Don't Stay Alone WITH YOUR IDEAS
InnoSprint
FOR BOLD IDEAS AND RENEWAL
INNOVATION FAST TRACK
InnoSprint offers SMEs a nimble, practical pathway to accelerate innovation, strengthen competitive edge and unlock new growth opportunities in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. We empower your company to uncover hidden innovation potential, swiftly transform ideas into tangible solutions, connect with fellow innovators and become part of Uusimaa’s dynamic ecosystem, whilst facilitating controlled international expansion through our extensive networks.
THE TEAM BEHIND IT ALL
InnoSprint comprises a network of specialists led by our core team. Intrigued? Simply reach out through our customer form, and together we’ll embark on a journey towards a more innovative future! We’ll respond within 2-4 working days. Should you have any questions about InnoSprint, our experts are readily available to guide you through your initial steps.
ABOUT INNOSPRINT IN BRIEF
InnoSprint is a project funded by the Uusimaa Regional Council and incorporated within the European Union’s ERDF programme, designed to enhance innovation capabilities in SMEs. This three-year initiative (2024-2027) supports companies in identifying market shifts, bolstering innovation activities and integrating with the Uusimaa innovation ecosystem.
InnoSprint is delivered by Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, a distinguished expert organisation in business and service industries. As Finland’s most prominent university of applied sciences, Haaga-Helia nurtures over 11,000 future professionals. The institution maintains approximately 100 business partnerships and collaborates with more than 200 higher education institutions globally.
InnoSprint aims to enhance SMEs’ capacity to recognise business environment changes, develop and refine their innovation expertise, strengthen their ability to identify innovation capabilities and growth potential through experimentation and pilot programmes, and facilitate their integration into the Uusimaa ecosystem.
INNOSPRINT STEERING GROUP
The InnoSprint steering group brings together distinguished professionals who support our team in achieving ambitious goals. This diverse assembly includes veteran business leaders, R&D&I specialists, and representatives from universities and research institutions, contributing a distinctive blend of academic prowess and commercial acumen. The steering group includes:
- Taina Saksa, Chairperson, Senior IPR Advisor (Kemira Oy)
- Sirpa Lassila, Principal Lecturer (Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences)
- Kati Tiainen, Digital Learning Strategy Director (Microsoft Oy)
- Ville Valovirta, Senior Researcher (VTT)
- Tiina Marjeta, Financier’s Representative (Uusimaa Regional Council)
- Fredrik Pressler, CEO (Posintra Oy)
