Research and Development (original) (raw)
Working life-oriented research, development and innovation (RDI) work is one of the basic tasks of Universities of Applied Sciences. The aims of the RDI activities include both renewing competence within Jamk and improving competitiveness in the working and business life.
Jamk's growing volume of RDI
Jamk plays an important role in the implementation of RDI activities and Jamk is one of Finland's largest research and development actors in the field of universities of applied sciences. RDI activities respond to the demands of the operating environment by offering the latest information and expertise for the use of partners.
RDI activities are implemented in cooperation with customers and partners in Central Finland, elsewhere in Finland, and in international fields.
€20,3 million
total volume of RDI Activities,
of which the share of external funding €16,5 million
250
RDI projects,
of which 50 international projects
897
employees,
of which 414 experts participated in RDI activities
790
partners
co-operated with the RDI activities
Jamk's Focus areas
Jamk has chosen the focus areas based on the needs of the operating environment and the gathering of the competences of Jamk and its partners into competitive centres of excellence. The focus areas are multidisciplinary, combining several of Jamk’s competence areas. The focus areas are growing and known at the national and partly also the international level. Each focus area has a significant education task, focused RDI activities and professional service business activities.
Automation and robotics
We help companies navigate and develop through automation, robotics, machine vision and closely related technologies.
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
We act as a forerunner in rehabilitation, developing the best rehabilitation solutions in collaboration with working and business life.
Bioeconomy
Jamk is a developer of business and promoter of export activity within bioeconomy. It creates new material economy and circular economy saving natural resources. Several areas of expertise are connected to bioeconomy.
Innovative Learning
On this focus area Jamk develops, innovates, and researches work-oriented learning and pedagogical solutions that support it. We serve as your development and research partner in the work-oriented learning ecosystem!
Applied Cybersecurity
Today's world relies strongly on digital services and information. We are at the forefront of technological development, and the preparedness for modern cyber threats.
Tourism
We educate experts in responsible tourism and develop the tourism industry in collaboration with businesses and our other partners.
