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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 147 active projects year 2022 and the total value of the project portfolio was approximately 19.7 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.

Novia UAS Vision, Profile, Mission, and Values

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 maintains special skills in six areas which form the basis of the institutions RDI activities.

List of Novia UAS projects.

Business Development

We are solution oriented and respond to the challenges of business life through an entrepreneurial mindset.

Automation and Maritime Simulation

We have strong knowledge and good conditions for development and innovation activities in a simulator environment.

Bioeconomy and Sustainable
use of Natural Resources

We have strong knowledge cluster, solid project knowledge, advanced research and focused applications.

Sustainable Energy
Technology

We develop new methods for production and use of renewable energy where decentralized and sustainable energy distribution systems include increasingly intelligent system solutions