Research, Development, and Innovation
The aim of our research, development, and innovation activities (RDI) is to develop society and working life, and to be an active player in the regional and national innovation system. Novia UAS had 181 active projects year 2024 and the total value of the project portfolio was approximately 28.6 million euro.
Novia UAS collaborate with municipalities, organisations, and companies to support and strengthen our own regions. Through these collaborations we also strengthen our teaching. We collaborate with other universities both nationally and internationally. We work according to Agenda 2030's sustainability goals.
Competence, Commitment, and Sustainability
Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) means producing new knowledge, new or improved products, methods, and services through systematic and methodological work.
Novia UAS RDI activities follow the definitions of Statistics Finland and take place mainly in various projects financed largely by external funds. Innovation activities follow the guidelines set out in the National Roadmap for Research, Development and Innovation.
Research, Development, and Innovation are rooted in education and the needs of working life. Novia UAS has six Research Areas which form the basis of the faculties RDI activities. List of projects.
Project Portfolio
During the year, 181 projects were ongoing at Novia UAS, and the total value of the project portfolio was approximately 28,6 million euros. Distribution by Research Area (Sustainable Technology 25%, Maritime Technology 20%, Wellbeing in Society 10%, Sustainable Businesses and Societes 9%, Culture as Force for Change 13%, Transformative Pathways in Bioeconomy 23% of the portfolio’s value).
Project Porfolio 2024
Research Areas
Sustainable Technology
We develop new methods for production and use of renewable energy where decentralized and sustainable energy distribution systems include increasingly intelligent system solutions
Maritime Technology
We have strong knowledge and good conditions for development and innovation activities in a simulator environment.
Wellbeing in Society
We initiate development in the field of social and health care regionally, nationally and internationally.
Sustainable Businesses and Societies
We are solution oriented and respond to the challenges of business life through an entrepreneurial mindset.
Culture as Force
for Change
We have diverse expertise in entrepreneurship, business development and cultural export
both in cultural education and for the region.
Transformative Pathways in Bioeconomy
We have strong knowledge cluster, solid project knowledge, advanced research and focused applications.
Novialia - Novia UAS' publication site
Novia's publications, blogs, podcasts can be found on Novialia.
Publications och productions 2024
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Type A: 59
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Type D: 56
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Type E: 151
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Public artistic and design activities 582
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Totalt: 854
Detailed information
You can find more information about our publications and projects on the site Research.fi
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