” says Bio-based Business and Novel Li-ion battery chemicals on the coast of Kokkola, has invested in new Kokkola known as Biovalley is the heartland Industry Director Leena Paavilainen tailored for full-scale industrial prosesses and production lines in recent years. of business and expertise in the natural from Luke. production are developed. First Kokkola port is the third largest general port resources sector. It includes the valleys of Kokkola is home to the largest cluster aim is in the chemical processing in Finland and the number one port for the , Lestijoki and Perhonjoki rivers, of inorganic chemistry companies in the methods (high-temperature minerals industry. It is also a significant operator as well as the Kokkola and Pietarsaari Nordic countries; a cluster that offers an processes, hydrometallurgical in the Russian transit traffic. regions. What makes the area important interface where the business activities processes) with high yields and both nationally and internationally is its of the biorefinery can be integrated into purity of Li-ion battery chemicals. CENTRAL OSTROBOTHNIA can be called a strong industrial profile combined with the chemistry cluster. New products and Dissolution as well as chemical Biovalley region which means the area has strong vital primary production in agriculture and raw-material can be devolped, and some precipitation are significant unit industrial profile combined with vital primary forestry. There are also well-functioning of the heavy fuel oil used in the Kokkola processes in hydrometallurgy and metal based chemicals. Thus treated thermally in a CVD production in agriculture and forestry. Biovalley logistics, a high-quality research community Industrial Park can be replaced with industry. Industrial chemical it is essential to understand oven. The battery cells prepared activities include chemistry and bioeconomy and an emerging mining industry. energy produced through gasification of precipitation processes are the phenomena of chemical from the synthetized chemicals research, education and business hub. “Biovalley is number one in the regional wood biomass, thus reducing dependency The Kokkola Industrial Park currently has used for the preparation of new precipitation, the factors affecting will be tested in the battery development programme. We have found on fossil fuels. 70 hectares of industrial area zoned ready testing laboratory. The research THE SIGNIFICANCE of Central Ostrobothnia is a system that brings operators together The research performed in Biovalley The research will strengthen aims not only to increase the a greater than its size. The Central Ostrobohnian and is based on raw materials sourced aims at highly processed products where for businesses in the .” competence of the participating expertice is always held in high regard when in the region,” says Planning Manager biomass replaces fossil carbon. Olli “ the intelligent spesialization universities and the international challenging changes are on the horizon. Teppo Rekilä from the Regional Council Breilin, Tiina Ylä-Kero, Jana , Tanja Chydenius. Kokkola Campus is unique in Europe. The of the area.” networking, but may also enhance for Central Ostrobothnia. Risikko, Teppo Rekilä and Anne Pesola What does the collaboration between laboratory focuses on finding solutions “ the business opportunities of Jukka Ylikarjula The government has recognised the are members of the Biovalley network. chemistry and bioeconomy actually mean? for the region’s chemical industry to chemicals, for the purification of dissolution and precipitation the participating industrial Regional governor potential of the region’s industry and natural “The interface of the inorganic and Let’s take forest biomass, converted into capitalise on. water and wastewater, and for the processes, and the interactions companies. Furthermore, the resources and its long-term research the bioeconomy will bring added value chips, as an example. By gasifying the “Lithium is included in practically all treatment of process solutions thereof. research will strengthen the • Population of Central cooperation. The Kokkola biorefinery to the competitiveness and regeneration chips using heat, synthesis gas is created, modern chemical combinations for e.g. by removal of impurities. Laboratory-scale research intelligent spesialization of concept is one of the projects for which of the export industry,” says the Chair which can be processed into various batteries,” Olli Breilin points out. The knowledge of dissolution and development environment the area since there are no Ostrobothnia is 69 000 Finland has sought innovation funding of the Biovalley Advisory Committee, chemical products, such as methanol The Kokkola Industrial Park currently and precipitation is needed is used prior to the pilot-scale corresponding research and • Largest population from the EU. Director Tanja Risikko from Kokkola or the raw material for plastics, olefines. has 70 hectares of industrial area zoned e.g. to face the new challenges Chemplant reactors. The learning infrastructures in any cluster is Kokkola The carbonised residue created ready for businesses in the chemical of circular economy, such as chemicals prepared in the other university in Finland. 