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InnoSprint: Boost Track for SME Innovations

The project supports SMEs in enhancing RDI and innovation expertise and promoting experimental development and innovation culture.

Together with SMEs, the project maps RDI capabilities and creates a program for the development of innovation expertise. To advance the RDI and innovation activities of SMEs, the project offers Design Sprint workshops, a facilitated development process, an idea competition for product and service innovations, and coaching for RDI project applications. Companies will also have the opportunity to build networks at collaboration events and project webinars, including internationally.

Objectives of the InnoSprint project 

  1. To enhance SMEs’ ability to identify changes in the business environment and to develop their RDI and innovation expertise.
  2. To strengthen SMEs’ RDI and innovation capabilities, as well as growth potential through experimental development.
  3. To guide SMEs in identifying their research and innovation needs and engaging with the Uusimaa ecosystem and RDI networks both nationally and internationally.

InnoSprint – Boost Track for SME Innovations

Duration: 9/2024–6/2027

Project manager: Taina Laivola

Funding: ERDF, Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council