Finland

"Creating and development an innovation infrastructure. Innovative culture of Finland" provides an opportunity to plunge into the innovative atmosphere of Finland with all its national characteristics and approaches to solving problems related to innovation activities that are unique to the this country. Participation in this program provides an understanding of and ability to analyze complex system approach to the design, creation and development of various innovative projects, taking into account the specific characteristics of the regional development. The program is universal and is designed for everyone who works in the innovation sphere.

Program structure:

Host Organization - JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK), City of Jyväskylä, Finland
Duration - 1 Week
Specialization - Innovation management

Themes:
- Introduction Finnish National Economy and Finnish Educational System
- How Finland turned itself into innovation economy: The NOKIA case
- Innovation Development and Enhancement in University, CASE: JAMKGenerator
- Innovative Infrastructure in Higher Educational Institution, Case: Schauman Service Lab
- Innovation management in Creative Industries
- Crowd Sourcing in Innovation Development
- Future Foresighting
- Civic Activities as Social Innovation, case: Civic Activity Center “Matara”

Methods of study:
Theory - 24 hours;  practical training - 16 hours;  study visits; sightseeing, introduction to Finnish culture, bowling evening.

Sizing up:
Participants are tested and interviewed, by the results of this exam Certificates are issued.

Costs:  upon request

Minimum number of participants required: 15

The price includes:

• all the activities, stated in the Program;
• Certificates;
• professional interpreter services;
• accommodation;
• meals (Breakfast - lunch);
• medical insurance;
• transfer from/to Petersburg on a comfortable bus
• accompaniment by the bus while all the staying in the territory of Finland.

Please note, costs for visa applications are not included!

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