Local innovations are cultivated into business success stories. This is why particular emphasis is placed on actions supporting success in the international competition.

Globalisation, which is progressing at a fast pace, is utilised by obtaining the competence and production opportunities needed in different fields via international networks. Sustainable business ideas must be discovered in both the national and international markets.

The strategy recognises all business branches as potential areas of innovation and growth. The preconditions of success of growth-oriented multi-domain businesses are promoted. In addition, new business potential is being sought for in the interface of different domains and technologies, new kinds of service products as well as within trade and services.
 

All players are committed to a common goal

The goal of the Oulu Inspires – Innovation Strategy 2007-2013 is to create a common vision on long-term, strategic development needs in our operating environment encompassing businesses, research and education institutes as well as the public sector, and to target joint efforts on the selected focus areas.

The players are committed to investing and allocating resources in the choices made, and they are ready to change their current operating models and roles, if necessary.

Enthusiastic implementation and active follow-up The aim of the strategy is to make the Oulu innovation system one of the best in the world. The functionality of the system is monitored by using indicators measuring regional resources, innovation activities and economic results.

Clear, measurable numeric goals are set for the actions included in the strategy, and their progress is closely monitored. If needed, the strategy is updated annually and its results are reported in a clear and transparent way.