1. Health and Well-being Cluster Program
Dr. Ilpo Kuronen, Programme Director

2. Centre of Expertise (OSKE) Program
Earlier program period
New centre expertise program (OSKE) is a government’s special program agreeable to the law for development of the regions
The Ministry of Employment and the Economy coordinates the program

3. OSKE program
21 Centers of Expertise coordinate regional projects which are financed 50% by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy and 50% by regions (cities, communities etc).
In 2007 budged of these projects was 8,4 million €.

4. OSKE Cluster Program
13 National Clusters of Expertise are coordinated and financed (80%) by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. The rest of the finance comes from regions (cities, communities etc.)
Joint projects are favored and are coordinated by cluster coordinators. Volume of the joint projects was 2,6 million € in 2007.

5. Focus Internationalization of high-tech ventures
Supporting growth of the knowledge-intensive companies
Linking the Program closer to National Innovation policies
New concept: Strengthening co-operation between selected national Competence Clusters

6. National Goals
Growing business activity and employment based on high expertise
Internationally competitive centers of expertise
Increase specialization and co-operation between regions

7. Clusters and the Centres of Expertise
HealthBio
Kuopio, Oulu, Helsinki, Tampere, Turku
Habitation
Joensuu, Hämeenlinna,
Lahti, Helsinki
Nano and Micro Systems
and Future Materials
Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kokkola, Mikkeli, Oulu,
Helsinki, Tampere
Well-being
Kuopio, Oulu, Helsinki, Tampere
Digital Media and Content Production
Hämeenlinna, Helsinki, Tampere
Future Energy Technologies Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Vaasa, Pori ja Tampere
Information and Communication Technology
Jyväskylä, Oulu, Pori, Helsinki, Tampere
Food and Nutrition
Kuopio, Helsinki,
Seinäjoki, Turku
Environmental Technology
Kuopio, Lahti, Oulu, Helsinki
Tourism and Adventures
Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Savonlinna, Turku
Forest Industry Future
Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola, Mikkeli, Lappeenranta, Turku
Intelligent Machines
Hyvinkää, Hämeenlinna, Lappeenranta,
Seinäjoki, Tampere
Marine Traffic
Lappeenranta, Pori, Turku, Vaasa

8. Kuopio Region Centre of Expertise
Health and well-being cluster, Program Director Ilpo Kuronen
HealthBio 
Kuopio, Oulu, Helsinki,
Tampere, Turku
Food and Nutrition
Cluster
Functional food:
research, develop-
ment, production
Food safety
Nutrition
Nutrigenomics
HealthBio Cluster
Biotechnological
applications in
health care
Molecular medicine
Pharmaceutical
development
Clinical research
Biomaterials
Well-being Cluster
eHealth
Diagnostics
Medical equipment
and information sys-
tems in health care
Measurement of
biosignals
Environmental
Technology Cluster
Environmental health
Environmental safety
Environmental risk
assessment
monitoring,
sensory technology
Well-being
Kuopio, Oulu, Helsinki, Tampere
Food and Nutrition
Kuopio, Helsinki,
Seinäjoki, Turku
Environmental Technology
Kuopio, Lahti, Oulu, Helsinki
Development manager Marja-Leena Laitinen
Development Director ---?
Development Manager Ilkka Vartiainen
Program Director Anneli Tuomainen

9. Centre of Expertise activities
Development of the innovation surroundings
Project preparation/coordination
Support establishment of high tech companies
Financing leverage of R&D
and business
Influence on regional
and national development and technology programs
Networking companies and
research organizations
Seminars, exhibition, trips etc.
Internationalization
Communication and marketing of Finnish expertise

10. National coordination
Centre of expertise team
Experts from participating ministries and interest groups
Secretary
2 general secrataries: Ministry of employment and the economy (Mika Pikkarainen & Pirjo Kutinlahti)
+ representation from the others (OPM, SM, TM, TEM) and TEKES
Operational support of
Technology centres
Coordination forum of the competence cluster
Coordinator
Executive group of the cluster
Centre of
Expertise
Centre of
Expertise
Centre of
Expertise
Centre of
Expertise

11. Cluster’s organizing EXECUTIVE GROUP
Representatives from centers of expertise
Coordinator
Representative from TEKES
Perhaps others in the future
FORUM OF EXPERTS
Representatives from interest groups, companies, Regional centre program (AKO) etc.
Meeting once a year
Active communication by themes and projects
ORGANIZING CENTRES OF EXPERTISE
Project’s steering group
Regional executive groups, experts’ forum etc.

12. Health and well-being competence cluster
Kuopio
(coordinator)
Oulu
Tampere
Capitol region

13. By Definition
” Health and Well-being Competence Cluster is a development platform for health and welfare services and associated technologies. The objective of the cluster is to support successful businesses and to link research to commercialization. Focus of action is on health and well-being companies, their business activities, growth and internationalization.”

14. Health and wellbeing sector -volume
Overall volume of health and social services was in 2004 approximately 14,5 Mrd € and companies
Volume of technology industry was approximately 3 Mrd € (2004) and companies

15. H&W Cluster’s vision by 2013
In 2013 health and well-being has become a rapidly growing and internationalizing field of operation in Finland. This is seen as appearance of new and growing ventures, structured health care services, and improvement of the well-being of citizens.

