Tekes in the Finnish Innovation Environment FinnWell technology programme Kalevi Virta Programme Manager Tekes National Technology Agency of Finland

General introduction of Tekes FinnWell background Programme status Kalevi Virta Programme Manager Tekes National Technology Agency of Finland

Milestones of Finnish technology policy 1979 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1986 1990 1991 1992 1992 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 1999 1999 2002 2004 National technology committee Council of State resolution on technology policy Founding of Tekes Technology programmes started EUREKA started OECD assessment of Finland's science and technology policy EU framework agreement on research cooperation Report of the technology programme committee Finland becomes a member of CERN Finland the chair country for EUREKA Founding of Finland's EU R&D secretariat EEA agreement intensified research cooperation with the EU Finland becomes a member of the EU Finland becomes a member of ESA Government decision to increase R&D funding Founding of Employment and Economic Development Centres Finnish R&D funding exceeds 3 % of GDP Finnish Presidency of the EU Preparation of the European Research Area Finland in the global economy -report Structural assessment of the research system DM 36100 03-2005 Copyright © Tekes

Public sector activities of R&D in Finland PARLIAMENT Science and Technology Policy Council GOVERNMENT Ministry of Education Ministry of Trade and Industry Ministry of Trade and Industry Other ministries and their institutes Academy of Finland Tekes Sitra Finnvera Oyj Finpro Universities VTT Regional TE-Centres

Innovation environment in Finland Resources and funding R&D at companies 3,528 Business Angels 387 Private From abroad 158 Venture capitalists: Private 294 Industry Investment Ltd 40 (additional gov. investment 42) Sitra 32 VTT 213 (63) Finnvera 364 (41) Universities 976 (443) Tekes 395 Finpro 31 (19) Academy of Finland 185 The figures represent the total extent of each organisation in million euros in 2004, the figure for business angels is from year 2003. In parenthesis the share that is funded from the State budget. The funds of Tekes, the Academy of Finland and Innofin are funded entirely from the State budget. Ministries, TE-Centres, sectorial research 302 (229) Innofin 5 (4) Public Business development Marketing Internationalisation Basic research Applied research Business R&D The figures represent the total extent of each organisation in million euros in 2004. In parenthesis the share that is funded from the State budget. The funds of Tekes, the Academy of Finland and Innofin are funded entirely from the State budget.

Tekes’ mission statement Tekes’ primary objective is to promote the competitiveness of Finnish industry and the service sector by technological means. Activities aim to diversify production structures, increase production and exports, and create a foundation for employment and societal well-being. DM 32189 04-2003 Copyright © Tekes

Objectives of Tekes Excellence in R&D ensures a strong national knowledge base Excellent R&D increases in Finland with more companies and research organisations participating. This strengthens the national knowledge base in sectors and clusters vital to the national economy and society as a whole. Internationalisation of innovation The Finnish innovation environment offers companies and research units an excellent framework for adopting and utilising existing international knowledge as well as for networking with high-level international partners to create new knowledge and business opportunities. Innovative high-growth companies The number of technology-based companies increases; they grow more rapidly and create new job opportunities. Regional development Technology and innovation support regional development so that the impact objectives of technology policy are fully achieved in each region. Productivity and renewal of business and industry Strong innovation activity helps existing companies to grow more rapidly. Companies and the structures of business and industry are renewed and diversified, improving the productivity of both the industrial and service sectors. This enhances society’s ability to provide job opportunities in an increasingly competitive world. Direct impact of innovation on well-being Technologies are developed and utilised in a way that ensures balanced development of the economy, social well-being and the environment.

Impact of Tekes activities Boosting exports, broadening industrial and economic base, generating new jobs and improving well-being. Competitiveness, profitability and growth New businesses, start-ups Societal and environmental impacts Projects and programmes International cooperation Research institutes and universities Enterprises Tekes provides expert services and R&D funding coordinates programmes

Application focus areas Environment and energy Environmentally friendly and ecologically effective solutions Solutions for climate change management Acceptable and profitable energy Productivity ICT utilisation Services Quality and productivity of services New service businesses New models for public and private partnerships Service innovations Security and safety Security at work and in systems Data security Renewing products and business concepts The aim is to renew and strengthen our strong industrial clusters Competitive products and services Modern process and production technologies in business applications Work and leisure Productive, creative and motivating solutions Use of space Enjoyment and experiences in leisure time Health and well-being Human approach, quality and productivity in health care Products and services to support health and well-being Business oriented approach DM 129863 03-2005 Copyright © Tekes

