The innovation strategy Oulu Inspires is a framework for business growth in the region. The target is to assist the enterprises prosper in the global markets by developing the Oulu-based innovation system to be among the best in the world.
 
Covering the years 2007–2013, the strategy is a vision on the long-term development of the business operating environment, and it focuses on investing in our regions´ success. The private and public sector, key regional development bodies as well as research and training institutes participate in the work.

In particular, the strategy highlights measures to support the global competitiveness of enterprises. The strategy acts as a driving force in finding new business opportunities in different fields of industry and technologies, new kinds of service products as well as from commerce and services. Although Oulu is known for its high-tech industries, the strategy recognises all fields of industry as potential areas of innovation and growth.
 
Oulu Innovation Ltd is responsible for the management and follow-up of the innovation strategy.

Further information: Jukka Klemettilä and Sari Turtiainen

Oulu Inspires – Innovation Strategy