16. Mission
Centers of expertise are specializing and focusing on their know-how
Co-operation is increasing both nationally and internationally
Innovation environment is developing and innovative activities are intensifying

17. H&W Cluster’s Goals
to Generate new high-tech ventures to health and well-being sector
to Promote development, growth and internationalisation of the H&W companies.
to Support research, efficient utilisation of the know-how, and commercialization of the innovations.

18. Goals in figures
At least 600 companies will participate on Health and well-being cluster program in 2010
Turnover and export of the companies participating in the cluster program increases at least 10 % more than average in the sector.

19. H&W Cluster’s fields of activity
SERVICES
INDUSTRY
Healthcare services
Social services
Well-being services
Development and support services
Hospital services
Medicine services
Dental services
Home nursing
Institutional selvices
Laboratory and imagine research
Fysioterapy
Ambulance services
Pharmacy
Home care
Child welfare
Day care
Rehabilitator services (mental health and rehab patients)
Services for elderly and disabled
Spa services
Rehabilitation services
Hobby activities
Discussion groups
Volunteer job
Call center
Occupational health care
Leased
manpower
services
Development
and research
Medical equipment
Sports and rehabilitation equipment
Diagnostics
Telecommunication systems and programmes
Meds
Chemicals and reagents
Services; public sector, organizations and societies

20. H&W cluster’s work environment
International companies
International network
Towns and municipalities
Technology centres
Ministries
University hospitals
Finpro
Universities
Clusters in centres of expertise
Development corporation
MEMBERS OF THE CLUSTER:
KUOPIO
TAMPERE
OULU
UUSIMAA
Polytechnics
Stakes
Funders
VTT
Sitra
Companies
Sektoritutkimus-laitokset
Investors
Regional centre of expertise program
Tekes
Academy of Finland
Invest in Finland
Province alliances
Administrative board
International research centers

21. H&W Cluster’s target groups
Technology and service companies
Universities and polytechnics
Hospitals and health centers
Research centers

22. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Strategy
KUOPIO
TAMPERE
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY: DEVICES, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
- Medical equipment
- Measuring device
- Treatment device
- Infrastructure
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SERVICE BUSINESS
- Health and rehalibitation
services
- Self care
- Wellness
- Sosial services
Market and Trend forecasts
Business concepts and know-how
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Integration platform
System solutions
Open interface
Information system
Software
Wireless data transform
Analysis instruments
Themes/methods of development
Product development, R&D and pilot environments
Financing
SPORTS AND FITNESS
BUSINESSES: TECHNO-
LOGIES AND SERVICES
- Mobile devices and
applications for sport
- Sport devices
- Intellectual sport
environments
- Concepts promoting
the sporty lifestyle
AMBIENT ASSISTED LIVING: TECHNOLOGIES AND CONSEPTS
- Mobility assistive devices
- Environment management
solutions
- Communication solutions
- Security solutions
International networks
CAPITAL REGION
OULU

23. Strategy Themes/methods of development
KUOPIO
TAMPERE
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY: DEVICES, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SERVICE BUSINESS
Market and Trend forecasts
Future trends, technology road-maps, market information, public authority demands
TAMPERE
Business concepts and know-how
Preparedness of enterprise and international business activity, leadership of innovations and development
OULU
Product development, R&D and pilot environments
Themes/methods of development
Blueprints for identifying, branding and developing the ideas,
Pilot platforms development, branding the service processes
OULU, KUOPIO,
CAPILAL REGION
Financing
Channel R&D funding for the companies, channels to the foreing funders, seed-rahoitus
TAMPERE
International networks
Company partneships and development co-operation, reference customerships, distribution channels
KUOPIO
AMBIENT ASSISTED LIVING:
SPORTS AND FITNESS BUSINESSES:
CAPITAL REGION
OULU

24. Co-operation pattern NATIONAL PROGRAMMES: Health 2015 -
CLUSTERI’S ORGANISED
CO-OPERATION:
Centres of expertice of the cluster
Cluster’s inner work distribution and responsibilities
National top projects
New method of prepare and manage the project
NATIONAL PROGRAMMES:
Health
public health program
Sitra’s health care program
Tekes technology programs
SHOK
Academy of Finland
STRATEGIC BUSINESS ACTIVITY AREAS:
• Devices, equipment and software
• Health and well-being service
businesses
• Ambient assisted living
• Sports and fitness businesses
• Information technology
ACTIVATORS:
Co-operation network of
central cities
University hospitals
Universities
Polytechnic network
Network of Regional
centre programme
RAGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Kuopio
Oulu
Tampere
Uusimaa
Co-operation with other clusters

25. Cluster’s Projects Wireless Diagnostic Centre Life Science Gateway
Diagnostic centre pilot using modern point-of-care device technology and wireless data transfer systems.
Life Science Gateway
Technology development and transfer project between Finland and China (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biomaterials)
Ageing of the population
New business concepts in health and social service business
Building North-American market entry concept for medical and sports technology companies

26. Contact:
Ilpo Kuronen
Programme Director
Kuopio Innovation Ltd.
GSM