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LIFE SCIENCE CLUSTER IN THE TAMPERE REGION
Working together for a healthier world
• Biomaterials• Health care processes• ICT and signal processing• Stem cells • Regenerative medicine• Drug development• Implantable spare parts• Biodegradable materials• Bioabsorbable implants and devices
• Human spare parts • Implants for mending bones • Monitoring and imaging• Sensors and measurement solutions• Assistive technologies• Ophthalmology medicine• Mitochondrial genetics• Cancer• Vaccines
Tampere Region is a globally important location for developing innovations that combine medicine, biology, and technology. We have a world-class research on e.g. following subjects:
What is the Life Science Cluster about?
ACTIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN ALL KEY PLAYERS
DIVERSE COMPANY BASEDevices, ICT, software, integration, pharma,
services, biomaterials
LINKED SERVICE PROVIDERSPatient hotel and senior housing service concept, private
hospital and health services, sports institutes
ENABLERS AT SCIENCE PARK KAUPPIProvide fast testing of innovations in genuine
health care surroundings
FUNDING AND EXPERTISEEasily available for both companies and
researchers
MODERN INNOVATION PLATFORMS AND CLUSTER COORDINATION
Boost local and global networking and support start-ups
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Unique combination of Bio – Meds – Tech
-expertise
Innovation platforms for next-generation healthcare
The Kauppi campus
The Kauppi Campus consists of: • Institute of Biomedical Technology• School of Medicine• School of Health Sciences• The biotechnology hub Finn-Medi• Tampere University Hospital• A number of healthcare R&D companies
Kauppi campus in 2020: • 10 000 health professionals• 5000–10 000 customers• 10 000 students• a €500m investment in total
Other cross-disciplinary innovation platforms
MediapolisMediapolis is an international campus that concentrates on content production and information and communications technology, where companies and students work side-by-side.
The New Factory is an environment for open innovation where ideas can be processed into prototypes, pilot projects, products and services, new business and new jobs.
Campus ArenaCompleted in 2015, Campus Arena will be cross-disciplinary hub of science, research and technology in the heart of the Tampere University of Technology campus.
Universities creates competitiveness 1/2The Tampere Region’s universities provide high-level education and they are active cooperation partners for industry. Supporting education, research & development: TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY • Image and signal processing• Biomaterials and biosensors• Computational systems biology• Software engineering, user interfaces• Micro- and nanoscale technologies• Personal health informatics
Universities creates competitiveness 2/2UNIVERSITY OF TAMPEREImmunologyCell and tissue, stem cellsGene and protein technologyGerontologyRegenerative medicineVaccinesVision and ophthalmology TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCESBiomedical laboratory sciencesElectrical and ICT engineeringPhysiotherapy and young athletes’ wellness programmeHealth tourismTechnologies and services for senior citizensHealth gaming and social roboticsYoung athletes’ wellness programmeLiving labs: Tools, devices and technologies concerned with sleep and housing
World-class R&D Centres in Tampere
• REGEA CELL AND TISSUE CENTER• FINMIT – THE ACADEMY OF FINLAND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE • BIOMEDITECH • VTT – TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND• TAMPERE SURGICAL EDUCATION CENTER• THE UKK INSTITUTE • SILK – R&D CENTER FOR OPHTHALMIC INNOVATIONS • FICAM – FINNISH CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODS • GEREC– GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER• TACC – TAMPERE CENTER FOR CHILD HEALTH• VACCINE RESEARCH CENTER• HOSPITAL DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTER
The business environment
In Tampere everything works
• World class research and university-industry collaboration• High level of technology, system integration and industrial
service business know-how with deep understanding of customer processes and needs
• Easy to reach– one-day business trip to all major locations• Talented, experienced and loyal workforce provides good
value for the money• Growth center that keeps on growing• At the top of the most attractive Finnish cities – year after
year
Tampere is in the heart of Finland
Tampere Region - Fastest growing region in Finland- Population 499 000- 31 000 places of business- 2nd largest airport in the country- Up to 15% of Finland’s national R&D budget is spent in Tampere
Tampere Life Science TechnologyRegion Industries IndustriesCompanies 100 2 700Employees 2 000 34 000Turnover 436M€ 7 751M€
Functional Finland
Gateway to Europe:Finland offers a central location in the expanding markets of Northern Europe and also provides an ideal business gateway to Russia.
Safe and stable: Finland enjoys the highest possible AAA status with the global credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. Finland is famous for its transparency, straightforwardness and low levels of bureaucracy.
Competent facilities:According to WEF’s Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011, Finland has the best availability of scientists and engineers who are trained by one of the best educational systems in the world.
Easy and Innovative:Finnish infrastructure excels in terms of physical transportation as well as telecommunications. Technology infrastructure is one of the best in Europe.
The most competitive country in the EU
Finland’s global rankings: #1 Health and primary education#1 Higher education and training#1 Availability of scientists and engineers#1 Property rights and IPR protection#1 Availability of latest technologies#2 University-industry collaboration in R&D#2 Protection of minority shareholders’ interest#2 Innovation#2 Quality of education system#2 Quality of math and science education#2 Extent of staff training#2 Country capacity to retain talent#2 Tertiary education graduates in OECD#3 Company spending on R&D#3 Quality of overall infrastructure
Contact us and join the core set of Life Science in Finland!For information on how to combine innovation, research and know-how with other industries, request materials on the other top clusters of the Tampere Region: • Intelligent Machines • Manufacturing• ICT• Creative businesses• Cleantech & Energy • Nanotechnology www.tampereallbright.fi www.investtampere.fi
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