22.1. & 4.2. Meet Metsä Group and Outokumpu at 2025 recruitment events
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.
22.1. InnoVisitor — EIT RawMaterials
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.
29.1. InnoWebinar: Protecting your idea
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!
4.2. Companies from Kanta-Häme meet researchers at the Linnanmaa campus
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.
6.2. Top Secret: Jukka Kömi and Timo Fabritius share their secrets to game-changing company collaboration
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.
25.2. Business Finland Champions Awards 2025
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.
26.2. InnoWebinar: How to choose a business name – brand as the business idea
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.
20.3. InnoWebinar: Copyright in theses
Do you know how to consider copyright when creating and publishing a thesis? Join the InnoWebinar hosted by IPR Manager Maarit Jokela.
12.5. InnoWebinar: From idea to innovation — Reporting, funding and commercializing an invention
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.
15.5. University Inventor Day
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!
11.6. InnoWebinar: IPR rights in Business Finland projects
Welcome to the webinar on IPR rights in projects funded by Business Finland. You will also learn about the support available for planning and implementing projects.
11.12. & 13.12. Frost & Sullivan's top 10 megatrends of 2024
Frost & Sullivan have come up with a group of 10 megatrends that were determined based on their outsized potential to influence transformation shifts. Join the sessions where we will cover these megatrends!
2.12. InnoWebinar: Copyright, Data Protection, Privacy, and Research Ethics
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!
How to master intellectual property rights? By participating in fall training sessions of course!
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.
15.11. InnoVisitor: Blueprint for Growth — How businesses and universities can build the future together? Featuring Mikael Pentikäinen
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.
24.10. Hear about Business Finland's new Working Life Research Call and find research partners to collaborate with!
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!
30.10. InnoVisitor — Innovative education solutions for regional needs
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.
6.9. InnoVisitor breakfast — meet LessonLab!
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!
29.8. InnoVisitor — The Finnish Research Impact Foundation
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.