1. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu – Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences – Kyamk Research, Development and Innovation Activities

2. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences - Kyamk A multidisciplinary institute of higher education that produces high-quality professional expertise in close co-operation with working life and other organisations of education, training, and research. Owned by South-Eastern Finland’ s University of Applied Sciences Ltd. Turnover €30 million Permanent staff 330 Students total app. 4,330 23 degree programmes (2 in English), 7 of which are master level programmes (4 in English)

3. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Campuses Kouvola: Students app. 1780 Kasarminmäki Campus Business Administration Design and Restoration Social and Health Care Kotka: Students app. 2550 Metsola Campus Business Logistics Technology and Transport Social and Health Care

4. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Specialisations and Spearheads, Profile Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences focuses on education and RDI activities that improve the area’s economic structure. Kyamk specialises in –Sustainable energy solutions –Competitive logistics and seafaring and their safety –User-driven well-being and business services. Kyamk spearheads are ICT and kybersecurity Simulation knowledge Service design Kyamk’s profile is based on expertise in international affairs and Russia, working in co-operation with the field of higher education and the business world (LCCE®). Kyamk profile

5. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Multidisciplinary RDI Kyamk aims to generate multidisciplinary, strategy based research projects, which are tightly connected to teaching. RDI focuses strongly on special fields chosen by Kyamk. Measured by the total budget of all projects the value of the project portfolio is about EUR 12 million, of which the annual turnover is EUR 4,5 million. Kyamk’s 60 projects are implemented by 200 employees (approx. 65 person-year). Funding comes from various sources such as ministries, companies, municipalities and Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation). In Kyamk all fields of study implement multidisciplinary RDI projects. Paid services and learning laboratories are also a part of RDI activities.

6. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Neli increases the competitiveness of the logistics industry by enhancing new innovations and value- added solutions. Our team consists of specialists in the following sectors: Development of logistics business concepts and processes Identification of new business possibilities Operational networking of logistics hubs and clusters Development of resource efficient and safe port operations and intermodal transport systems Development of green and efficient transport corridors Marketing of logistics services Project management services Competitive logistics (NELI North European Logistic Institute)

7. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Competitive logistics,(NELI) References 1)Green and efficient transport corridors -ELLO developing the competitiveness of Sourth Finnish logistics corridor -Ecologically Friendly Port -EU-Finland-Russia Intermodal Railway Corridor -Trik - Kunda-Kotka-Kronstadt triangle traffic prestudy 2)Operational networking of logistics hubs -SULOIN - Sustainable logistics solutions through international networking -Hyötyvirta and Tehola logistics hubs in Kouvola -Hamina Ecoport 3)Development of logistics business concepts and processes -RENEWTECH – The Southeast Finland Wind Power Technology Cluster More information: http://www.kyamk.fi/Business%20life/Projects/NELI/

8. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Our team is specialized in the following sectors Safety management –Identifying hazards and risks, human errors, risk and error management, incident reporting Security threats and risks –Identifying threats and risks, analysis methods, governmental cooperation Oil combating in shoreline and its logistics –Oil combating methods in shoreline, waste logistics, Search and rescue –Training of volunteer rescuers, development of search and rescue systems and services, cooperation with authorities Winter navigation –Training of navigators (IceTrain -course), training material Winter navigation Cleantechnology for vessels –Ship emissions measuring, Cleantech Energy efficiency of the vessels Maritime safety and security (Kotka Maritime Research Centre, KMRC)

9. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Maritime safety and security, References RescOp –23.4.2011-24.3.2014,Budjet 1,6 M€, EU ENPI CBC programme –project improves co-operation between Finland and Russia in sea rescue services. –Several partners from Finland and St.Petersburg MIMIC –1.5.2011-31.12.2013, Budget 2,1 M€, EU Programme Central Baltic –The aim was to minimize risks related to the sea transport of oil by developing comprehensive safety strategies. –Several university partners around Baltic Sea SÖKÖ (Oil Spill Response) –1.1.2004-31.12.2014, Budget 1,0 M€, The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) –The aim has been to develop a regional oil spill response capability of emergency services, create a model for the coordination of a large oil spill cleaning activities for authorities. –Several authoritical partners in Finland More information: http://www.merikotka.fi/kotka-maritime-research-centre/http://www.merikotka.fi/kotka-maritime-research-centre/

10. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi The emission laboratory has made exhaust gas emission measurements for power plants, process industry and shipping companies since 1992 (Several projects have been carried out mostly by national funding.) Heat/cold distribution calculations, measurements, simulations Energy efficiency, energy audits, sustainable development (persons qualified to act as the manager in energy audit projects related to heating systems in Finland, also certificated to write EPC for buildings) CO 2 balance, cleantech, waste management solutions Power plant simulator development and training Renewable energy: biomass, biogas, wind, solar Sustainable Energy Solutions - Fields of interest / expertise

11. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Sustainable Energy Solutions - references BSR-Innoship (1.10.2010−10.9.2013, EU Baltic Sea Region Programme) –Development of new and innovative solutions to the environmental management of the Baltic Sea region Biotuli (Bioflame) (1.9.2010−31.8.2013,The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) –Development of new business concepts and innovation for promotion of use of biomaterials and bioenergy Renewtech (1.6.2011−31.3.2014, The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) –Development of international excellence for wind energy industry BELSK (22.3.2011−22.3.2014, Finnish Russian ENPI -programme) –Protion of wind energy and landfill wastes in energy production

12. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Sustainable Energy Solutions - references Step to Ecosupport (1.1.2013−31.12.2014. Finnish Russian ENPI- programme) –Protion of energy saving in SE-Finland and in St.Peterburg region Midnight Sun Finland –Team is building a solar boat and will take part in the world championship in Nederland. In 2012 they won the third prize in the same competition More information http://www.kyamk.fi/RDI%20Services/Specialisations/Sustainable%20energy %20solutions/

13. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Specialized in the following sectors: -User perspectives to service provision, design and marketable solutions -Children and youth: public services and the third sector -Gerontology -Acute care Methods: -Living Lab -gamification Health and social care

14. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Social science and policy Specialized in the following sectors: -Social science and policy -Employment and wellbeing at work -Immigrations and minority groups: services - Quantitative and qualitative methodology -Policy relevant research

15. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi References related to Health and social care and to Social science and policy Moving towars wellbeing: (1.4.2012-30.9.2014 Finnish-Russian ENPI programme –The project enhanced and strengthened social and health care enterprise cooperation Kymenlaakson, Lahti Region, Vyborg and St. Petersburg actors. The project created a cross-border business opportunities in the welfare sector and provided the conditions for joint innovation and testing. Empowerment of families and children(29.4.2011-28.4.2014, Finnish-Russian ENPI-programme –The project developed the south-east of Finnish social and health care professionals and social workers of the Leningrad Region multicultural competence and the exchange of information. Also the project added to the movement of workers between Finland and Russia in the border area

16. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Based on user centered processes and analysis of customer behavior Interdisciplined processes: –Business –Design –Social and Healthcare User data gathering and analysis User driven processes, end users participate the development activities Service Management and Service Design

17. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Service Management and Service Design, References Study curriculums –Co-teaching (business and design) –Bachelor and Master´s levels Living lab -cases: –Neloskierre (national, 14 UAS): What is living lab in UAS? –Kasarminmäki Living Lab: How to use Living Lab -methods at Kymenlaakso UAS? Vetovoimainen Kymenlaakso -project: How to develop attractiveness in the region of Kymenlaakso based on user experience in many levels. Many projects are under development related to service management and service design.

18. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Entrepreneurship RDI We have expertise for Evaluation of entrepreneurial potential on an individual level –Entrepreneurial passion, authentic entrepreneurship Developing innovation and entrepreneurial competences in context –Entrepreneurship coaching –Facilitation of student-based startups (in cooperation with Aalto University and student-led Entrepreneurship Societies) –LCCE Entrepreneurship curriculum in the Learning and Competence Creating Ecosystem LCCE® model Emerging themes: entrepreneurial leadership and international entrepreneurship Faculty members’ entrepreneurial behaviours and methods

19. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Entrepreneurship RDI, References The entrepreneurial university and innovation ecosystems –In partnership with the international FORFI academic entrepreneurship project (funded by Norwegian Research Council) Tromssa and Stavanger (Norway), New York University and UT Austin (USA), Kingston (UK), Chalmers and Lund (Sweden), Aalto and Kyamk (Finland) Boosting young start-up entrepreneurs The aim of the project is start-up entrepreneurs skills development. The target group is young people aged 20-30, who has not yet registered companies New vigor for unemployed –Goal is to guide unemployed participants in entrepreneurship and development of new opportunities for employment by using entrepreneurial solutions and by Increasing the awareness of the business opportunities.

20. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Information technology Our ICT research is focused on two main areas: Game industry research covers fields such as –gamification, serious games and simulations –Educational games MOOC –eHealth: games, apps and technology to improve well-being –the next generation of multi-modal user interfaces Cyber security research covers fields such as –Penetration testing –Intrusion testing –data center security –Maritime security –communications network infrastructure security –gamifying the cyber security learning platforms

21. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Information technology, References Game Cluster (1.4.2012-30.6.2014, The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) –The aim of the project is the generation of game industry business-driven cluster and establishment of high-quality education in Southern Finland. Game-innovations (1.10.2013-31.12.2014 The European Social Fund) –The aim of the project is to create new innovative serious gaming application especially for security and well-being sectors More information: http://www.ictlab.kyamk.fi/index.php/en/http://www.ictlab.kyamk.fi/index.php/en/

22. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi The variety of RDI-expertise cover following subjects: –Structural engineering of modern wooden buildings –Restorative environment design of interiors –Generative design using algorithms and CNC-machining –Conservation of wooden furniture and building parts –Product development by design –Etc. Wood Construction and Products Wood Academy

23. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Wood Construction and Products Wood Academy, referencies Restorative environments - Well-being and the business of wood (1.6.2013 - 31.12.2014) The European Social Fund (ESF) - Objective of the project was to increase the wood product companies restorative knowledge and skills, and spar them in development of business plans and in development of innovations and growth. The project collected information and best practices and combined them to produce innovations together with existing companies and start-ups enterprises.. Wood Academy (1.5.2011 - 30.6.2014) The European Social Fund (ESF) - The objective of the project was to establish the Wood Academy Center of Expertice, which researches, develops, and promotes networking and arrange training for the wood products industry in South-East Finland. The idea was also to offer an open innovation platform for new products and services and explore innovation and commercialization conditions with innovative entrepreneurs in order to reduce unemployment in structural change of South-East Finland.

24. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Summary of recent EU-References Project nameFunding ProgramPeriodProject Code Researchers’ Night FP7 Marie Curie 2011265514 Researchers’ Night FP7 Marie Curie 2012? Co CreateComenius2010-13 511733-LLP-1-2010-FI-KA3-KA3MP Moving Towards WellbeingENPI 2012-14SE 490 BleskENPI 2011-14SE 178 RescopENPI 2011-14SE 248 Empowerment of Families with ChildrenENPI 2011-14SE 141 Step to EcosupportENPI 2013-14SE670 Ecologically friendly portENPI 2012-14SE747 MIMICCentral Baltic 2011-13CB38 SnoopyCentral Baltic 2009-12SFE16 Efficient, Safe and Sustainable Traffic at SeaBaltic Sea Region 2009-12contract 013 Baltic Sea cooperation for reducing ship and port emissions through knowledge and innovation-based economy Baltic Sea Region2010-13?

25. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi Contact persons RDI Director Markku Huhtinen Competitive logistics and seafaring and their safety Chief Research Officer Mervi Nurminen Sustaiable Energy Solutions Chief Research Officer Juhani Talvela User-driven well-being and business services Chief Research Officer Valdemar Kallunki,

26. Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu / www.kyamk.fi