# Research, Development and Business Services - Savonia AMK

> Research and development as well as business services are core areas of operation of the Savonia University of Applied Sciences.

## Research, Development and Business Services
The two main tasks for the University of Applied Sciences are education and research, development and innovation (RDI). RDI also promotes regional development and internationalisation. Savonia produces new competences and knowledge for the use of local operators, based on working life orientation.

The starting point of RDI is the context of application. Diverse expertise is brought together in RDI networks. At Savonia, production of new knowledge is rooted in practice. The quality of new skills and knowledge produced is ultimately measured within their fields of application. Savonia’s RDI activities offer variety of services and forms of co-operation to the businesses, communities, and organisations from different fields as well as to private individuals.

## Entrepreneurship & Innovations
Business Center North Savo is a novel service network aiming to strengthen the know-how and competitiveness of the North Savo region. We invest in entrepreneurship, innovation and development of new services and products.

## Business Services
Savonia Business Services provides expert, education, development and testing as well as event services for local businesses as well as globally.

## Research & Development
One of the core functions of Savonia as a university of applied sciences is to provide high quality research and development services for businesses. The development services are carried out through projects funded by (inter)national investors.

## Digital Innovation Services
DigiCenter North Savo supports Northern Savo companies in their digital transformation by providing services that improve digital skills, foster technology testing and increase networking of companies.

## Energy Research Center
The Energy Research Centre offers product development, product testing and training services for technology companies and other organisations operating in energy production, transfer and distribution.

## Environmental Engineering
The environmental engineering department offers companies and communities field-specific product development and testing services and does applied research work in cooperation with companies and different research institutes in the field.

## Latest Articles and Stories

*   **21/05/2026: From business concept to first pitch in EU4Dual entrepreneurial exchange: Entrepreneurial mobility as a pathway for applied innovation at Savonia University of applied sciences**
    EU4Dual Entrepreneurial mobility turns learning into practice by helping students develop their own venture ideas.
*   **31/03/2026: Strengthening SME Pathways to EU Funding: Savonia and Kuopio Water Cluster at Finland–Ukraine Tech Bridge 2026**
    Savonia and KWC empower SMEs with EU funding insights to drive innovation, collaboration, and internationalization.
*   **27/10/2025: Position paper: clusters as mechanisms to ensure finland’s competitiveness and innovation**
    Finland must adopt clusters as a more significant strategic tool for boosting productivity and competitiveness.
*   **26/06/2025: Behind the lens: capturing farm safety in Finland with SafeHabitus**
    Video shooting experience in SafeHabitus project.
*   **16/05/2025: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential Across Borders: A New Model of Entrepreneurial Mobility from EU4DUAL network**
    EU4DUAL boosts cross-border startup skills via real-world mobility, joint programs, and shared European innovation hubs.
*   **03/02/2025: International Learning with the Multipro Study Program at the Iisalmi Campus of Savonia UAS**
    The article is about MultiPro Programme for the exchange students and their first experience here in January 2025.
*   **15/11/2024: Neurochallenge 2024 – Solutions for better brain health among working aged with a national innovation competition**
    Innovation competition advancing brain health with groundbreaking solutions for the working-aged people.
*   **17/06/2024: Addressing the Critical Issues in Upper Savo’s Industry**
    Teknologiatalkoot Event: What are the pressing issues in Upper Savo’s industry that demand solutions?
*   **22/04/2024: Farm Occupational Safety Management and Attitudes: navigating challenges and cultivating change**
    The article focuses on farm occupational safety management and attitudes of farmers, based on the 3 speaches presented.