In 2003 Tekes allocated 395 million euros for R&D projects. R&D input in Finland Total 5.0 billion euros, 3.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2003. Public sector 1.5 billion euros Enterprises 3.5 billion euros In 2003 Tekes allocated 395 million euros for R&D projects. DM 36100 01-2005 Copyright © Tekes Sources: Statistics Finland and Tekes

Total Tekes R&D funding in 2003 Total 392 million euros and 2,196 projects Industrial R&D grants to companies 156 million euros Research funding for universities and research institutes 162 million euros Capital loans for R&D to companies 34 million euros Industrial R&D loans to companies 40 million euros DM 80983 01-2004 Copyright © Tekes

What are Technology Programmes? Multiproject programmes initiated, steered and part-financed by Tekes Focused on a key technology sector Implemented in cooperation by companies and research units Companies can participate with their own projects or by joining common research projects Projects and results are partially public DM 30256 02-2004 Copyright © Tekes Picture: © Imtec

Technology programme model Steering group enterprises Research projects of research institutes and universities Grants Tekes preparation coordination decision making Synergy Networking Part financing Grants Loans Capital loans Company R&D projects Pictures: © ESA, Okmetic, Stora Enso DM 30256 02-2004 Copyright © Tekes

A unique gateway to Finland Technology programmes open a unique gateway to key Finnish players in relevant fields of technology R&D projects in programmes represent the cutting edge of technological development in Finland Technology-oriented foreign organisations are invited to cooperate in joint projects, technology transfer or information exchange Further information: www.tekes.fi/eng/programmes DM 30256 02-2004 Copyright © Tekes Picture: © Okmetic

Key figures of technology programmes 22 ongoing programmes in the spring of 2005 with a total cost of 1.3 billion euros Each programme typically lasts 5 years 1,800 company participations annually 500 research unit participations annually Tekes usually finances 60-80% of university and research institute projects 25-50% of company R&D projects DM 30256 03-2005 Copyright © Tekes

Information and Communications Technology Technology programmes in 2005 Total volume mill. euros Participating research units compa- nies NETS - Networks of the Future ELMO - Miniaturisation of Electronics AVALI - Business Opportunities from Space Technology FENIX - Interactive Computing FinnWell - Future Healthcare MASI - Modelling and Simulation Drafted CONE - Converging Networks Innovative Sector Software VAMOS - Value Added Mobile Solutions NORDITE - Scandinavian ICT 2001-2005 2002-2005 2003-2007 2004-2009 2005-2009 261 106 20 84 150 92 130 75 20 57 35 - 21 9 10 19 40 - DM 30256 03-2005 Copyright © Tekes

Well-being and healthcare technologies in Tekes programmes

Some well-being / healthcare related programmes COMBIO - Commercialisation of Biomaterials 2003-2007 Biomaterials in health care have become rapidly expanding and interesting business. One of the main reasons for that is the ageing western population. Many failures in an ageing human body can be restored with biomaterials. Innovation in Foods 2001-2004 The Innovation in Foods programme concentrates on the links between foods and health, examining how developments in food science can help to reduce the risks of digestive problems, heart diseases and cancer. The programme aims to promote consumer-oriented product development and commercial applications of new food technologies. Drug 2000 - biomedicine, drug development and pharmaceutical technology 2001-2006 Drug 2000 is a technology programme focused on biomedicine, drug development and pharmaceutical technology. The programme was launched by Tekes in the beginning of 2001 and is implemented in two periods of three years each. The Academy of Finland will participates in the programme NeoBio - Novel Biotechnology 2001-2005 Tekes, the National Technology Agency of Finland launched the NeoBio technology programme in October 2001. The goal of the programme is to advance the development and application of modern biotechnological methods in product R&D across industry sectors, as well as the emerging of new, internationally competitive businesses. iWell - Turning well-being technology into a success story 2000-2003 A technology programme for funding innovation, product development and research. iWell was a technology Programme which focuses on the development of competitive well-being technology for world markets. In addition to commercial and social considerations, attention is also focused on physical and mental well-being to give Finns better opportunities for healthy and independent living. FinnWell - Healthcare technology programme 2004 - 2009 The objective of the five-year programme is to improve the quality and profitability of healthcare, and to promote business activities and export in the field.

