ICTOulu

🌟 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌟 This is the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 in our series on funding possibilities for ICT and tech companies! 🚀 In this installment, we dive into 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞, the EU's flagship research and innovation program, and how it can empower your business to secure funding, scale operations, and drive innovation. 💡 Future articles will explore other funding opportunities to help your company thrive. Don't miss this chance to stay ahead! 👉 Read the full article (in comment) and start unlocking your potential! Stay tuned for more funding insights coming soon! 💼🌍 #ICTOulu #FundingOpportunities #HorizonEurope

🎄 Advent Calendar 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝟏𝟕𝟎 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 🎄 ✨ Imagine a place where 170 companies, ranging from global giants to agile startups, come together to create groundbreaking solutions. A place where ideas flourish, collaborations thrive, and innovation drives progress. That place is 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮, home to one of the most dynamic technology ecosystems in Northern Europe. 🎁 At the heart of this ecosystem is ICTOulu, a network that unites these companies under a shared mission: to push the boundaries of technology and make a global impact. Together, these innovators are shaping industries like artificial intelligence, IoT, healthcare technologies, wireless communication, and more. 🎅🏼 What makes this community extraordinary? 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Companies share knowledge, resources, and talent to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. 🌍 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: From Oulu, these businesses create solutions that not only transform industries locally but also resonate on a global scale. 🎯 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: With companies specializing in everything from smart city technologies to advanced cybersecurity, Oulu offers a complete ecosystem for technological advancement. ❄️ This synergy of scale, expertise, and creativity makes ICTOulu powerhouse of innovation. Oulu is a living example of what happens when forward-thinking minds come together to shape the future. 📌 A full overview of the companies in this dynamic network can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/eahskyvd 🌟 Stay tuned as we continue exploring more inspiring stories from Oulu throughout December. This is just the beginning! #ICTOulu #AdventCalendar #OuluInnovation #FutureOfTechnology

🎄 Advent Calendar 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟔𝐆 🎄 ✨ Imagine a world where lightning-fast connectivity transforms how we work, live, and dream. A world where autonomous cars glide seamlessly through smart cities, immersive AR/VR experiences become the norm, and surgeons perform life-saving operations remotely with zero delay. 🎅🏼 This isn’t just a vision – it’s a future being built 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮. 🎁 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮? This city is home to the University of Oulu, where the 6G Flagship Program was launched in 2018 – the first of its kind in the world. Backed by Finland’s government and led by some of the brightest minds in wireless research, this program has cemented Oulu’s position as the global hub for 6G innovation. ❄️ Here, researchers are not just theorizing but actively shaping the technology that will 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Companies in Oulu collaborate on groundbreaking projects, from developing next-generation networks to creating real-world applications like remote-controlled factories and holographic communication. 🎁 For decades, Oulu has led the charge in wireless innovation, from the creation of the first GSM call in Finland to breakthroughs in 4G and 5G. And now, with 6G on the horizon, Oulu once again stands at the forefront of connectivity – proving that the birthplace of 6G is right here, in the Nordics. 🎄 Oulu’s engineers, researchers, and companies are rewriting the rules of what’s possible. 6G isn't just about speed; it’s about creating a world where technology truly connects us all, from the smallest device to the largest innovations. Within our 𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, companies like Nokia, Bittium, Keysight Technologies, and MediaTek are making significant contributions to the development of 6G, alongside many others whose innovative work continues to shape the future of connectivity. 🌟 Stay tuned as we unveil more stories of innovation throughout December. This is just the beginning! #ICTOulu #AdventCalendar #OuluInnovation #6GRevolution #FutureOfConnectivity

🎉𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🎉 Starting tomorrow, December 1st, we’ll take you on an exciting journey through the world of innovation and technology from Oulu – the heart of technological advancement in Northern Europe. 📅 What’s in store? 24 days, 24 topics. Each day, you’ll discover how companies and experts in Oulu are 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 – from 6G and artificial intelligence to green technologies and startup success stories. 🌟 Why follow along? You’ll uncover inspiring stories, groundbreaking innovations, and solutions that bring us closer to a smarter, more sustainable future. 📌 Join us and follow the 𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 – it all begins tomorrow! 🎄 Because Oulu isn’t just a place – it’s a community of innovators building a better world. Don’t forget to share the post with your network! #ICTOulu #AdventCalendar #InnovationFromOulu

🌟 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 "𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭" 🌟 What’s brewing in Oulu’s microelectronics and semiconductor scene? Over coffee and great company, the "Chips for Breakfast" series was born—a dynamic platform to connect minds, solve industry challenges, and drive innovation in these exciting fields. In our latest blog, Jussi Leponiemi, Key Account director of ICT sector, shares how this series came to life and what it aims to achieve. ☕💡 This initiative wouldn’t be the same without the incredible efforts of Jaana Tähtinen, the mastermind behind the 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, which is uniting research, education, and business to build a stronger tech ecosystem. 🙌✨ We’re also grateful to Aimo Vainio from the University of Oulu and Rami Aikio from Timegate Instruments Ltd., whose insights at the first event brought fresh perspectives and inspiration. 🧠🤝 Want a closer look at how we’re shaping the future of tech in Oulu? Check out the blog to uncover the vision and the exciting journey ahead! 📖 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3ZaCNPe #Innovation #Networking #Microelectronics #SemiconductorIndustry #EmbeddedProgramming #ICTOulu #MEREBE #UniversityOfOulu #TimegateInstruments #OuluTech

