Project information

The aim of the project is to produce knowledge that can be used to strengthen the smart specialisation of the Satakunta region in terms of productivity growth and competitiveness. The green industrial transition can be effectively promoted by using AI and data analytics in industrial value networks.

The project has a two-part approach. The macro-part aims to identify and describe the causes of the low level of productivity in Satakunta. The micro-part aims to understand the potential of digitalisation to improve productivity. The micro-part will build a generic ship model and assess the factors and bottlenecks related to the introduction of digital twins.

Execution

The project will be implemented by the University of Turku (UTU): Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit (TSE Pori) and the Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The project duration is from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2024. The ProDigy project (A80028) is funded by the Satakunta Regional Council through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) within the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021-2027 programme. The project will promote sustainable transition and competitiveness through productivity and digitalisation.

For more information, please contact

• Päivikki Kuoppakangas, TSE Pori, paivikki.kuoppakangas@utu.fi
• Jani Heikkinen, Faculty of Technology, Dept of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, jani.heikkinen@utu.fi
• Anne Erkkilä-Välimäki, TSE Pori, anne.erkkila-valimaki@utu.fi