RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION ACTIVITIES

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1 RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION ACTIVITIES

2 KYAMK CAMPUSES A multidisciplinary institute of higher education that produces high-quality professional expertise in close co-operation with the world of work and other organisations of education, training and research. Owned by South-Eastern Finland s University of Applied Sciences Ltd. Turnover 29 million ( ) KOUVOLA: app. 1,785 students Kasarminmäki Campus Business Administration Culture Social and Health Care KOTKA: app. 2,550 students Metsola Campus Technology and Transport Social and Health Care Business (Logistics) Permanent staff 330 ( ) Students number app. 4,300 ( ) 30 degree programmes, 7 of which are master level programmes FINLAND NORWAY SWEDEN Kouvola RUSSIA Helsinki Kotka Oslo Stockholm St Petersburg ESTONIA DENMARK 3

3 SPECIALISATIONS, SPEARHEADS AND PROFILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY RDI Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences focuses on education and RDI activities that improve the area s economic structure. Kyamk s specialitions Sustainable energy solutions Competitive logistics and sea transport and their safety Well-being and business services KYAMK S SPEARHEADS ARE ICT and cybersecurity simulation knowledge and gamification service design KYAMK PROFILE Kyamk s profile is based on expertise in international affairs and Russia, working in co-operation with the field of higher education and the business world (LCCE ). Kyamk aims to generate multidisciplinary, strategy based research projects, which are closely connected to teaching. RDI focuses strongly on special fields chosen by Kyamk. Measured by the total budget of all projects, the value of the project portfolio is about EUR 12 million, of which the annual turnover is EUR 4,5 million. Kyamk s 60 projects are implemented by 200 employees (approx. 65 person-years). Funding comes from various sources, such as ministries, companies, municipalities and Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation). In Kyamk, all fields of study implement multidisciplinary RDI projects. Paid services and learning laboratories are also part of RDI activities. EUR 12 million THE TOTAL BUDGET of all projects (the value of the project portfolio) EUR 4,5 million THE ANNUAL TURNOVER 60 PROJECTS 200 EMPLOYEES 4 5

4 COMPETITIVE LOGISTICS (NELI North European Logistic Institute) COMPETITIVE LOGISTICS (NELI) References Neli increases the competitiveness of the logistics industry by enhancing new innovations and value-added solutions. Our team consists of specialists in the following sectors: Development of logistics business concepts and processes Identification of new business opportunities Operational networking of logistics hubs and clusters Development of resource efficient and safe port operations and intermodal transport systems Development of green and efficient transport corridors Marketing of logistics services Project management services 1) Green and efficient transport corridors - ELLO developing the competitiveness of South Finnish logistics corridor - Ecologically Friendly Port - EU-Finland-Russia Intermodal Railway Corridor - Trik Kunda-Kotka-Kronstadt triangle traffic prestudy 2) Operational networking of logistics hubs - SULOIN Sustainable logistics solutions through international networking - Hyötyvirta and Tehola logistics hubs in Kouvola - Hamina Ecoport - Development of logistics business concepts and processes - RENEWTECH The Southeast Finland Wind Power Technology Cluster More information: 6 7

5 MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY (Kyamk is a partner in Kotka Maritime Research Centre) Our team is specialized in the following sectors: Safety management Identifying hazards and risks, human errors, risk and error management, incident reporting Security threats and risks Identifying threats and risks, analysis methods, governmental co-operation Oil combating in shoreline and its logistics Oil combating methods in shoreline, waste logistics Search and rescue Training of volunteer rescuers, development of search and rescue systems and services, co-operation with the authorities Winter navigation Training of navigators (IceTrain -course), training material Winter navigation Cleantechnology for vessels Ship emissions measuring, Cleantech Energy efficiency of the vessels MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY References ResCop , budget 1.6 M, EU ENPI CBC programme project improves cooperation between Finland and Russia in sea rescue services. Several partners from Finland and St Petersburg MIMIC , budget 2.1 M, EU Programme Central Baltic The aim was to minimize risks related to the sea transport of oil by developing comprehensive safety strategies. Several university partners around the Baltic Sea SÖKÖ (Oil Spill Response) , budget 1.0 M, The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) The aim has been to develop a regional oil spill response system for emergency services, create a model for the coordination of a large oil spill cleaning activities for the authorities. The partners in Finland include several authorities More information: 8 9

6 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS Fields of interest / expertise SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS References The emission laboratory has made exhaust gas emission measurements for power plants, process industry and shipping companies since (Several projects have been carried out mostly with funding from national sources.) Heat/cold distribution calculations, measurements, simulations Energy efficiency, energy audits, sustainable development (persons qualified to act as the manager in energy audit projects related to heating systems in Finland, also certificated to write EPC for buildings) CO 2 balance, cleantech, waste management solutions Power plant simulator development and training Renewable energy sources: biomass, biogas, wind, solar BSR-Innoship ( , EU Baltic Sea Region Programme) Development of new and innovative solutions for the environmental management of the Baltic Sea region Biotuli (Bioflame) ( , The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Development of new business concepts and innovation for promotion of use of biomaterials and bioenergy Renewtech ( , The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Development of international excellence for wind energy industry BLESK ( , Finnish Russian ENPI -programme) Promotion of wind energy and landfill waste in energy production Step to Ecosupport ( , Finnish Russian ENPI programme) Promotion of energy saving in South-East Finland and the St Petersburg region Midnight Sun Finland Kyamk s team (teachers and students) has built solar boats and took part in the World Championships in the Netherlands in 2012 and They came third in both competitions

7 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Specialized in the following sectors: User perspectives to service provision, design and marketable solutions Children and youth: public services and the third sector Gerontology Acute care Methods: Living Lab Gamification SOCIAL SCIENCE AND POLICY Specialized in the following sectors: Social science and policy Employment and wellbeing at work Services for immigrants and minority groups Quantitative and qualitative methodology Policy-relevant research REFERENCES related to Health and Social care and to Social science and policy Moving towards wellbeing: ( Finnish- Russian ENPI programme) The project enhanced and strengthened health and social care enterprise co-operation between Kymenlaakso, Lahti, Vyborg and St Petersburg regions. The project created cross-border business opportunities in the welfare sector and provided the conditions for joint innovation and testing. Empowerment of families with children ( , Finnish-Russian ENPI programme) The project developed multicultural competence of health and social care professionals from South-East Finland and social workers from the Leningrad region and promoted their mutual exchange of information. In addition, the project increased the mobility of workers between Finland and Russia in the border district.

