About Oulu University of Applied Sciences

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) is one of Finland’s leading universities of applied sciences, providing practice-oriented higher education and conducting applied research, development, and innovation activities in close collaboration with working life. Oamk is committed to promoting sustainable growth, competence development, and regional vitality through multidisciplinary education and partnerships. By combining academic expertise with real-world challenges, Oamk supports individuals, organisations, and communities in building innovative solutions that create positive impact both regionally and internationally.

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Project Team and Oamk’s Contribution

Oamk contributes to the project through expertise in entrepreneurship education, business development, innovation, and learning design. The project team brings together complementary experience from teaching, research, and development work. Anna Alapeteri has over 20 years of experience in teaching business studies. Johanna Pihlajamaa has more than 10 years of experience in pedagogy and education entrepreneurship and working as a project manager and coordinator in R&D projects. Janne Karjalainen brings over 10 years of expertise in service design, innovation project studies, and R&D project development.

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