1. Innovation tool examples: AWOT-method Innovation strategy Miika Kajanus Suceava 8.4.2008

2. AWOT method SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis provides the basic frame for the analysis Multi Criteria Decision Support (MCDS) methods assist in carrying out SWOT more analytically and in elaborating the results of the analyses so that decisions can be prioritized also with respect to the entire SWOT.

19. www.savonia-amk.fi My background: Research and Innovation Manager in Ylä-Savo Region Ylä-Savo Regional Centre Programme Savonia University of applied Sciences, Kuopio University and Oulu University Mission: Transfer Research Knowledge to SMEs Start R&D projects with SMEs Enhance the Regional Innovation System

20. Ylä-Savo Region

21. Ylä-Savo region is located in central Finland as the northernmost part of province of North Savo. Ylä-Savo consists of the town of Iisalmi (21 000 inhabitants) and the surrounding rural districts. 60.000 inhabitants, 3.000 enterprises, 1.000 farms, 10.000 forest owners The main sources of livelihood come from services and food, wood and metal industry. The region has a powerful background based on dairy production with forestry as a supplementary source of income on the farms. YLÄ-SAVO REGION

40. Challenges Small region and narrow knowledge capacity Challenging location (far from markets and knowledge centres Multiple and diversified enterprises Some enterprises world class top enterprises in their markets, some top national, majority local market enterprises; majority SMEs, only couple of units belonging in bigger companies (owners and key persons lives in Ylä-Savo!) Practically no existing innovation culture (however, many success stories), trust and ability to cooperate Ageing and supply of skillful workforce Competing globally in “know how hunting” How market oriented innovation actions can be integrated into other development actions

41. Ylä-Savo enterprise centered innovation environment Markets - Global - National - Regional Market position Innovation actions strategy Own resources / capabilities production/ organization production chains Position in value chains Sector / industry organizations ENTERPRISE Technology Iisalmi, Keitele, Kiuruvesi, Lapinlahti, Pielavesi, Sonkajärvi, Varpaisjärvi, Vieremä Pohjois-Savo county, Eastern Finland Region Finland European Union Ylä-Savo Development Company Ldt. examples the enterprises: Iisalmen Ponsse Ldt., Wärtsilä Findomo Ldt. Alueosuuskunta Veljeskoti Ldt. Normet Ldt. Biobower Ldt. Jokeri Talot Ldt. Promilk / Valio Health and Metal and Energy and Forest cluster Milk products well-being mechanical engineering environment Mini-cluster expert and advisory boards Savonia-University of Applied Sciences Ylä-Savo Professional College Savo Professional College other educational institutes KIBS-enterprises Enterprise associations Camber of commerce GTK METLA MTT VTT Other research institutes Kuopio university Oulu university University Centre in Kajaani Pohjois-Savon Employment and Economic Development Centre TEKES Kuopio Technology Centre Teknia Ldt. Finnvera Finpro investors Ylä-Savo success programme 2007-2013 Ylä-Savo Regional Centre Programme 2007-2010 Regional Development Programmes National Research, Development, Technology and innovation programmes Lissabon strategy and Other EU’s programmes International Knowledge Centres National Knowledge Centres - Universities, research organizations, other expert organizations Inventor associations Ylä-Savo Industry Association.

42. How strategy was composed During the year 2006 Open discussions of stakeholders Industry involvement by mini- clusters Web-based discussion forum available

43. Regional innovation strategies: aspects to Ylä-Savo => Need to invest in local knowledge centres to make existing stronger and to establish new ones. However, this is not enough, there is a need for: 1.Enterprises who understand markets have to be in more central position! 2.Fast search for targeted knowledge for enterprises’ international projects! 3.Focus on the core of the issue: how innovation projects can be effectively executed!

44. Markets and demand Value chains Miniclusters Foodstuff Industry Services Milk Special vehicles and equipments Building and interior Bioenergy Environment Health and Well-being Tourism Public production Innovation activities In enterprises and other organizations New / better: Products, services Processes, practices Organizations, networks Structures, business models ResearchEducation Development Financiers Municipalities Target of the innovation strategy Inter- mediators New miniclusters International knowledge networks Market and technology information integrated and transferred into business

45. basement: strengthening the existing miniclusters and establishing new ones Ylä-Savo innovation strategy: - basement: strengthening the existing miniclusters and establishing new ones New miniclusters Iisalmen Ponsse Ldt., Wärtsilä Findomo Ldt. Alueosuuskunta Veljeskoti Ldt. Normet Ldt. Biobower Ldt. Jokeri Talot Ldt. Promilk / Valio Health and Metal and Energy and Forest cluster Milk products well-being mechanical engineering environment Mini-cluster expert and advisory boards

46. 2) Innovation structures 3) Innovation culture and practices Ylä-Savo innovation strategy : 1) Effectiveness of the innovation actions 2) Innovation structures 3) Innovation culture and practices New miniclusters Iisalmen Ponsse Ldt., Wärtsilä Findomo Ldt. Alueosuuskunta Veljeskoti Ldt. Normet Ldt. Biobower Ldt. Jokeri Talot Ldt. Promilk / Valio Health and Metal and Energy and Forest cluster Milk products well-being mechanical engineering environment Mini-cluster expert and advisory boards 1) Effectiveness of the Innovation actions

47. Ylä-Savo innovation strategy 2007 – 2013 Objectives 1) Effectiveness of the innovation activities 2) Strengthening the innovation capacity of the region Expected effects More and better innovations faster Better competitive advantages Strengthened existing knowledge centres and new established Region learn better capability to enhance enterprises in fast hunting of targeted information from global sources and in producing those into innovations Region internationalized and is attracting new skilful people and capable enterprises 1 Effectiveness of the innovation activities 1)Executing the innovation projects of enterprises', organizations' and private people 2) Innovation services 3) Innovation toolbox) 4) Innovation indicators and measurement, follow-up of the strategy 3 Innovation culture and practices 1)Innovation culture and practices 2) Cooperation and networking 3) Strengthening Innovation capabilities 4) Cluster borders. 5) Internationalization. 2 Innovation structure and environment 1) Strengthening existing knowledge centres 2) Establishing new knowledge centres 3) Structures enabling fast hunting of targeted information. 4) Innovative environments Focus and action plan

48. Ylä-Savo innovation strategy 2007 – 2013: ” Instead of speaking about innovations it’s time to take actions: renew products, services and practices for market needs – also in public sector; with best partners, local and international; … and learn to do it better by doing it!”

49. Innovation Foresight: RPM - Robust Portfolio Modeling http://www.rpm.tkk.fi/ http://www.rpm.tkk.fi/Envitec