About InAI

Innovation Acceleration Institute is a Finnish non-profit organisation. Our mission is to advance innovation that helps people, communities and organisations respond to societal and environmental challenges.

We work with universities, companies, public bodies and civil society organisations in Finland and internationally, connecting technology, sustainability and cultural expertise.

Our role brings together project development, networking and practical participation. We help partners shape ideas, build consortia and prepare funding proposals, and contribute to implementation with agreed responsibilities.

Innovation through partnership

Innovation grows when people with different expertise work on a shared challenge. We connect research, technology, education and cultural practice to develop projects with practical and societal value.

Our work spans technology and AI, sustainability and the green transition, and culture and society. We pay particular attention to the opportunities between these fields, where new perspectives can lead to new approaches.

Networking and facilitation are central to how we work. We bring partners together, support knowledge exchange and help collaborations move from initial conversations to a shared project plan.

Experience in international collaboration

Our team’s international project experience dates back to 2010 and includes work supported by FP7, Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, Interreg, Kolarctic and other cross-border programmes, NEFCO and the Nordic Council of Ministers. This experience informs the partnerships and projects we develop today.

InAI participates in consortia with defined tasks and deliverables. We also work with organisations that need support in developing proposals, connecting partners or delivering specific project activities.

What we work towards

We work towards a more sustainable, inclusive and connected society. Through collaborative innovation, we aim to strengthen the skills needed for the green transition, support responsible use of technology and widen opportunities for cultural participation and mutual learning.

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