Objectives

Vision

The Centre of Expertise Programme’s vision is that in 2013 Finland will be internationally renowned for its attractive innovation environments and excellence. Centres of expertise are interesting locations for internationally active businesses, research institutes and top-level experts. Innovation-led growth created by the centres will be revealed in successful business activity and job creation in the regions.

The Centre of Expertise Programme is expected to

• generate new innovations, products, services, businesses and jobs based on top-level expertise
• support specialisation and division of tasks between regions to form internationally competitive centres of expertise
• increase the capacity of regional innovation environments to attract internationally active businesses, investment and top professionals