Open Innovation Platforms Role of open innovation platforms in urban ja regional development

Kari-Pekka KronqvistChairman of board, Open Innovation platformsThe Six City Strategy

17.10.2016

Helsinki Espoo VantaaTampere Turku Oulu

6Aika - Cooperation strategy of the six largest cities in FinlandThe Six City Strategy – Open and smart services strategy for sustainable urban development• The strategy aims at creating new know-how,

business and jobs • Carried out by the six largest cities in Finland:• Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Tampere, Turku and Oulu

• Carried out in 2014–2020, with support from EU/ERDF, Integrated Territorial Investment tool

• The six largest cities in Finland, covering 1/3 of country’s population and over 50% of GDP

Objectives of the Six City Strategy • Improve the services offered by cities, increase the

competitiveness of businesses and enable more widespread participation in development work.

• As a result, cities will be better equipped to respond to future challenges and promote sustainable urban development

• Also improves the service processes and their functionality across the municipal borders

3 points

1. Commitment of Mayors2. Co-operation between the six cities3. Change in the cities traditional way of doing things

Open?

Innovation platforms as part of business services report

Innovation?

Platform?

Helsinki Espoo VantaaTampere Turku Oulu

Thank youKari-Pekka KronqvistHead of StrategyCity of Oulu, Finlandkari-pekka.kronqvist@ouka.fiTel. +358 44 703 1257