1. Biovalley Finland Director Tanja Risikko Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius

2. 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
inhabitants in the region
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3. 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
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4. 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%
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5. 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
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6. Example: KUCC Research in Battery Chemical value chain
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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)
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10. Thank You Tanja Risikko tanja.risikko@chydenius.fi
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