Research, Development and Innovation as a Driver of Growth
Have you been thinking about developing your company’s operations to boost growth, but don’t know where to start?
Business Turku serves as a gateway to the region’s research, development and innovation networks. We provide you with initial guidance to get started with R&D activities and connect you with the right contacts for sustainable growth.
We have direct links to universities, research institutions, testing platforms and funding bodies. We know who can help you take your idea to the next level.
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Why Should a Company Invest in Research and Development?
Research, development and innovation (RDI) activities are a pathway to strengthening competitiveness, increasing expertise, and conquering new markets.
Business development offers companies the opportunity to create new products, services, and operating models that differentiate them from competitors and respond to evolving customer needs.
There is a wide range of funding opportunities and collaboration partners available for RDI activities — and we are here to help you navigate them.
Developing Towards Growth
Get inspired by business stories from the Turku region – read our articles to discover how RDI activities have transformed ideas into growth and taken business to the next level.
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Intensive R&D Accelerates Green Transition at Meyer Turku Shipyard
NEcOLEAP, Meyer Turku’s flagship R&D program, has generated a range of innovations for building more…
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Global Innovation in Action – Revvity Empowers Labs to Detect Rare Newborn Diseases on Time
Revvity is a global market leader in newborn screening systems. Developing these systems requires top…
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Salo-based Vetcare’s strength lies in efficient drug development – creates medicines for animal welfare
Housed at the Salo IoT Campus is possibly the world’s smallest veterinary pharmaceutical company, Vetcare,…
Driving Growth with the Power of Higher Education
The four top universities in the Turku region offer companies strong research, expert networks, and the courage to experiment — everything you need to turn an idea into an international solution. Collaboration accelerates business growth, renewal, and competitiveness. When research meets business, the results are sustainable.
As Mika Maliranta, Director of Labore and Professor at the University of Turku, puts it:
“The best outcomes come when companies and universities engage in RDI activities hand in hand.”
Seize the collaboration opportunities offered by universities! At Business Turku, we help you find the right contacts and take the next steps forward.
Note! Unfortunately, RDI vouchers are currently not available for application.
Discover how your company could benefit from the expertise of the University of Turku.
Turku University of Applied Sciences offers companies practical support for product, service, and process development by leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise to build a sustainable future and a good life.
With over 200 RDI projects annually, companies gain access to expert knowledge, student creativity, and modern development environments. Every fourth project is carried out in collaboration with an international network. At Turku UAS, research and development cover areas such as low-emission engines, improved acoustics, new materials, and everyday solutions for care work.
Explore the RDI offering of Turku University of Applied Sciences.
Discover how your company could benefit from Åbo Akademi University’s expertise.
Yrkeshögskolan Novia’s research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities aim to develop society and working life while actively engaging in regional, national, and international innovation networks. Each year, Novia carries out around 170 RDI projects with a total value of approximately €22.8 million.
In addition to Turku, the university operates in Vaasa, Raseborg, and Jakobstad, and it focuses on smart systems and artificial intelligence, striving to be a national forerunner in these areas. Through these strengths, Novia aims to contribute to building a fair, sustainable, and inspiring future for Finland. Novia operates in line with Agenda 2030 and the goals of sustainable development.
Discover how your company could benefit from Novia’s expertise.
Get in touch with our RDI experts
Reeta Huhtinen
Account Manager, Circular Economy and Bioeconomy
+358 40 083 2488
reeta.huhtinen@businessturku.fi
Lotta Kujanpää
Senior Advisor, Digital Business
+358 40 722 0333
lotta.kujanpaa@businessturku.fi
Janne Lahtiranta
Account Manager, Wellbeing
+358 40 078 9984
janne.lahtiranta@businessturku.fi
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