Dr. Ilpo Kuronen, Programme Director

Health and Well-being Cluster Program

Centre of Expertise (OSKE) Program

● Earlier program period 1994-2006● New centre expertise program (OSKE) 2007-

2013 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

OSKE program 2007-2013

- 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 €.

OSKE Cluster Program 2007-2013

-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.

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

National Goals

● Growing business activity and employment based on high expertise

● Internationally competitive centers of expertise● Increase specialization and co-operation

between regions

Clusters and the Centres of Expertise

Habitation Joensuu, Hämeenlinna,

Lahti, Helsinki

Digital Media and Content Production

Hämeenlinna, Helsinki, Tampere

Food and NutritionKuopio, Helsinki, Seinäjoki, Turku

Forest Industry Future Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kokkola,

Mikkeli, Lappeenranta, Turku

HealthBioKuopio, Oulu, Helsinki, Tampere, Turku

Well-being Kuopio, Oulu, Helsinki, Tampere

Information and Communication Technology

Jyväskylä, Oulu, Pori, Helsinki, Tampere

Nano and Micro Systems and Future Materials

Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kokkola, Mikkeli, Oulu, Helsinki, Tampere

Future Energy TechnologiesJoensuu, Jyväskylä, Vaasa, Pori ja

Tampere

Intelligent Machines Hyvinkää, Hämeenlinna, Lappeenranta,

Seinäjoki, Tampere

Tourism and Adventures Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Savonlinna, Turku

Marine TrafficLappeenranta, Pori, Turku, Vaasa

Environmental TechnologyKuopio, Lahti, Oulu, Helsinki

Food and NutritionKuopio, Helsinki, Seinäjoki, Turku

HealthBio Kuopio, Oulu, Helsinki,

Tampere, Turku

Well-being Kuopio, Oulu, Helsinki, Tampere

Kuopio Region Centre of Expertise

Environmental TechnologyKuopio, Lahti, Oulu, Helsinki

HealthBio Cluster

Biotechnological applications in health care

Molecular medicine Pharmaceutical development Clinical research Biomaterials

HealthBio Cluster

Biotechnological applications in health care

Molecular medicine Pharmaceutical development Clinical research Biomaterials

Environmental Technology Cluster

Environmental health Environmental safety Environmental risk assessment Environmental monitoring, sensory technology

Environmental Technology Cluster

Environmental health Environmental safety Environmental risk assessment Environmental monitoring, sensory technology

Well-being Cluster

eHealth Diagnostics Medical equipment and information sys- tems in health care Measurement of biosignals

Well-being Cluster

eHealth Diagnostics Medical equipment and information sys- tems in health care Measurement of biosignals

Food and NutritionCluster Functional food: research, develop- ment, production Food safety Nutrition Nutrigenomics

Food and NutritionCluster Functional food: research, develop- ment, production Food safety Nutrition Nutrigenomics

Development managerMarja-Leena Laitinen

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Development ManagerIlkka Vartiainen

Program DirectorAnneli Tuomainen

Health and well-being cluster, Program Director Ilpo KuronenHealth and well-being cluster,

Program Director Ilpo Kuronen

Communication and marketing of Finnish expertise

Influence on regional and national development and

technology programs

Internationalization

Networking companies and research organizations

Development of the innovation surroundings

Support establishment of high tech companies

Financing leverage of R&D and business

Financing leverage of R&D and business

Seminars, exhibition, trips etc.

Project preparation/coordination

Centre of Expertise activities

Operational support of Technology centres

Coordination forum of the competence cluster

Secretary2 general secrataries: Ministry of employment and the economy (Mika Pikkarainen & Pirjo

Kutinlahti)+ representation from the others (OPM, SM, TM, TEM) and TEKES

Centre of expertise teamExperts from participating ministries and interest groups

Centre of Expertise

National coordination

Executive group of the cluster

Coordinator

Centre of Expertise

Centre of Expertise

Centre of Expertise

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.

Health and well-being competence cluster

Kuopio (coordinator)

Oulu

Tampere

Capitol region

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.”

● Overall volume of health and social services was in 2004 approximately 14,5 Mrd € and 14 000 companies

● Volume of technology industry was approximately 3 Mrd € (2004) and 350-400 companies

Health and wellbeing sector -volume

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.

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

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.

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.

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 services

• Medical equipment• Sports and rehabilitation equipment

• Diagnostics• Telecommunication systems and programmes

• Meds• Chemicals and reagents

Services; public sector, organizations and societies

H&W cluster’s work environment

MEMBERS OF THE CLUSTER:KUOPIO

TAMPEREOULU

UUSIMAA

Sektoritutkimus-laitokset

Investors

Administrative board Province alliances

Academy of Finland

Invest in Finland

Regional centre of expertise

program

SitraVTT

StakesPolytechnics

FinproMinistries

Clusters in centres of expertise

Companies

Universities

Development corporation

Funders

Tekes

Towns and municipalities

University hospitals

Technology centres

International network

International companies

International research centers

H&W Cluster’s target groups

● Technology and service companies● Universities and polytechnics● Hospitals and health centers● Research centers

Strategy

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY: DEVICES, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE- Medical equipment- Measuring device- Treatment device- Infrastructure

AMBIENT ASSISTED LIVING: TECHNOLOGIES AND CONSEPTS- Mobility assistive devices- Environment management solutions- Communication solutions - Security solutions

SPORTS AND FITNESS BUSINESSES: TECHNO-LOGIES AND SERVICES- Mobile devices and applications for sport - Sport devices- Intellectual sport environments- Concepts promoting the sporty lifestyle

KUOPIO

OULU

TAMPERE

CAPITAL REGION

International networks

Business concepts and know-how

Market and Trend forecasts

Financing

Product development, R&D and pilot environments

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HEALTH TECHNOLOGY: DEVICES, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

AMBIENT ASSISTED LIVING:

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SERVICE BUSINESS

SPORTS AND FITNESS BUSINESSES:

International networks

Business concepts and know-how

Market and Trend forecasts

Financing

KUOPIO

OULU

TAMPERE

CAPITAL REGION

Future trends, technology road-maps, market information, public authority demands

Product development, R&D and pilot environments

Preparedness of enterprise and international business activity, leadership of innovations and development

Blueprints for identifying, branding and developing the ideas, Pilot platforms development, branding the service processes

Channel R&D funding for the companies, channels to the foreing funders, seed-rahoitus

Company partneships and development co-operation, reference customerships, distribution channels

KUOPIO

OULU

TAMPERE

TAMPERE

OULU, KUOPIO,CAPILAL REGION

Co-operation pattern

CLUSTERI’S ORGANISED CO-OPERATION:

Centres of expertice of the clusterCluster’s inner work distribution and

responsibilitiesNational top projects

New method of prepare and manage the project

NATIONAL PROGRAMMES:• Health 2015 - 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

Cluster’s Projects

Wireless Diagnostic CentreDiagnostic centre pilot using modern point-of-care device technology and wireless data transfer systems.

Life Science GatewayTechnology development and transfer project between Finland and China (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biomaterials)

Ageing of the populationNew business concepts in health and social service business

Building North-American market entry concept for medical and sports technology companies

Contact:

Ilpo KuronenProgramme Director

Kuopio Innovation Ltd.GSM +358 45 139 3757

Ilpo.kuronen@kuopioinnovation.fi