Artificial intelligence changes working life – this is how companies and employees can benefit from change
The possibilities of artificial intelligence have been discussed for a long time, and its use is now expanding and growing rapidly in practice. This development can be achieved by studying the subject and implementing solutions already developed or developing new ones in cooperation with others.
The academic career path led to be an inventor
Lloyd Ruddock works as a professor at the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Oulu. For a long time, the commercialization of research and all that related to it appeared similar to the dark side of the force in Star Wars to him. Now, however, he has been working with things connected with commercialization and innovation for more than a decade. What made him change his mind?
From a researcher to an entrepreneur – practical need acted as a driver for producing more environmentally friendly construction materials
Juho Yliniemi, Assistant Professor at the University of Oulu, founded Keko Geopolymeerit Oy as a response to a practical need, and the business has grown steadily since the company was established. Yliniemi and Jouni Rissanen, the company's CEO, tell how the company was founded and how they ended up in the field.
Emedpatch – Great Potential of a Smart Patch
Emedpatch, a startup heading for United States’ healthcare market, was formed after thorough groundwork. CEO Miika Miinala goes through how the company came to be.
Lessonlab - Highly Scalable Project Management Game
LessonLab Oy on ollut olemassa vasta muutaman kuukauden, mutta sen tulevaisuuden varalle on jo suuria suunnitelmia. Miska Visuri kertoo, kuinka yritys sai alkunsa, ja kuinka R2B-projekti toi laajempaa näkökulmaa valmiiksi innostavan idean hyödyntämiseen.
A Goal to Double Company Cooperation in University of Oulu
Finland has official goal of increasing R&D investments into 4% of GDP by year 2030. For University of Oulu this means the increase in the volume of research projects. We intend to double the cooperation with different organizations by the year 2030.
Professional Friendship, a Building Block for Cooperation
As a celebration of Valentine’s Day, today’s InnoBlog lightly reflects on relationships as a central element in cooperation, and the professional friendship as a form of relationship.
Successful Cooperation Creates New Contacts
Cooperation in research with businesses is an efficient way of expanding your networks and to increase reputation outside the university. Juho Yliniemi presented the progress of his network and benefits of company cooperation in January’s InnoVisitor event.
Innovation activity at University of Oulu in 2022
A year has passed, and it's time to report University of Oulu's innovation activity results. University's and researchers' innovation activity has gone on strong, and few records were made in patent- and licensing fields.
Communications Intern’s Xmas Salutations
Vuoden 2022 viimeisenä innobloggauksena Innovaatiokeskuksen viestintäharjoittelija pohtii kuluneita kuukausia ja fiiliksiä innovaatiotyöstä.
Know the Product and the Customer - Tips for Research Based Business
We invited Esko Herrala to share his experience on science based entrepreneurship and possible challenges in the beginning of the business.
Monetizing your IP – how to earn with patents?
Monetization of inventions and patents is also a challenge and important topic in university. Our researchers come up with new IP in terms of inventions, patent applications and even patents constantly.
6G – Empowering People and Businesses
Read about 6G systems handled in University Business Forum, and a workshop where participants envisioned the future of said technology!
UBF 2022 – Responsible development in a changing world
University Business Forum gathered together to explore the renewing power of research and businesses.
Pitfalls facing new companies
When you set up a company for the first time, you will be dealing with many unfamiliar things. You may even come across a pitfall or two. The following tips from experts can help you pay attention to the right things.
Innovation Centre team introduction: Part 4
In the last round of introductions we present you Business Development Manager Markku Känsäkoski and Customer Manager Petri Leukkunen.
Innovation Centre team introduction: Part 3
It is time for the third introduction round of Innovation Centre experts. Today we will take a closer look at Kaisa Still, Maarit Jokela and Janne Haverinen.
Innovation Centre team introduction: Part 2
Innovation Center team introductions continue with three experts. This part introduces Jouko, Head of the Innovation Centre, Legal Councel Sanna and Innovation Manager Pekka.
Innovation Centre team introduction: Part 1
Eleven experts work at the Oulu University Innovation Centre. This story series presents interviews of team members compiled during the summer of 2022.