Friday 6th of February 2026, 10:15-14:00, Linna Building, K106 seminar room
Seminar program
Innovation Studies Group (ISG) is a part of the Research Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (TaSTI), Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University.
The group’s research focuses on innovation activities, innovation policy, and the role and significance of innovation in contemporary societies. The group’s interests extend beyond single organizations to encompass broader innovation environments, including innovation (eco)systems, communities, and open innovation platforms. Over time, ISG has increasingly emphasized the inclusion and expansion of innovation activities across new countries and regions (particularly in the Global South), diverse sectors, and a wide range of societal stakeholder groups.
10:15-10:45 Mika Kautonen: Introduction: brief history and current activities of ISG
10:45-11:15 Personal introductions by some former TaSTI members
11:15-11:45 Antti Alaja: Policy ideas in Finnish science, technology and innovation policy ꟷ outlines of the forthcoming doctoral thesis
11:45-12:30 Lunch break
12:30-13:00 Nadja Nordling: Policy Blind Spots in Public Research-Based Spin-Off Support
13:00-13:30 Mika Kautonen: “Explorations in Namibia”: Innovation for sustainability
13:30-14:00 Coffee, tea and cake: Mika 60 years!
For more info: mika.kautonen@tuni.fi, mianna.meskus@tuni.fi