Well-being / Healthcare technology positioning Consumer health informatics Provider oriented medical informatics Focus on traditional medical informatics on new medical informatics Prevention and self help Self care Assisted Disease management Public health Clinical medicine Cyber - medicine Tele Ambulatory Hospital Information age healthcare Industrial age medicine Source: Eysenbach 2000 Transition Citizens’/patients’ point of view Organisations’ point of view

Systemic innovations are needed in healthcare Technology / Product based innovations Service innovations New network and value chain configurations Customer interface Service delivery system innovations Organisational innovations

Healthcare Technology Programme 2004-2009

Focus areas Technologies for diagnostics and care Maintaining health Preventing illness Care / diagnosis Experiences Well-being Technologies for diagnostics and care Citizens’- / patients- viewpoint Healthcare IT related products and services Public health Clinical medicine Processes of healthcare Viewpoint of organisations and business DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

FinnWell - Healthcare Technology Programme Programme duration: 2004-2009 Programme volume: approx. 150 million euro of which Tekes provides 50 % Programme Manager: Kalevi Virta, Navicre Oy Programme Coordinator: Anne Turula, Tekes Further information: www.tekes.fi/programmes/finnwell DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

Programme objectives Improve the quality of healthcare Enhance the efficiency of healthcare Create new products of healthcare technology Promote business in healthcare Promote healthcare exports DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

Programme background and targets In the background an extensive social view on the need for development in healthcare technology Joint commitment to the objectives: Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Sitra etc. The objective is to have an actual impact and support the change Programme targets Technologies for diagnostics and care Healthcare IT related products and systems Operational processes of healthcare DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

The programme offers Funding Networking Domestic and international contacts Co-operation Development and commercialization of products Means for organizational development Assistance in communications and information Visibility DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

The programme funds Business R&D projects Research projects Universities Polytechnics Joint pilot projects of the public sector, research institutes and enterprises DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

Funding criteria Tekes general funding criteria Impact on at least a national scale Applied innovative projects Co-operation between projects Customer orientation Co-operation between public and private sector International co-operation and networking Utilising Finnish know-how in technology, e.g. wireless solutions DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

Call 2005 Health care IT, Processes and Building Call open for research and “pilots” Productivity and efficiency, total systems approachi New innovative service production, new wys of thinking.. Health maintenance , diseace management, citizen centered own health activities Applied innovative projects Co-operation between projects Customer orientation Co-operation between public and private sector International co-operation and networking Utilising Finnish know-how in technology, e.g. wireless solutions DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

Construction technology in health care and real estate management related to FinnWell call summer 2005 Background , Construction and FinnWell: On vinter 2005 focus groups connected for ”think thank” Report produced on strategy FinnWell / construction business: Productivity and efficiency , logistics Design and planning, renovation of ”old hospitals”, Open Building ICT and buildings Work place, movable property Real estate management, investments, office models, ownership issues LISÄSELITYS

Highlights from the final report Health care buildings, total anout . 6,6 milj. square meters Relatively old builddings, renovations demands are high Old fashioned technology solutions, basic design etc… Ownership and real estate management is not ”business” oriented Visions on separated : USER, OWNER, SERVICE PROVIDER functions Reserach cahllenges also on benchmarking of different operational models,oganizations, …

FinnWell-teknologiaohjelma Painotusalueet 1. Diagnostics and care 2. Health informatics 3.Processes of health care Evaluated funding for call 2005: 0.5 – 1.0 M€ ON Health care Building and Real estate reseach

Situation on 10th June 2005 Funding decisions for altogether 106 projects, they form totally 41 “project groups or entities” Total funding is € 42,9 million, of which Tekes funds € 23 million. 41 research projects. Total funding € 12.4 million of which Tekes funds € 9,3 million. 53 product development projects of companies. Total funding € 25,3 million, of which Tekes funds € 11,0 million. 15 joint pilot projects between public sector organisations and companies. Funding € 5.4 million, of which Tekes funds € 2.9 million. 6 pilot project entities formed. DM 112229 10-2004 Copyright © Tekes

