Biovalley Finland Director Tanja Risikko Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius 22.9.2018

Central Ostrobothnia Kokkola Industrial Park KIP Biggest chemisty cluster in Nordic Countries 80 companies, export 1,1 billion €/y, 2200 staff Investments 415 M€ / 5 years A great example of industrial symbiosis Port of Kokkola - 3. largest in Finland Versatile primary production, excess of biomasses The largest lithium deposits in Europe Growing and developing Kokkola Campus 69 000 inhabitants in the region KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

University Consortia in Finland Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius University of Jyväskylä University of Oulu University of Vaasa Kajaani University Consortium University of Oulu University of Jyväskylä University of Lapland University of Eastern Finland Seinäjoki University Consortium University of Tampere Tampere University of Technology University of Helsinki University of Arts University of Vaasa Mikkeli University Consortium University of Helsinki Lappeenranta University of Technology Aalto University Pori University Consortium Tampere University of Technology University of Tampere University of Turku Aalto University Lahti University Consortium University of Helsinki Lappeenranta University of Technology Aalto University KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius Universities of Jyväskylä, Oulu and Vaasa Education (JYU), Social Sciences (JYU), Information technology (JYU), Chemistry (OU), Business studies (VU) Focus: Learning and teaching, novel learning environments Social inclusion & participation, wellbeing services Research supporting the renewal of industries 4500 students with previous studies & experience Staff of 120 experts in joint teams Total funding 8,6M€, external funding > 60% KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

Biovalley Finland Excellence hub of chemistry, bioeconomy and mineral economy Renewal of traditional industry sectors by circular economy Consortium of 24 partners: industries, universities, research and educational organisations, communities, business agents Project portfolio: 40 Million € Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius Coordination of the Biovalley consortium Research in cathalytic prosesses and materials, battery chemicals, smart monitoring systems, business, ecosocial aspects Masters’ programs and continuing education in relevant fields KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

Example: KUCC Research in Battery Chemical value chain KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius Geological Survey of Finland Natural Resources Institute Finland The Federation of Education in Central Ostrobothnia Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius Centria University of Applied Sciences KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

Talent creation, attraction, retention Strengths and challenges of KUCC Our profile supports the region’s and universities’ goals Strong universities and yet sufficient independence Easy communication in region and with industries. Mentoring groups for professors We are proud of what we do – easy atmosphere to join Adult student profile Good facilities Crucial to find the first key persons Limited number of academic position High share of external funding KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

Bringing in talent Next steps : Prioritizing the needs and setting the next targets with the universties and region Talent exporting, talent sharing Recognizing the still unused talent close to us Increasing the visiting ”internal” and ”external” scholars Mixing the experts of the universities, RI’s and industry Open science community to all PhD students Initiations and pilots with good partners (SITRA, ministries etc) KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018

Thank You Tanja Risikko tanja.risikko@chydenius.fi KOKKOLA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM CHYDENIUS 22.9.2018