Solutions for change
Our research and development work responds to the problems and challenges of our time. Together with our partners, we are developing technologies for a better life, creating sustainable growth and vitality. We are a visionary, open-science RDI player, constantly striving for ever greater societal impact.
We offer our expertise and world-class research and development environment to our partners. We are an innovative partner for a wide range of research and development projects.
What do we research and develop? Lower emission engines, better acoustic solutions and new raw materials among other things. We are developing better everyday practices for nursing homes and new ways of experiencing art and culture. The research and development work we do with our partners is visible all around us. We will find solutions together.
Our research and development priorities
From Research to Readiness
Turku UAS brings together applied research and expertise in autonomous systems, cybersecurity and resilience, artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, connected systems and human performance.
We develop, test and validate technologies that can serve both civilian and defence applications.
Are you looking for a partner to solve your organisation’s research and development challenges? Perhaps one of our research groups will become a vital partner for your RDI project.
Laboratories, infrastructure, facilities and equipment
Research and development environments at your disposal
Our campuses reflect more than €10 million of investment in research and development infrastructure in recent years. On joint research and development projects, we make our renovated research environments available to your organisation. Take advantage of our laboratories and expertise for your organisation’s development needs, product development and testing.
Effectiveness comes from networks
We have more than 200 projects running every year, one in four of which is carried out together with an international network.
Our partners include businesses, public sector organisations and other communities. Each year, more than 100 companies are involved in projects to develop their business through RDI work with us.
The Turku Tech Campus , Turku Culture Campus and Turku Health Campus , built in cooperation with other higher education institutions and operators in the region will further strengthen the university.
Project professionals to help you
We not only offer the expertise of our staff and creativity of our students, but also support and guidance throughout the lifecycle of your project. Our project experts’ years of experience and strong knowledge of different funding programmes pay off.
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Results of our RDI work
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Phenomenon
Turku UAS accelerates the development of dual-use technologies
The faculty of ICT and Industrial Engineering at Turku University of Applied Sciences brings together the needs of companies, broad research expertise and strong defence-sector networks. The aim…
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Phenomenon
“AI does not replace judgement – it increases the need for it.”
Better decisions start with better understanding. Kari Kallinen, Chief Advisor at Turku UAS, studies how artificial intelligence can help us make better decisions – without handing our judgement…
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Turku UAS is establishing a new research and expertise center to meet the needs of the maritime industry
The new Center for Maritime and Shipbuilding Technologies brings together Turku University of Applied Sciences’ research and education related to the maritime industry. The center strengthens Turku UAS’…