We research and develop with you
Centria’s eight research, development and innovation teams – Pre-awards and Networks, Digitalisation, Production technology, Robo AI, Smart Wood, Entrepreneurship and Business, Wellbeing and Health, as well as Chemistry and bioeconomy – aim for regional development.
Regionally significant and impactful RDI activities
Our RDI activities are regionally significant and impactful. In our operating area, industrial production and exports per person are among the highest in Finland. Some of the key areas include mechanical wood processing in Ylivieska and the surrounding region, inorganic chemistry industry in the Kokkola Industrial Park and Alholmens Industrial Park in Pietarsaari. Together, they employ nearly 8,000 people and make an annual turnover of more than 4 billion euros. In addition, there are many other successful industries in our region!
Get to know our teams’ research work!
Each year, our teams work on around 100 projects, ranging from local independent projects to international consortium projects.
Get to know our projects, get excited and participate!