47 720 through gasification can be processed industry. recovery and recycling of metals laboratory will subsequently into new products by extracting activated “Thanks to the infrastructure offered • 9% of the population is carbon, which is suitable for water and by the park, businesses will be able to swedish speaking gas purification. The carbonised residue do much more and act in a productive can be used in lithium-ion batteries. and lucrative way,” Risikko says. • Strong in inorganic “One company’s waste is another’s The bioeconomy is only waiting for chemistry industry, raw material,” says Operative Units the markets to open. Commercialisation agriculture and Director Olli Breilin from the Geological of research results is also a challenge. entrepreneurship Survey of Finland. “We need more research and The chemistry research performed advances in legislation. The industrial • 80% increase in GDP at the Kokkola University Consortium infrastructure is already there, ready to per capita during the Chydenius aims at highly processed be plugged into. Now we need financing 21st century products. The research team lead by for new companies,” says Anne Pesola professor Ulla Lassi works in close from the regional development company • Export comprises cooperation with the chemical industry KOSEK. 68% of the value businesses in the Kokkola Industrial of the GDP Park. Article was originally published in The lithium cluster that has grown Coastline 2016 - 2017 magazine. • The total budget in Central Ostrobothnia aims to specialise of Biovalley in the production of battery chemicals, related RDI and its operations rely on a chain of projects is 37 In the picture from the left: Olli Breilin, GSF, Tiina Ylä-Kero, Kokkola University Consortium value from raw material to chemical Chydenius, Jana Holm, Centria University of applied sciences, Teppo Rekilä, Regional Council processing, product applications and million euros of Central Ostrobothnia, Tanja Risikko, Kokkola University Consortium, and Anne Pesola, recycling. The battery laboratory at Kosek. Photo: Jan Sandvik. POHJOIS-POHJANMAA REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 21 OULU REGION Ten years of Smart Specialization with PrintoCent

OuluHealth rintoCent provides a In PrintoCent, companies value chains in all industries. world class design, get an easy access to new PrintoCent has wide global – Systems and know-how integration development and business development and pilot reach with its international manufacturing manufacturing resources for the member companies and partners. environment for introduction of printed intelligence In Oulu region more than PPrinted Intelligence with a components, systems and 300 experts are available in special focus on Roll-to-Roll (R2R) products, from pilot production research and in industry. The ith digitalisation, and Tieto’s Lifecare, with promising and hybrid manufacturing and to early market trials. Application funding to start-up companies a sizeable amount results. OYS TestLab enables such testing optical measurements for quality focus areas range from rapid has exceeded 40 M€ and the of patient data is with actual hospital staff, who work with assurance. PrintoCent creates disposable diagnostics, smart turnover of companies in the entered into various companies, such as Tieto, to improve novel components, products and flexible lighting and wearables to field is over 25 M€. digital patient data the healthcare of the future. solutions enabled by printed Internet-of-Things with sensors THE VIBRANT managementW systems. The key to successful BusinessOulu’s Life Science Key intelligence technologies and and energy harvesting. The and high-quality care lies in integration Accounts Director Heidi Tikanmäki combine them with other rising multitude of possibilities offer AND PROSPEROUS between systems. OYS TestLab, one of says that the OuluHealth ecosystem technologies such as 3D printing great opportunities to new OuluHealth’s test environments, allows is much more than just a platform for and textile manufacturing. products and to disrupt existing OULU REGION system integration to be tested in a testing healthcare products and services. genuine environment with systems such The principal idea is to facilitate open PRINTOCENT THE OULU REGION is characterized by as Tieto’s Lifecare and Oulu University collaboration and to accelerate innovation high competence, international outlook and Hospital’s Esko system. by bringing together various partners • Pilot scale manufacturing