🌐 How the 𝗘𝗨 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝘁 Will Reshape the Digital Economy The EU Data Act (Regulation 2023/2854) is a game-changer for businesses in the ICT and tech sectors. Effective from January 11, 2024, and fully applicable by 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, this regulation sets clear rules on data access, sharing, and use, paving the way for a fairer and more competitive data economy. Here’s what the blog offers: ✅ A clear overview of key features like user data rights, B2B data sharing, and cloud service portability ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 to help businesses stay compliant and embrace new opportunities ✅ Insights into 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 to innovate and grow 💡 The takeaway? This is more than just compliance—it's a chance to drive innovation, build trust, and explore new revenue models. 📖 Get a clear picture of what the Data Act means for your business by clicking the link below: https://bit.ly/3CK6GOK #EUDataAct #Oulu #Innovation #Opportunities #ICTOulu

🖥️ Happening Now: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐬 at the 𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🌟 We’re live from Centria Campus in 𝐊𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚 at the IT Recruitment Event 2024 organized by Jyrki Rajala and Anni-Maija Viitasaari in Centria University of Applied Sciences 📅 Today: November 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:30–13:30 📍 Where: Centria University of Applied Sciences, Kokkola The event is in full swing, and Niina and Kavindu are here, ready to meet you and share exciting insights about the ICT network and opportunities in Oulu. Stop by our booth to learn about: 🌍 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮 – Discover what makes this city a vibrant place to live and work. 💡 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮 – Explore the possibilities for growth and innovation in the region. 💼 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – Find out about exciting career paths waiting for you in Oulu. 🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮 – Learn about the tech ecosystem and how you can be part of it. 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬? This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and explore how you can grow your tech career in Oulu—a hub of innovation and opportunities. We’re looking forward to seeing you! Let’s shape the future of ICT together. #ICTOulu #Networking #Oulu #TechCareers #Innovation #LiveEvent

🌟 The 𝐄𝐔 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭 is Here - Is Your ICT or Tech Company in Oulu 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲? 🌟 The AI landscape is changing, and staying ahead means more than just compliance—it’s about becoming a leader in ethical and trustworthy AI. Here’s how your company can stay prepared: 1️⃣ 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐈: Review your AI systems and classify their risk levels. 2️⃣ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭: Ensure your systems meet transparency, safety, and ethical standards. 3️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: Use testing environments and seek guidance when needed. 4️⃣ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦: Equip your employees with the knowledge to navigate the new rules. 5️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝: Monitor changes and deadlines to remain ahead of the curve. You have the opportunity to build trust and stand out in the competitive tech industry by taking advantage of this. 📢 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 to read our full article! 🔗 http://bit.ly/3B2oKmN #ICTOulu #EUAIAct #AICompliance #Oulu

🔊 Reflecting on Our First "𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭" Event At Restaurant MIN, Technopolis, Sepänkatu 20, we hosted the beginning of our new breakfast series, "𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭." Professionals and companies from the fields of 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, and 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 across Northern Ostrobothnia came together for this event. 🙏 Our warmest thanks go out to everyone who attended and contributed to the engaging discussions and networking. It's your enthusiasm and expertise that make gatherings like this so memorable and impactful! ✨ Special acknowledgments to: ➡️ Jussi Leponiemi, Key Account director of ICT sector, for his engaging and distinctive presentation on industry challenges and opportunities, and for explaining the vision that inspired this event. ➡️ Jaana Tähtinen, Coordinator at 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄, for providing valuable insights into the MEREBE project, highlighting the power of collaboration between research, education, and business. ➡️ Aimo Vainio, from the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐥𝐮, for his intriguing speech. ➡️ Rami Aikio, from Timegate Instruments Ltd., for his brief yet insightful presentation on his company's contributions to the field. 📅 This series will continue approximately every two months throughout the spring, offering more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and innovate. 📌 Stay tuned for our next meeting, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field! ℹ️ If you'd like to learn more about 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄, check the link in the comments! The 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄 project is co-funded by the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 🇪🇺 #Networking #Microelectronics #SemiconductorIndustry #EmbeddedProgramming #Oulu #ICTOulu #MEREBE #UniversityOfOulu #TimegateInstruments #Innovation

𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝! 📢 ICTOulu is happy to announce a fantastic opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬) in the regions of 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, and 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐮! 📅 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐯𝐮𝐧 𝐤𝐢𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚 – a time-limited project call by the ELY Centre – is open from 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏 to 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫? SMEs aiming to develop new products or expand into international markets. The primary goal is to encourage swiftly implementable growth and innovation projects. ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝? - Studies and analyses related to product development and internationalization. - Acquisition of expert services. 💰 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: A lump-sum payment. Decisions are expected to be made by the end of February 2025. 📞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭! Applicants are encouraged to contact ELY Centre experts before submitting their applications to receive necessary information and support. 📩 For more information, visit the official website: link in comment 🔗 Know an SME that could benefit from this opportunity? 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 and help them grow! #KasvunKiitorata #ICTOulu #BusinessGrowth #Funding