Research, development and services
We share our knowledge and skills with the working life, because by collaborating and learning new things, we achieve something truly important for the future.
We research and develop with you
We invest in strong research, development and innovation expertise, divided into eight different teams: pre-awards and networks, digitalisation, production technology, Robo AI, smart wood, entrepreneurship and business, wellbeing and health, as well as chemistry and bioeconomy.
Projects
We have approximately 100 ongoing projects at all times. In these projects we seek and develop solutions locally, nationally and internationally. Check out our projects!
Development and training services
We provide support for the development of your company’s operations and expertise. In our services, we utilize the expertise of our team of experts and the equipment of our laboratories.
Development environments
The development of companies in our region and the availability of skilled labour is ensured through up-to-date investments into research environments.
Get to know our development environmentsEmployment opportunities for students
Does your company need labour? Are you looking for an intern to do a project, or does your company want to offer students thesis topics?
Student collaborationRent a space
Are you organizing a meeting or training for which your company’s own facilities are not enough? Our Pietarsaari campus has many different sized classrooms and meeting rooms that can be rented.
Rent a spacePublications
Our publication series presents current projects, the expertise of our personnel working on those projects as well as high-quality thesis.
Check out our publicationsTake a look at these as well
As a student in RDI activities
We offer students a variety of opportunities to become involved in research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities already from the early stages of their studies.
Development of pedagogy
We actively develop higher education by field of education and pedagogy in general.
Career at Centria?
With us, you have the opportunity to shape your role and develop your skills in a direction that suits you.
Current in our RDI operations
New perspectives from working in research and development projects
Exchage student Benjamin Fritz discovered new interests in circular economy related to chemistry.
Current tools and trends in AI
We will go through current tools and trends in AI and how these are applicable to entrepreneurs and your business. Especially if you are pondering …
AI in marketing
This session offers a practical introduction to how artificial intelligence can help you uncover the right keywords and tap into valuable online content—without needing a tech team.