cooperative attitude. With the city of Oulu as OuluHealth ecosystem, part of Oulu able to contribute to the needs of the trials its flagship, the strong expertise and versatile Innovation Alliance, is home to three health care sector. • Factory planning and development activities of the region strengthen versatile test environments for testing The ecosystem approach enables the construction, machinery the significance of Northern Finland and the both health technology and services with combination of expertise from wireless selection Barents region from both the national and the the help of professionals. The significant information technologies and Life Science European perspective. • Product technical design network of health technology companies to introduce smart ICT solutions for and device integration are also part of OuluHealth. Export turnover for Life Science companies grew delivering advanced, personalised, THE OULU REGION is strong by virtue of its OuluHealth ecosystem is by 41% in five years and overall turnover was connected health service solutions. • Production ramp-up high level of competence, utilization of natural internationally recognised for its ability OuluHealth set a goal in 2012 to support resources and wide networks. Education, to produce innovative solutions to “640 MEUR.” generate 700 new jobs in health sector • Quality and performance research, industries and authorities work in global healthcare challenges. Patient companies over five years. The target audits cooperation to create an internationally active data management systems’ integration instead of opting for a single provider and services with authentic users and was met in just four years. Additionally, and prosperous region. with one another will surely be a global for all of them”, Alaniska says. in modular environments. in the Oulu region, export turnover for challenge for healthcare, according to OYS TestLab, a test environment for At OYS TestLab, Tieto Healthcare Life Science companies grew by 41% THE OULU REGION is an area of well-being Tieto Healthcare’s Kimmo Alaniska. specialised healthcare products embedded has participated in testing the integration in five years and overall turnover was and quality environment, where the well- “The future is in open architecture, at Oulu University Hospital (OYS), is one of several patient data management 640 MEUR. Obviously, Oulu’s health being of individuals is the starting point for open interfaces and in selecting the best of OuluHealth’s test environments that systems, e.g. a testing version of OYS’s ecosystem is doing something right then. all development. solution providers for different needs allow the testing of healthcare products proprietary patient data system, Esko, Jussi Rämet Region Mayor

OULU REGION • 410 000 inhabitants, 4th largest population in Finland ERDF boosted metal • Youngest region in Finland, average age and mechanical engineering 39,6 years • 44 000 km², second largest area in industry Finland • Highest gross domestic Metal and mechanical areas include multiple points in the expenditure on engineering industry is manufacturing process, from effective R&D (6 %) in utilization of advanced steel grades to Let the sea wind tousle your Finland one of the focus areas of cost-efficient production automation The Oulu region tourism hair. Conquer the dunes as the the Oulu Region smart and additive manufacturing. sun rises. Listen to the seagulls • 28,4 % population FMT group main office is located destinations screeching and the wind whistling have degree on higher specialization strategy. in Nivala and group is a part of the RDI in the birch trees on the shore. education (Research-Development and Innovation) Feel safe in the middle of the community of Nivala ELME Studio. Every visit to Ruka scenery, attractive accommodation sea nature and walk through SMART he region is well known of ELME Studio is a production studio and is the and a range of year-round the shoreline landscape of the SPECIALISATION OF its top level knowledge of organized by Industrial Park of Nivala, activities in Syöte National Park. sand dunes. THE OULU REGION the advanced steels and comprised of ELME Center and the metal beginning of a new Syöte offers 120 kilometers of Rokua is the only UNESCO has great potential for training factory of Nivala Vocational adventure. well maintained, scenic tracks Global Geopark in Finland, • ICT, software and new knowledge-of-steel- College of The Federation of Education for cross-country skiers. The designated because of its digitalization Tbased business. Local metal industry in Jokilaaksot (JEDU). Nivala up-to- designated campfire spots in unique and clearly visible Ice and (UO) and Oulu date RDI infrastructure includes unique projects. In the Oulu Southern area, the with businesses, and the group´s yield xplore the Ruka- Syöte National Park help the Age landforms combined with • Industry: metal University of Applied Sciences have a fast steel heat treatment pilot line, laser Nivala-Haapajärvi region NIHAK, The an advantage to enterprises. Academic Kuusamo region skiers enjoy their breaks. Syöte good tourism infrastructure. industries, strong, decade’s long research history. processing, material testing and additive City of Nivala, and Industrial Park in research and regional benefit are combined and its nature where is a traditional skiing resort The Geoparks special arctic refinement of Centre for advanced steel research (CASR), manufacturing laboratories. ERDF Nivala are also considerable financiers. in the group’s actions. Annually, FMT unique experiences in the best possible sense. In character, long winter and Finnish timber raw which is part of UO, is especially focused funding has been a significant role in FMT research group is specialized cooperates with about 50 enterprises, come to life to the summer time, you can explore traditions make it an interesting material and on steel research in cooperation with financing infrastructure. in utilizing environments outside the most of them are SME sized like Miilux Erhythm of the changing seasons. the region by bike, during a hike area for a variety of visitors. cleantech (incl. the Northern Finland steel industry. The group is funded solely with main campus area in scientific research. Oy, Randax Oy, NtCAB Oy, Champion Europe’s last wilderness and the or by mountain bike. During the winter months, in energy) The Future Manufacturing project funding. The most important FMT represents the highest level of Door Oy, KoneStar Oy, Vuolux Oy and HT cleanest air in the world combined Kalajoki with its sand dunes the middle of a snowy landscape Technologies (FMT) research group of financiers include European Union (ERDF), understanding within its own area of Laser Oy. There is also cooperation with with sauna, local wild food and is a well know and popular holiday and frozen lakes, you are able • Healthcare the University of Oulu is a part of the The Council of Oulu Region and Tekes. expertise in the University of Oulu and large companies like SSAB, Outokumpu, services in high standard are the area in northern Finland. Kalajoki to get a feel for a way of life and and wellness Kerttu Saalasti Institute and also a Since 2004, FMT has released over 16 is an active member of the international Wärtsilä, Valmet and Nokia. recipe for a successful holiday. is situated on the seaside of the scenery of which characterized technology part of the Centre for Advanced Steels publicly-funded projects, and nearly as science community. The keystone of the Syöte, the southernmost fell . You will fall in the last Ice Age. Research (CASR). The group’s focus many businesses commissioned research FMT operation is the close cooperation in Finland provides lapland-like love with unique sea nature. LAPLAND REGIONAL INNOVATION TIMES SMART REGIONS 2.0 CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENT . Nosturi, Helsinki . Thursday 1st June 2017 23 REGION

Play the game, RULES 1. Start the game in the middle of the board. 2. Throw the dice and move as shown by the throw the dice score of the dice. 3. You gain tools for developing your business – become from each visit to a cluster. 4. If you land in a special circle, follow the instructions it gives. regionally 5. The game ends when the developed player has contacted at least three clusters and wise! returned to the middle with an even number.

LAPLAND IS seeking to become the Arctic Smartness Arctic Safety most innovated sparsely populated region in EU by 2022. By then the region rctic Smartness with its afety through regional and has gained visibility and a firm foothold five modern clusters, each interregional cooperation. in many international forums. Based on awarded the European The aim of the Arctic safety Lapland’s strategy for Arctic specialisation, Cluster Management Return to cluster is to strengthen to reach the vision, Lapland has made the square one Lapland – the Arctic Excellence label (BRONZE)* interregional networks and regional modern cluster approach and the in 2016, of Arctic Industry and Circular to examine the safety business opportunities. The cluster strategic partnerships the regional focus. A research and S Economy, Arctic Smart Rural Communities, brings together companies, authorities, education Arctic Design, Arctic Safety and Security research and educational organisations, beacon of Europe LAPLAND HAS got an excellent start: with joint services and Arctic Development Environments, are NGOs, regions and towns. The cooperation effort of the regional stakeholders, Lapland looking beyond conventional operational is carried out in civil and tourism has become wanted and acknowledge actor boundaries, endorse cross-fertilisation, In need of safety. Lapland is the northernmost region of EU new possibilities