Ecosystems and clusters
The open innovation ecosystem Kuopio Health is an excellent example of collaboration that supports business growth, builds networks and accelerates the creation of new companies. Newer and rapidly developing ecosystems also include the water and energy clusters.
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Agri-Food Cluster North Savo aims to position the region as a leader in sustainable food production and a hub for food innovation.
The cluster brings together forward-thinking actors to address shared challenges and provide development support through various funding channels. Serving as a platform for collaboration and growth, Agri-Food fosters idea refinement and practical implementation while promoting adaptability and sustainable development within the regional food system.
The cluster brings together companies, research, education and development organisations, municipalities, and associations, building cooperation networks at the local, national and international levels. It also shares knowledge and expertise and actively supports the development of network members by enabling new initiatives and development projects.
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The North Savo bio and circular economy ecosystem supports the growth of companies in the sector by bringing together leading actors and services for the development of technology, products and services, as well as business operations.
The cluster promotes sustainable development by aligning material needs and flows, developing high value-added products, and researching alternative biomaterials.
Ecosystem services:
- Innovation process
- Research and product development
- Internationalisation
- Measurement, analysis, testing and piloting services
- Commercialisation and marketing
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DigiCenter supports Northern Savo companies in their digital transformation journeys by providing services that improve digital skills, foster technology testing and increase networking of companies.
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF DIGICENTER
- Establish a digitalization competence center (Digital Innovation Hub) in Northern Savo Region
- Monitor and maintain up-to-date information on digital technologies and their maturity levels.
- Perform research and development projects on digitalization.
- Solve demanding business problems together with customers by using means of digitalization.
- Support introduction of new digital technologies in Northern Savo companies
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The goal of the Comprehensive Security Cluster is to ensure that Eastern Finland and its regions remain viable and capable of renewal in all circumstances. Vitality grows from close and innovative cooperation between individuals, companies, research and educational institutions, organizations and the public sector.
The Comprehensive Security Cluster North Savo | pohjois-savo.fi
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Kuopio Health is an ever-growing, international community of entrepreneurs, seasoned business professionals, educational, medical and governmental experts who are dedicated to working together towards discovering and accelerating relevant ideas based on pressing human needs and ultimately transforming them into viable commercial applications.
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Kuopio Water Cluster is a network of universities, research institutions, and companies dedicated to advancing clean water solutions.
The cluster focuses on research, development and innovation in the water sector in the North Savo region and across Finland. It provides product development, testing and commercialisation services for water technology companies.
Cluster services:
- Testing and analysis services
- Prototypes and demonstrations
- Piloting services
- Expert consulting
- Data analysis and storage
- Training
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Through business cooperation and innovation activities, the Wellbeing Services County of North Savo aims to promote the scientific research, testing and usability of new pharmaceutical, device-based, data-driven and operational solutions.
In the Living Lab service of the Science Service Center, ideas, products and services can be tested in a real patient environment in both specialised and primary healthcare. Research and testing are carried out in accordance with permit procedures, under professional supervision and without compromising patient safety.
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Energy Cluster North Savo promotes and supports the renewable energy industry, e.g. in terms of hydrogen economy, carbon dioxide recovery and the innovation of new energy storage systems.
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Materiakeskus located in Kuopio provides RDI services and tailored training for companies. The centre is maintained by regional educational institutions. It combines state-of-the-art equipment, top-level expertise and extensive experience in solving material technology-related challenges faced by businesses.
Material technology is needed across many industries as an enabler of product development and innovation. Materials research forms the foundation for strengthening companies’ competitiveness and developing new business. A strong local materials research centre brings added value to companies and serves them locally.
Pohjois-Savon kone ja materiaaliteknologia | materiakeskus.fi