Programmes and Networks

Examples

Finnish Science Park Association TEKEL takes part in and coordinates national programmes and networks, which exploit innovative advanced technology and top-level expertise.

TEKEL is an associate member of the International Association of Science Parks (IASP). TEKEL takes an active part in IASP operations, and has a representative on the IASP board. In 1992 and 2006, Helsinki played host to the IASP International Congress.

TEKEL is also a full member of the global WAINOVA (Word Alliance for Innovation) network, which gathers together organisations implementing science park activity at a national level.

Centre of Expertise Programme (OSKE) is a special state-funded programme, which directs action at areas of key national significance. The programme is based on the exploitation of expertise at the top of the international scale in the areas in question. OSKE offers a forum of co-operation, contacts and added-value services by gathering together companies, academic universities and universities of applied science, the public sector, and sources of funding and providers of business development services into joint R&D projects.

TEKEL and its network are closely involved in the implementation of the OSKE programme. Find out more about TEKEL and OSKE…

Enterprise Europe Network offers internationalisation and innovation services to companies, universities and centres of research that are looking to internationalise. The network is functioning in 40 countries in Europe. TEKEL is involved in this with a group of Finnish partners. Find out more about the role of TEKEL in the Enterprise Europe Network...

The SME National Growth Programme is being used to evaluate the actual growth requirements for companies and to activate their business development. The implementation of the project is the responsibility of the Finnish Science Park Association TEKEL and Prizzway Ltd. Find out more about the Programme...

FinproLink is a joint network between TEKEL and Finpro, the objective of which is to help Finnish hi-tech companies to spread into international markets, and to attract foreign companies, research organisations and investment to Finland.

Further information

Further information about co-operation in TEKEL’s programmes and networks is available at the TEKEL office. (See Contacts).

Updated March 22nd, 2010