The Finnish energy technology competence cluster (OSKE)
The Finnish energy technology competence cluster has reached a strong position in the internationally growing areas of energy technology.
This growth is sped up by industry-based research, development, and education environments.
The Energy Technology Cluster Programme develops strong industry-based research, development, innovation and education environments. The programme has been put together based on the needs of businesses and organisations in the energy field. Its key objective is to strengthen their competitive ability and create the preconditions for the generation of new business and jobs. The main technological themes of the programme are bioenergy technologies, decentralised energy production, industrial energy solutions and electrical engineering.
The Energy Technology Competence Cluster strengthens the position of Finnish energy technology in the growing global markets. Cluster activities are focused on industrial enterprises that manufacture the machines and equipment required in the production, utilisation and distribution of energy, as well as on companies providing services in the field. The energy technology field is seeking a solid foothold in the global market.
The Energy Technology Competence Cluster is part of The Centre of Expertise Programme (OSKE), a fixed term special government programme aimed at focussing regional resources and activities on development areas of key national importance. The programme promotes the utilisation of the highest international standard of knowledge and expertise that exists in the different regions. The operations model of the programme was reformed for the term 2007–2013 as a cluster-based model, the overriding objective of which is to increase regional specialisation and to strengthen cooperation between centres of expertise. The National Programme involves 13 national Clusters of Expertise and 21 regional Centres of Expertise.
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