Projects WSENSE Long term wellness monitoring by wireless sensors - VTT WILHO - Wireless technology in hospital operation management – University of Oulu Processes and logistics in health care – Helsinki University of Technology Mobile Wellness – Nokia corporate project Each research project involves two or more technology companies and/or health care providers

Novel Tools for Epilepsy Research and Care Projecti Organisation Nopean vasteen toimintamalli Keski-Suomen Sairaanhoitopiiri Novel Tools for Epilepsy Research and Care Pohjois-Savon sairaanhoitopiirin kuntayhtymä Long term wellness monitoring by wireless sensors VTT Intraperitoneaalinen pancreas, Keinohaima Helsingin ammattikorkeakoulu Stadia EEG in Emergency Medicine Tampereen technical universitknillinen yliopisto Työstressin ja palautumisen mittausmenetelmien käyttömallit Jyväskylän yliopisto Sydämen ja verenpaineen saatelyn uudet monikanavaiset analyysimenetelmät ja sovellukset Oulun yliopisto MariMedical Ltd Oy Lääkeaineiden vaikutus aivojen sähköiseen toimintaan Helsingin ja Uudenmaan sairaanhoitopiirin kuntayhtymä Toiminnan ja tietojärjestelmien rinnakkaisen kehittämisen vetoketjumalli Kuopion yliopisto Laskennallisesti älykkäät ja käyttäjää motivoivat sykeratkaisut Firstbeat Technologies  Oy Analyysiteknologian kehittäminen hyvinvointipalveluiden tuottamiseen Fyysisen harjoittelun vaikutus verenpaineen säätelyyn: Hengitysliitto Heli ry Digital documentservice for healthcare customer- interface between service and patient

MediXine Oy Contact person Business area: Core technology / products: International operations: Current objectives: Tapio Jokinen, MD, CEO tapio.jokinen@medixine.com Internet based and mobile communication solutions for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. Portals: Disease Management, Health Counselling, Bookings, Pharma and Expert-patient communication Presence in Finland and UK. To establish MediXine as a leading DM / HC integrator solutions provider. www.medixine.fi

ProWellness Oy Markku Riipinen, CEO Contact person markku.riipinen@prowellness.com Patient welfare-promoting information systems (Disease Management) Integrated chronic disease management systems and self-management services for national and regional health care organisations (public and private). To become the market leader in Scandinavia (Finland and Sweden) followed by rapid growth in the UK, Canada, Germany and Japan. Become a market leader in the UK Contact person Business area: Core technology / products: International operations: Current objectives: www.prowellness.com

Duodecim Oy Pekka Mustonen, MD, CEO pekka.mustonen@duodecim.fi Medical Publications Clinical practical guidelines, Evidence Based Medicine, Systematic grading of the evidence, Mobile solutions Collaboration with John Wiley and Sons in the UK To expand the web solutions and mobile applications Contact person Business area: Core technology / products: International operations: Current objectives: www. ebmguidelines.com

Biohit Oyj Contact person Business area: Core technology / products: International operations: Current objectives: Osmo Suovaniemi, Managing Director osmo.suovaniemi@biohit.com Liquid handling and Diagnostics Biohit’s main products are electronic and mechanical pipettors and their disposable tips. In the business area of diagnostics Biohit develops, manufactures and markets test kits based on the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) –method and monoclonal antibodies for the screening of different types of disease. The sales and marketing subsidiaries are located in France, Germany, Japan, Russia, the U.K. and the U.S. Currently, Biohit’s range of electronic and mechanical pipettors is the widest in the world. Point-of-care automatic unit for the Gastropanel test: The new analysing system to be developed improves the level of healthcare and thus increases the well-being and work capacity of the population as well as reducing costs. www.biohit.com

Mawell Oy Tero Silvola, Managing Director tero.silvola@mawell.com Software and data communications solutions for the healthcare industry Mawell Clinic internet service solution Mawell Contact Center information services Mawell Medimaker digital production Mawell Care home care system application Mawell Healthcare Management Suite Mawell Mediator data messaging and integration solution Mawell Denting dental care solutions Mawell Project Services We are actively seeking new partners from and outside Finland Contact person Business area: Core technology / products: Current objectives: International operations: www. mawell.com

Thank You ! Information : www.tekes.fi/ohjelmat/finnwell Kalevi.Virta@navicre.com