from the cross- in the EU. At the same time new businesses make the best use of the regional expertise wider perspective? where unique nature consists of abundant sectoral collaboration, to develop have been established throughout the region. and actively network over the borders. Contact non profit common approaches towards The goal is to support the competitiveness and organisations and natural resources and it creates strong regional development and to be growth of business clusters that are genuinely * awarded by the European FIVE ARCTIC associations accumulation of northern expertise. active in seeking international market-based and strive to be international. Secretariat for Cluster SMARTNESS CLUSTERS collaboration. In putting the Analysis (www.cluster- smart specialisation into practise, CLUSTER ACTIVITIES provide new operating analysis.org) Lapland developed a systematic models for the business life of Lapland and his Global hotspot Seeking after Arctic regional development approach they strengthen, for example, our public and of the Arctic has Smartness based on Arctic Smartness brand private funding opportunities. Now is the time high standards Lapland was one of the first and cooperation. to seize the opportunity and get busy. LAPLAND for infrastructure regions in Finland adapting Arctic Smartness is reaching and outstanding Smart Specialisation (S3). towards it’s vision by having Mika Riipi Put the CREATING ADDED VALUE, knowledge of sustainable The systematic approach and focus on regional clusters and County Governor Arctic Smartness GROWTH, JOBS AND NEW T Reach the clusters to efficient utilisation of resources and strong strategic focus has led ecosystems supporting the INNOVATIONS FOR BUSINESS fulls speed for use: find a new circumstances. Lapland is to recognition in good practice co-creation, developing new THROUGH SPECIALISATION your innovation: European project a melting pot of industries of governance. The vision of the regional value chains generating Arctic Design contact funders Arctic partner and it is one of the Finland’s Lapland’s smart specialisation growth and innovation activities and authorities Smart Rural mart regional specialisation fastest growing regions with it’s is to enjoy a leading position in of SMEs. The implementation • Total area 100 369 km² makes the world class design. Communities backbones in forestry, mining and exploiting and commercialising of the Lapland S3 focuses on 180 200 inhabitants Wait for The main purpose of the tourism. Specific characteristics Arctic natural resources bringing in the crosscutting A bit more reindeers as people Arctic Design Cluster is 2 throws and cluster of the businesses are the existence and conditions. Despite the intervention, which will stimulate to make local businesses, develop an idea for of the multinational corporations, remarkable large-scale industrial the finding of the interfaces a new project in the products and services nationally and ase for our business is few medium size businesses development, Lapland is actively where cross-fertilisation appears • 3800 M€ export revenues S meantime with internationally competitive by utilising nature. The mission of Arctic and huge number of small and fostering the clean nature and and innovations based on Arctic 7 % of the national export local business smart specialisation.The heart of the development Smart Rural Community is micro companies. supporting the small scale creativity will be born. With cluster is Arctic Design Centre of Expertise services to avoid capital outflow from Lapland has a great • Forestry 1410 M€ created by the Faculty of Art and Design rural Lapland and create potential to decrease European Cluster approach has evolved of the University of Lapland. Bnew innovative enterprises based on dependency on imports trough • Metal and mining circular economy. The cleanest corner of bioeconomy, critical raw materials as a key driver for successful industry 2200 M€ Europe offers a surplus of raw-materials and sustainable tourism. Strategic regional and interregional to wide-range smart resource-intensive investments to emerging cost and “ • Total demand of Arctic Development Arctic Industry business. Our goal is to transfer the material efficient industries are cooperation. ” tourism annually added value of local natural resources in the core of the development. ~ 1 000 M€ Environments and Circular for a benefit of the communities. Lapland is a gateway to the cluster Economy cluster Arctics and through the North refining industry development, the modern cluster of Arctic East corridor access to Asian which is providing solid income industry and circular economy, • Agrofood 300 M€ rctic Development rctic Industry and Circular markets can be guaranteed. throughout the region. Arctic smart rural communities, Environments cluster is Economy cluster aims Accessibility for business and From the