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Role of Regions in Developing Innovation Performance in Finland. Success factors in Finnish innovation system. Finnish high-standard education system Investments in research and development Regional universities Technology Centres as platforms for interaction
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Role of Regions in Developing Innovation Performance in Finland
Success factors in Finnish innovation system • Finnish high-standard education system • Investments in research and development • Regional universities • Technology Centres as platforms for interaction • Centre of Expertise Programme as a catalyst • Specialization of expertise between regions • Focus on world class knowledge • Public – private partnership • Structural Funds supporting innovativeness • Long-span networking (e.g. Multipolis Model)
Centres of ExpertisePartners at regional level Joint strategy
Linking regions into interaction:Multipolis network of Northern Areas Oulu Helsinki
Octopus – an example of unique live mobile test network • Octopus is a unique network, set up to promote the creation and development of new mobile services • A development and testing platform in live radio-network • GSM/GPRS/EDGE/3G network intended only for testing purpose • more advanced than the commercial networks • Development and testing support • information, expert advice, test planning, documentation • Business services • communications, marketing, business support, training • An open network including the top players in the field • a network of expertise • potential partners and customers
The role of regions Michael Porter: ”Competitive advantage lies increasingly in local aspects – knowledge, relationships and motivation – that distant rivals cannot replicate”