Dimes Kimmo Ojuva

DIMES is an open innovation network in Finland that aims to turn technology and competencies into customer-driven services earlier than elsewhere. Its strengths are in technology creation, but nurturing innovations is a weakness. DIMES seeks to implement innovations quickly through effective service creation derived from customer needs. It has over 60 members and growing and provides programs and testbeds to promote service innovation. Cooperation is important to combine resources for higher quality, cost savings, and unique opportunities for SMEs.