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 Picture: © Imtec DM Copyright © Tekes
Technology programmes in brief Effective utilisation of research results is ensured by scheduling the projects of research institutes and universities concurrently with company R&D projects, and by networking with them. 26 ongoing programmes in the autumn of 2005 with a total cost of 1.7 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 Steering group enterprises Tekes Preparation Coordination Decision making Company R&D projects Grants Loans Capital loans Research projects at universities and research institutes Synergy Networking Part financing DM Copyright © Tekes
Technology programme model Steering group enterprises Tekes Grants Company R&D projects Research projects of research institutes and universities Synergy Networking Part financing preparation coordination decision making DM Copyright © Tekes Grants Loans Capital loans Pictures: © ESA, Okmetic, Stora Enso
A unique gateway to Finland Picture: © Okmetic DM Copyright © Tekes 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:
Key figures of technology programmes 26 ongoing programmes in the autumn of 2005 with a total cost of 1.7 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 Copyright © Tekes
Information and Communications Technology DM Copyright © Tekes Technology programmes in 2005 ELMO - Miniaturisation of Electronics AVALI - Business Opportunities from Space Technology FENIX - Interactive Computing FinnWell - Future Healthcare MASI - Modelling and Simulation GIGA - Converging Networks NORDITE - Scandinavian ICT VAMOS - Value Added Mobile Solutions Drafted INTO - Innovative Sector Software VETO - Control Systems for Modern Production Plants Total volume mill. euros Participating research units compa- nies
Picture: © Elcotec Bio- and Chemical Technology DM Copyright © Tekes Technology programmes in 2005 NeoBio - Novel Biotechnology Drug 2000 * COMBIO - Commercialisation of Biomaterials FinNano - Nanotechnology programme Drafted SymBio - Biotechnics to Production = in cooperation with the Academy of Finland* Total volume mill. euros Participating research units compa- nies
Product and Production Technology Technology programmes in 2005 ELO - E-Business Logistics Muoto Industrial Design PINTA - Clean Surfaces MASINA - Mechanical Engineering NewPro - Advanced Metals Technology - New Products SISU Innovative Manufacture Picture: © Imtec DM Copyright © Tekes Total volume mill. euros Participating research units compa- nies
Energy, Environment and Construction DM Copyright © Tekes Technology programmes in 2005 Infra - Construction and Services FINE - Particles - Technology, Environment and Health CUBE - Building Services FUSION - Fusion Energy Research Programme DENSY - Distributed Energy Systems Sara - Construction Adding Value ClimBus - Business Opportunities in Mitigating Climate Change Total volume mill. euros Participating research units compa- nies
Other drafted programmes Creative Industry Serve - Innovative Services Renewing Business and Management DM Copyright © Tekes