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Finnish partner: Novia University of Applied Sciences - Innovative solutions: when others hesitate, we create ⭐️

13 August 2024
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Today we introduce our Finnish partner:

Novia University of Applied Sciences – Innovative solutions: when others hesitate, we create ⭐️

We combine research with business theory and education, amplifying it with design thinking methodology, to create businesses that not only survive but also thrive as a result.

The Faculty of Business Administration at the Novia University of Applied Sciences focuses on identifying and solving challenges in profitability, business development, and innovation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the framework of a sustainable perspective. By applying innovative and research-based methods, we streamline the creation of successful and profitable businesses.

Focus Areas:

🔆 Triple Helix model of innovation:
Using the Triple Helix Model to create collaboration between higher education students, research, and SMEs to enhance sustainability and societal prosperity.

🔆 Supporting digitalization:
Supporting the integration of digital technologies among SMEs. We combine strategic and operational efforts to fortify the transformation.

🔆Innovative processes:
Facing the demand for innovation processes within the public sector, in addition to innovation processes in businesses. Collaboration and service design in municipal partnerships strengthen democracy, while innovation in small businesses drives sustainable growth.

🔆 Creating circular SMEs
Partnership development and the creation of circular business models, emphasizing sustainability and circularity to reach a carbon neutral Finland by 2035.

🔆 Socially sustainable entrepreneurship
Relies on networking and community strengthening activities. These lead to more jobs, innovation, and growth.