Research, development and services
We share our knowledge and skills with the working life, because by collaborating and learning new things, we achieve something truly important for the future.
We research and develop with you
We invest in strong research, development and innovation expertise, divided into eight different teams: pre-awards and networks, digitalisation, production technology, Robo AI, smart wood, entrepreneurship and business, wellbeing and health, as well as chemistry and bioeconomy.
Projects
We have approximately 100 ongoing projects at all times. In these projects we seek and develop solutions locally, nationally and internationally. Check out our projects!
Development and training services
We provide support for the development of your company’s operations and expertise. In our services, we utilize the expertise of our team of experts and the equipment of our laboratories.
Development environments
The development of companies in our region and the availability of skilled labour is ensured through up-to-date investments into research environments.
Get to know our development environmentsEmployment opportunities for students
Does your company need labour? Are you looking for an intern to do a project, or does your company want to offer students thesis topics?
Student collaborationRent a space
Are you organizing a meeting or training for which your company’s own facilities are not enough? Our Pietarsaari campus has many different sized classrooms and meeting rooms that can be rented.
Rent a spacePublications
Our publication series presents current projects, the expertise of our personnel working on those projects as well as high-quality thesis.
Check out our publications
Talent Boost
Employer, are you looking for an international expert for your company or operation? Centria’s Talent Boost activities focus in particular on the employment and promotion of international experts in Centria’s area of operation, as well as on better encounters between companies and international experts.
Development of pedagogy
Centria actively develops higher education by field of education and pedagogy in general.
CURRENT
Centria strengthens its expertise in Artificial Intelligence
The Centria Robotics and Artificial Intelligence top research group consists of approximately 15 experts, one-third of whom have an international background. One of them is …
Bothnia Game Industry 2025: Support4Games
Welcome to learn and discuss insights of the game industry at Centria Talonpojankatu campus.
Survey on drones for businesses in North Ostrobothnia
Are you interested in the possibilities of using drones in your business or buying drone services to support your business? Take a short survey on this topic – on average it will only take you 9 minutes to complete the survey.
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Career at Centria?
With us, you can tailor your own work and decide the direction you wish to develop in. In Centria, the daily work is not about coping, it is about true enjoyment. Our comprehensive occupational health care will carry you through hardships. Not to forget our exceptionally generous exercise and culture benefits, for when you need a boost in your daily life. We have received a Great Place to Work certificate, which shows that we are doing the right things. Things that matter.