beginning S3 Arctic design, Arctic safety and • World’s cleanest air serving as a supporting to develop it’s leading leisure is priority for the region. was seen as a very practical Arctic development environments, and Europe’s purest network to all clusters with position in exploiting and Also, innovations in the fields concept, bringing new insights Lapland is looking beyond the water i.e. enabling technologies to commercialising Arctic like tourism safety, locally into the regional development. boundaries, the best use of the allA industries and especially SMEs. The naturalA resources and conditions while produced food, self-sufficient S3 approach has been used regional expertise and strategic • World’s tool for measuring the performance and maintaining balance of sustainable bioenergy or wood construction in Lapland not only, as a partnerships over the borders. largest organic effectiveness of innovations is Technology development. Mix of industrial expertise and are great platforms for long term tool to become attractive and Cluster approach has evolved harvesting area readiness level (TRL). TRL is used as a commitment to sustainable development interregional cooperation. Good knowledgeable partner in the as a key driver for successful meter to indicate the level of cluster’s are at the core of refining natural resources example of the public support EU, but also to implement more regional and interregional readiness to produce development services in the Lapland region. We are reaching are the investments to tourism efficient regional development cooperation. All five regional to the market. the vision by promoting regional clusters during past few decades. They having direct impact on growth. clusters and partners are and ecosystems of emerging industries have been only few percentages By applying S3 in the Lapland implementing new local and that focus on refining natural resources of total, but targeting them to context, partners have found European initiatives and projects throughout the value chains. right spots has created strong new ways of working together. creating stable breeding ground impact. It has encouraged them to seek for the regional economy. MENU OF TASTES OF THE REGIONS Ten dynamic regions from Finland are offering you an Street food bars at the Social event of evening full of Finnish flavours and innovations. Social event the Smart Regions 2.0 conference experience of Smart Regions Conference 2.0 in Helsinki is Helsinki 1.6.2017 consisting of tangible results of ERDF projects and delicious STREET FOOD local street food and drinks. All the ingredients used are Freshwater fish burger hand-picked from dedicated producers from the regions. - Finnish sour cream sauce, salad and multigrain bun Enjoy while grabbing tasty bite with a cold drink! Finnish flatbread wrap SEE YOU AT NOSTURI 1ST JUNE 19.00 – 23.00 O’CLOCK, - fried Puruvesi vendace and Finnish sour cream sauce TELAKKAKATU 8, 00150 HELSINKI Finnish flatbread wrap - Karelian pulled stew with marinated onions and wild berry syrup Finnish flatbread wrap hotdog - sausages to choose, wild Arctic vinegar marinated red onions and berry syrup Finnish forest pizza - lingonberry, wild mushroom mix, smoked reindeer, emmentaler and blue cheese, wild herbs on the top Broad bean veggie burger - Finnish mayo-sauce, soft red onions and LAPLAND multigrain bun Kristiina Jokelainen Manager, International relations STREET SWEETS +358 40 501 9856 Variety of handmade chocolate [email protected] Handmade marshmallow www.lappi.fi - wild spruce sprout and angelica, wild blueberry and crowberry Sweet and bitter liquorice OULU REGION LALAN Tiina Rajala STREET DRINKS Development Director Water and soft drinks +358 40 685 4033 Variety of Finnish craft beer, [email protected] www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi ciders and long drinks

CENTRAL OSTROBOTHNIA Anne Sormunen OL Manager of International Affairs REGION +358 40 684 5997 [email protected] www.keski-pohjanmaa.fi

ENTRAL OSTROOTNIA POHJOIS-SAVO TAMPERE REGION Soile Juuti Elina Hykkönen Manager in EU and Manager, Regional National Programs Development +358 44 714 2637 +358 50 326 1500 [email protected] [email protected] www.pohjois-savo.fi www.pirkanmaa.fi REGIONAL CONTACTS OOISSAVO

SATANTA TAMERE SOUTH SAVO REGION Tomi Heimonen SOT SAVO Manager, Business and Innovation +358 50 522 8587 [email protected] www.esavo.fi SOTEST INLAN SOT ARELIA

ELSINISIMAA SOUTH KARELIA Anu Talka Development manager +358 40 350 8111 [email protected] SATAKUNTA www.ekarjala.fi Katja Laitinen Regional Advisor HELSINKI-UUSIMAA +358 44 711 4360 SOUTHWEST FINLAND Kristiina Heiniemi-Pulkkinen [email protected] Sonja Palhus Innovation Adviser www.satakunta.fi Manager of International Affairs +358 400 416 714 +358 40 534 3865 kristiina.heiniemi-pulkkinen@ [email protected] uudenmaanliitto.fi www.varsinais-suomi.fi www.uudenmaanliitto.fi