You’ve Got a (work)Friend in Me
These entrepreneurs from Oulu prove that work friends can help you reach goals you’d never achieve alone! They share how their friendship and business ventures began, and how they continue to strengthen each other.
Ville Kaikkonen’s innovation could revolutionize drone flight – “In the future, icing will no longer be a problem!”
Researcher Ville Kaikkonen and his team are developing a new technology specifically designed to prevent icing on drones.
10 Megatrends shaping our future: Part 2
In the first part of this series, we delved into the megatrends envisioned by Frost & Sullivan's experts, painting a picture of the world in 2040. Previously, we explored the first five megatrends; now, we turn our attention to the remaining five.
What will the world look like in 2040? 10 megatrends shaping our future
What will society look like in 2040? What megatrends can we identify today that will shape the future? Guided by the insights of Frost & Sullivan’s experts, we delved into these questions and explored their report highlighting 10 pivotal trends set to redefine industries, society, and the way we operate.
Could vitamin D be the key to joint inflammation relief? Research shows promising results with fewer side effects than cortisone
Rheumatologist and researcher Johanna Huhtakangas, along with her team, is developing an innovative treatment for inflammatory joint diseases. Their aim is a solution that would work as effectively as cortisone — but without the side effects. In the future, the treatment might center on a compound of vitamin D.
Leveling up learning: LessonLab brings education into the modern era
Miska Visuri’s company, LessonLab, is on a mission to infuse education with a contemporary twist and fresh perspective. They offer customized, gamified learning solutions designed to train employees in an engaging and interactive way.
AI assists in the future X-ray imaging
Researcher Timo Liimatainen and his team are developing new technology for hospitals where artificial intelligence helps patients position themselves for X-rays. The project has received Business Finland’s Research to Business funding.
Success from hydrogen transition — for businesses and society
Hydrogen is one of the cornerstones of the future energy economy. So, how can hydrogen be produced now and in the future? How can we move towards fossil-free hydrogen production as smoothly as possible?
Water purification method developed by a University of Oulu researcher saves both the environment and money
The CAAMA process offers a cheaper, more efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for cleaning mine wastewater than what is currently available on the market.
How to create a good innovation project — even one of the best in Europe?
The Measurement Technology Unit's Smart Feed project has been shortlisted as one of the nominees for the European Innovation Award for EIP (European Innovation Partnership) projects.
From research to innovation — how do research results translate into practical solutions that change the world?
The Innovation Centre's UniOulu Science Day workshop challenged researchers to think about how research results can be turned into new inventions, services and practices.
Research cooperation with the University of Oulu is an investment in the future and competitiveness of your company
Collaborative research is an investment in the future and competitiveness of organisations, which is why the University of Oulu is an excellent partner for keeping ahead of the curve.
Valio responds to the transformation of the global food system, which requires collaborative research and cutting-edge innovations to manage
With Business Finland's funding, Valio will launch the Food 2.0 project to develop the food system of the future and promote the competitiveness of food exports.
The 6CORE project is looking for future network solutions: 6G is wanted to be dynamic, scalable and modifiable
We have already introduced in a few blog posts what kind of research is being done at the University of Oulu around 6G. Next, it’s time to dive into the world of the 6GBridge-6CORE project!
In Finland, the fear of failure prevents from becoming an entrepreneur – Matti Muhos is doing research on why the situation is the opposite in other Nordic countries
Finns are afraid of failure. This is evident at least in the fact that we dare not become entrepreneurs. Where does this fear come from? In other Nordic countries, people become entrepreneurs more boldly, so why does the situation change when we are inside the borders of Finland?
CAAMA is a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option for water purification
One of the projects underway at the University of Oulu is CAAMA, which stands for column-casted alkali-activated material adsorbent. The project’s goal is to introduce new alternatives for industrial wastewater treatment.
IndoorAtlas' customer doesn't get lost on the way! The technology of research-based startup helps navigate indoors
Based on research conducted at the University of Oulu, a startup company called IndoorAtlas has emerged and it provides solutions related to indoor positioning
Research at the University of Oulu sparked a startup supporting weight management - What's happening with Onnikka Health now?
Onnikka Health Oy is a startup that makes the digital lifestyle guidance application Onnikka.
One day your phone can be soft or even stretchy – elastomers bring flexible solutions to electronics
Could you imagine that one day our phones would be soft or even stretchy? Or that your smartwatch would rest around your wrist like an extra layer of skin you wouldn't even feel?
Networking is one of the keys to successful innovation process – "Insights and inventions are often created by working together"
Marko Heikkinen, who is responsible for new business development at Pipelife, sees that cooperation is best achieved when ideas are processed and developed together. In addition, extensive networks between both small and large companies create new opportunities for collaboration.