Digital Economy
We explore digital information
The digital economy focuses on researching and developing ways to understand, utilize, visualize, preserve, and secure information, along with related innovations.
We promote responsible digitalization and business regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Digital Economy drives responsible digitalization and the creation of new value. We focus on digital information management, the creative economy, and secure game-based technologies that serve both society and industry.
We collaborate annually with 300 different organizations in research and development at the regional, national, and international levels.
Your Partner in Research and Development
Research Centre for Digital Information Management Digitalia
Research Centre for Digital Information Management Digitalia
Driving Digital Transformation through Sustainable Data and Business Innovation
Creative Industries Research Unit
Creative Industries Research Unit
Creative Solutions for Businesses and Communities
Cyber Security and Game Technologies
Cyber Security and Game Technologies
Innovative Solutions for Smart and Safe Cities and Businesses
Discover our Research Projects
Digital Economy
Time for (S)heroes in fashion, costume design, and art installations for sustainable future, zero waste, digital processes, and co-design
Time for (S)heroes is a capacity building project for prospective fashion and…
Digital Economy
AI enhanced cross-border archives – ArchXAI
ArchXAI is a cross-border initiative that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make…
Digital Economy
Introduction of nature and culture sites for locals and visitors – INACS
The INACS project opens a gateway to the rich natural and cultural…
What’s New….
News
Aalto University establishes a professorship of practice position in data economy in cooperation with Xamk
The new professorship strengthens the collaboration between Aalto University and South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences. It brings data economy expertise to Mikkeli to support…
Experience
From Screens to Scenes – INACS team on the road in Latvia and Estonia
In mid-October 2025, the INACS project team gathered for a three-day cross-border workshop trip to Latvia and Estonia. The goal was to strengthen collaboration clarify…
News
Digital Archiving Futures event in Mikkeli sparked great interest among information management experts
More than 400 experts from libraries, archives, and museums participated in the international event held at the beginning of September. There were over a hundred…