8 SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DESIGN SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DESIGN References Based on user-centered processes and analysis of customer behaviour Interdisciplined processes: Business Design Social and Health care User data gathering and analysis based on the data User-driven processes, end users participate in the development Service blueprint, Service journey, Frontstage, Service touchpoints Study curriculums Co-teaching (business and design) Bachelor s and Master s levels Living Lab cases: Neloskierre (national, 14 UAS): What is living lab in UAS? Kasarminmäki Living Lab: How to use Living Lab methods at Kymenlaakso UAS? Vetovoimainen Kymenlaakso project: How to develop attractiveness of the Kymenlaakso region based on user experience in many levels. Many projects are under development related to service management and service design

9 ENTREPRENEURSHIP RDI ENTREPRENEURSHIP RDI References We have expertise for Evaluation of entrepreneurial potential on an individual level Entrepreneurial passion, authentic entrepreneurship Developing innovation and entrepreneurial competences in context Entrepreneurship coaching Facilitation of student-based startups (in co-operation with Aalto University and student-led Entrepreneurship Societies) LCCE Entrepreneurship curriculum in the Learning and Competence Creating Ecosystem LCCE model Emerging themes: entrepreneurial leadership and international entrepreneurship Faculty members entrepreneurial behaviours and methods The entrepreneurial university and innovation ecosystems In partnership with the international FORFI academic entrepreneurship project (funded by Norwegian Research Council) Tromssa and Stavanger (Norway), New York University and UT Austin (USA), Kingston (UK), Chalmers and Lund (Sweden), Aalto and Kyamk (Finland) Boosting young start-up entrepreneurs The project aims to develop start-up entrepreneurs skills. The target group consists of young people aged 20 to 30, who have not yet registered a business. New vigour for unemployed The goal is to instruct unemployed participants in entrepreneurship and develop new opportunities for employment by using entrepreneurial solutions and increasing the awareness of business opportunities

10 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY References Our ICT research is focused on two main areas: Game industry research covers fields such as gamification, serious games and simulations educational games MOOC ehealth: games, apps and technology to improve well-being the next generation of multi-modal user interfaces Cyber security research covers fields such as penetration testing intrusion testing data center security maritime security communications network infrastructure security gamifying the cyber security learning platforms Game Cluster ( , The European Regional Development Fund, ERDF) The aim of the project is the generation of a game industry business-driven cluster and establishment of high-quality education in Southern Finland. Game-innovations ( The European Social Fund) The aim of the project is to create new innovative serious gaming applications especially for security and well-being sectors

11 WOOD CONSTRUCTION AND PRODUCTS Wood Academy WOOD CONSTRUCTION AND PRODUCTS Wood Academy, References The diverse RDI expertise covers the following: Structural engineering of modern wooden buildings Restorative environment design of interiors Generative design using algorithms and CNC-machining Conservation of wooden furniture and building parts Product development by design Etc. Restorative environments - Well-being and the business of wood ( ) The European Social Fund (ESF) product companies restorative knolwedge and skills and to encourage and help them to develop business plans and innovations and to grow. The project collected information and best practices and combined them to produce innovations together with existing companies and start-up enterprises. Wood Academy ( ) The European Social Fund (ESF) The objective of the project was to establish the Wood Academy Centre of Expertise, which researches, develops, and promotes networking and arranges training for the wood products industry in South-East Finland. The idea was also to offer an open innovation platform for new products and services and explore innovation and commercialization conditions with innovative entrepreneurs in order to reduce unemployment resulting from structural change in South- East Finland. 20 Meeri Heikkilä 21

12 SUMMARY OF RECENT EU REFERENCES CONTACT PERSONS Project name Funding Program Period Project Code Researchers Night FP7 Marie Curie Researchers Night FP7 Marie Curie 2012 Co Create Comenius LLP FI-KA3- KA3MP Moving Towards Wellbeing ENPI SE 490 Blesk ENPI SE 178 Rescop ENPI SE 248 Empowerment of Families with Children ENPI SE 141 Step to Ecosupport ENPI SE670 Ecologically friendly port ENPI SE747 MIMIC Central Baltic CB38 Snoopy Central Baltic SFE16 Efficient, Safe and Sustainable Traffic at Sea Baltic Sea Region contract 013 Baltic Sea cooperation for reducing ship and port emissions through knowledge and innovation-based economy Baltic Sea Region Director of RDI, Markku Huhtinen tel (0) Well-being and business services: Chief Research Officer, Valdemar Kallunki tel (0) Competitive logistics and sea transport: Chief Research Officer, Mervi Nurminen tel (0) Sustainable energy solutions: Chief Research Officer, Juhani Talvela tel (0)

13 GROW STRONG! KYMENLAAKSON AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU KYMENLAAKSO UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES P.O.Box 9 FI Kotka, FINLAND Tel fax registry@kyamk.fi firstname.lastname@kyamk.fi