Research units
Our research units each contribute their expertise to strengthening the vitality and wellbeing of our region.
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Research-based knowledge and impactful business collaboration
Competitiveness and growth with the expertise of our 12 research units
Our experts actively collaborate with our partners through research, development and innovation activities to meet the needs of companies and working life.
Forms of cooperation include, for example, co-funded research, contract research and development projects tailored to the needs of companies.
In addition to research and development projects, research units and laboratories in various fields produce, among other things, versatile product development, measurement and analysis services for the needs of the business field.
Our Research Units
Digitalia – Research center for digital information management
Digitalia – Research center for digital information management
Digitalia is a research center established in 2015 that promotes the preservation, usability, and business potential of information, as well as related innovations.
Creative Industries
Creative Industries
The Creative Economy Research Unit focuses on creative technologies and business. Our activities are user-oriented, and we support innovation across various fields.
Cybersecurity and game technologies research unit
Cybersecurity and game technologies research unit
The Cybersecurity and Game Technology Research Unit applies game technologies and cybersecurity in diverse research and development projects. Our goal is to create intelligent and secure urban and business environments.
Promotion of Health and Wellbeing
Promotion of Health and Wellbeing
In the Promotion of Health and Wellbeing Research Unit, we aim to identify future trends and develop solutions that enable us to respond more effectively to upcoming wellbeing challenges.
Juvenia – Youth Research and Development Unit
Juvenia – Youth Research and Development Unit
The Juvenia Research and Development Center for Youth Work aims to support youth equality and participation through impactful research and development activities.
Responsible Food Services
Responsible Food Services
Our research unit aims to strengthen the regional food system, service business, and internationalization. Our development work is solution-oriented, interactive, and based on multidisciplinary collaboration.
Evolving Working Life
Evolving Working Life
The Evolving Working Life Research Unit promotes the renewal of working life through competence development. We define goals and solutions in close collaboration with the world of work, anticipating future skills needs. Our activities are based on research and research-based development.
Bio- and Circular Economy
Bio- and Circular Economy
Sustainable value from natural resources and the circular economy
Energy Engineering and Technology
Energy Engineering and Technology
New smart power for the energy transition
Logistics and maritime transport
Logistics and maritime transport
Towards safer and cleaner transport on land, sea, and in the air
Materials and environmental protection
Materials and environmental protection
The materials and environmental safety research unit focuses on clean technological solutions in the bio, water, and circular economy sectors, materials monitoring, and the management of risks related to environmental conditions and health.
Forest bioeconomy and new technologies
Forest bioeconomy and new technologies
The forest bioeconomy and new technologies research unit focuses on higher-value biochar products, material efficiency in construction and the circular economy, as well as the processing and utilization of post-consumer textiles.