From national to transnational innovation and solutions for the ageing 16.9.2010 Leena Silvennoinen
Contents 1. Competitiveness strategy for Helsinki metropolitan area 2. National Centre of Expertise program OSKE 3. Transnational innovation: Baltic Sea Region Stars 4. Active for Life
Competitiveness strategy for Helsinki metropolitan area Key questions Development priorities 3 Tapiola Towers SRV Viitoset
National Centre of Expertise programme OSKE pooling top expertise as a resource for business operations, job creation and regional development through competence clusters
What is a competence cluster? Quadruple Helix of companies, research organizations, public authorities and end-users of services and products Each nationally prioritized competence cluster (total 13) is catalyzed by 4-7 centers of expertise, promoting innovation collaboration, situated in different geographic areas and having complementary expertise Competence cluster can be Industry-driven (Forest Cluster) Technology-driven (e.g. Nanotechnology, HealthBIO) Application-driven (e.g. Living business) Service-oriented (Tourism and Experience Business)
Helsinki Centre of Expertise for Health and Wellbeing Research results providers Providers of technology and support services Well-being service providers Payers of well-being services End users
Cluster evolution in Finland 1994-2006 Local development 2007-2009 National clusters IN 1 COMPETENCE CLUSTER IN 9 COMPETENCE CLUSTERS ROVANIEMI 2010- Transnational clusters KOKKOLA RAAHE OULU KAJAANI Strategic idea: Becoming an internationally acknowledged and attractive innovation hub in strategically prioritized areas Main impacts: I. Critical mass in world-class experience II. Access to global value chains Targets: I. Establishing strategic partnerships II. Networking across disciplines and sectors VAASA KUOPIO SEINÄJOKI JOENSUU JYVÄSKYLÄ SAVONLINNA MIKKELI TAMPERE PO RI HÄMEENLINNA LAHTI LAPPEENRANTA HYVINKÄÄ KOUVOLA HELSINKI TURKU
WIN WIN - WIN Transnational cooperation in Baltic Sea Region Competitiveness strategy for Helsinki metropolitan area
Transnational innovation
Transnational clusters
Baltic Sea Region STARS
Thematic areas in the BSR innovation cooperation Sustainability Cleantech and Future Energy Wellbeing and Health Future Transport Safety and security Accessibility and Attractiveness Prosperity Digital business and services, and ubiquitous solutions Policies
Active for Life
ACTIVE FOR LIFE 2010 - Purpose 1. Provide innovative cross-sectorial solutions and business concepts TO KEEP THE AGEING POPULATION AN ACTIVE PART OF SOCIETY 2. Build a strong mutual springboard for cooperation with Asian markets 3. Solutions will be based on a holistic view of users and their future needs
Active for Life where and what s new? Open innovation platform for new service models National activation of all interested actors to create and strengthen cooperation in research, service development and service provision For public sector as payers: development of services strategy and procurement methods to activate and allow renewal
Active for Life who?
Targeted outcomes 1. Numerous new broad and cross-sectorial service concepts and solutions to enhance the wellbeing of ageing population in the Baltic Sea Region. 2.Better win-win between public and private sector: need-based solutions that deliver positive effects on wellbeing and at the same time are affordable (= good costbenefit ratio = sustainable business). 3. New strategic business coalitions in the region. 4. Open up new Asian markets in this field of business for the Baltic Sea Region. 5. Better BSR-level cooperation and knowledge sharing 6.Raised user- and demand-driven innovation activity and open innovation preparedness and capability in all 5 countries within the value chain. 7. Spin-off projects.
Key points 1. Transnational clusters are the future 2. World leading innovation hubs 3. New solutions through cooperation in the interfaces and across fields of expertise