Creating opportunities

The Proof-of-Concept funding for the year 2025 is now open for applications. It aims to execute the first implementation of an invention or idea having commercial potential.

Looking to kickstart your career? Interested in summer jobs? Metsä Group and Outokumpu are heading to the University of Oulu’s Career Centre early in the year to introduce students to their career opportunities.

The Spring 2025 Research to Business call is open, with the application deadline on March 5, 2025.

How could partnering with the University of Oulu help your business soar? Subscribe to our company collaboration newsletter — a curated collection of fresh ideas and practical tips designed for businesses like yours.

Frost & Sullivan have come up with a group of 10 megatrends that were determined based on their outsized potential to influence transformation shifts. These 10 megatrends could be understood as early signals to shape and take advantage of future growth opportunities.

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.

Looking to kickstart your career? Interested in summer jobs? Metsä Group and Outokumpu are heading to the University of Oulu’s Career Centre early in the year to introduce students to their career opportunities.

Mikko Korhonen, Development Manager of the Baltic Sea CLC office, will present the EIT RawMaterials program and its funding opportunities for projects supporting research, education, entrepreneurship, and innovation activities.

Do you have a brilliant idea for a dissertation topic or a new invention that could generate significant revenue? Can it be protected by copyright or patented? Join the InnoWebinar and get answers to these questions from IPR Manager Maarit Jokela!

On February 4th, businesses from Kanta-Häme will gather at the Linnanmaa campus to meet with researchers from the University of Oulu. The event is part of a regional rahoitusagentti project designed to foster connections between research-driven SMEs and research organizations.

Top minds in science are ready to reveal their best lessons and practical tips for successful company collaboration. Join us for a relaxed and informal conversation — bring your thoughts, questions, and ideas.

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.

What should you consider when choosing a company name? Why is a name important, and how can it be developed into a valuable brand? Join the InnoWebinar hosted by Jouni Hynynen, an IPR expert, author, and Team Finland Growth and Internationalization Coordinator at the Central Finland ELY Center.

Do you know how to consider copyright when creating and publishing a thesis? Join the InnoWebinar hosted by IPR Manager Maarit Jokela.

Did you know that you can receive rewards for your inventions, and the university may provide funding for the initial implementation of an idea or invention? Join our webinar and learn how to report an invention and why it's beneficial to do so. 

On University Inventor Day, we will reveal and reward our researchers at the University of Oulu who have made the most invention disclosures in 2024. We will also hear some inspiring words from our researchers!