Regional Business Development
The Regional Business Development research group at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences enhances working life, entrepreneurship, family-friendliness, and diversity in the Kainuu region. Currently, we focus on business development in sparsely populated areas, operating under the following two overarching themes:
1. Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Education
Our research group supports entrepreneurship and education in the Kainuu region. We provide networking opportunities, mentoring, skills development, expertise, and practical tools via training courses.
2. Regional Development
We support regional development, family-friendliness, and diversity in the Kainuu region. Our research group offers, for example, networking opportunities, trainings and information about Kainuu investments. Our innovative solutions enhance local business competitiveness and promote regional growth.
Our Expertise
- Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Developing local skills through a range of business and further education courses
- Providing networking opportunities for local talent
- Regional development and support for its diversity
Research and Study Infrastructure
The Regional Business Development research group enhances working life, entrepreneurship, family-friendliness, and diversity in the Kainuu region. Our innovative solutions and research promote regional economic growth, making us a key player in the region’s innovation ecosystem.
We conduct various ongoing research projects, including studies on the employment challenges of international students, the working life in Kainuu, and the region’s attractiveness and retention. The themes of our training courses are based on the skill needs of local businesses.
Do you have a project idea or research topic in mind? Feel free to reach out to us.
Cases and References
We have several on-going projects which themes go all the way from regional investments, entrepreneurs mentoring to practical training in marketing.
Examples of our ongoing projects:
- The Future Entrepreneurs from Kainuu
- MAKEA – Promoting the entrepreneurial skills of foreign-language speakers in Kainuu and Northeastern Finland
- Kainuu for Work and Family
- Kainuu in all its diversity
- Mastering Business Psychology
- Growth Spot – Investments in Kainuu
- Future Financial Management Expert
For Students
Business projects offer students a wide range of internships and interesting thesis opportunities. The projects are diverse and their themes can range from regional development, research, marketing, game development to training.
Contact us and lets discuss possibilities.