Creating opportunities
From idea to results, from results to innovation
We at the Oulu University Innovation Centre, help with issues related to the commercialization of research results and intellectual property rights, finding business potential and developing business ideas, applying for Business Finland's research funding and building a cooperation network with business life. We also support students in their entrepreneurial journey. With this page you can get a glimpse of our work and its results.
This is University Innovation Centre
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The University of Oulu is a suitable partner for research, education and innovation cooperation
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The Innovation Centre will help you commercialize research results
InnoNews
Noora Uusitalo had the honor of being the first to receive the Innovation Centre’s brand-new overall patch. This patch is sure to brighten up those dark autumn evenings with its dazzling special effects!
There’s no shortage of fascinating and important research topics, but where to find the funding? As Petro Poutanen highlighted at InnoVisitor, there are many options — like through The Finnish Research Impact Foundation! Here are their funding opportunities.
Meyer Turku and Wärtsilä from Finland's maritime cluster visited the University of Oulu to talk about the activities of Business Finland-funded leading company projects, maritime industrial operations and cooperation opportunities for SMEs and RDI partners.
Seize the opportunity by participating in our spring training sessions and learn to master IPR matters. We offer both concise webinars and more extensive, credit-bearing courses.
The aim of the call is to bring within the scope of research-company cooperation SMEs and so-called mittelstand companies that have not yet systematically utilized the expertise of research organizations.
University of Oulu researchers Arto Pikkarainen and Minja Korhonen have reached the final of the Chemical Industry’s Innovation Award for their CAAMA water purification process.
Utilize the database when applying for funding from the EU or Business Finland.
World Intellectual Property Day aims to draw global attention to the importance of creativity and inventions as contributors to the prosperity and well-being of society.
Mikko Koistinen and Peetu Nuottajärvi, founders of the software company Buutti Oy, visited our living room for the InnoVisitor event. The duo opened up Buutti's journey from 2016 until today to the audience.
In her role, Niina will be responsible for ensuring that the experts and services of the Innovation Centre are visible both externally and within the University of Oulu.
InnoEvents
Welcome to celebrate the projects funded by Business Finland in 2024! The event provides a fantastic chance to learn more about applying for BF project funding.
Step into the festive spirit with us at the Innovation Centre! Whether you want to chat, brainstorm, meet new people, or simply soak up the cozy holiday vibes, this is the perfect opportunity.
Copyright, data protection, and privacy — what do they protect? How should these aspects be considered when planning and conducting research? Join our webinar and learn more!
Seize the opportunity by participating in our spring training sessions and learn to master IPR matters. We offer both concise webinars and more extensive, credit-bearing courses.
Joining us is Mikael Pentikäinen, the CEO of Yrittäjät, who will share his insightful perspectives on how businesses and universities can unite their strengths in both research and education.
Join our special event where we’ll gather to listen to Business Finland's info session, meet other researchers, and connect with the Innovation Centre experts!
Come and learn how to create and implement training solutions that meet regional training needs. We will also present examples of how ideas have been turned into reality.
To celebrate Northern Finland's Entrepreneurship week, we invite you to enjoy breakfast in the Innovation Centre's Living Room, where we will be joined by Miska Visuri from LessonLab!
Petro Poutanen talks about the funding opportunities for researchers provided by The Finnish Research Impact Foundation. Ulla Lassi comments from a researcher's perspective and Umicore's Janne Marjelund from a business perspective.
Meyer Turku and Wärtsilä from the Finnish Maritime Cluster, will visit the University of Oulu on 22 August.
Innovation is the only way to win.
— Steve Jobs
The University Innovation Centre is a service entity of the University of Oulu, helping the business community to utilize research in the development of innovations and products. The Innovation Centre brings together the services and research projects of the University of Oulu.
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