The document discusses tools and frameworks for developing regional innovation hubs. It provides an overview of Hubconcepts' 20 years of experience analyzing over 200 science and technology parks. The Hubconcepts Innovation Hub Framework is presented as a tool to identify, analyze, and plan innovation hubs using "visual ecosystem profiles". Case studies of Otaniemi, Finland and other regions are analyzed to demonstrate how the framework can support the development of innovation hubs and activities. Hubconcepts offers services to support profiling and managing next-generation innovation hubs.

1. Profiling Concept and Tools for Developing
the Regional Innovation Hubs
- Case Otaniemi -
CEO, Jukka Viitanen
Hubconcepts Inc.
07. June 2012

2. 20-years Hands-on Experience in Developing
the Framework and Tools with Clients
1. Analyses and feasibility studies of over 200 science & technology parks
2. Benchmark studies of over 100 incubators, innovation centers and clusters
Countries and sites include:
USA, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Canada, UK, France, Poland, Croatia,
Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand,
Kazakhstan, South-Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia
3. Advisory work for foreign governments and science and technology parks
4. Hands-on management of parks, regional programs, clusters & centers
5. Frameworks and tools tested in local cities & regions as well as on national level
-> Clients testify for improved results and usability for practical development work
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3. Hubconcepts Inc.
Developing the Global Best Practice
for Effective Innovation Hub Management
HOW?
- Continuous benchmarking of the global top-runner environments
- Analyzing and modeling the every-day management practice
WHY?
- Need to provide visionary combinations of regional processes and infrastructure
development
- Need to develop practical platforms for private sector participation
OUTCOMES?
-> Set up innovation platforms for creating new products and services
-> Improve regions and clusters innovation capacity and competitiveness
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4. The Hubconcepts™ - Innovation Hub Framework
Anchors
Resulting in Quality
Growth SMEs
Company and forum Combinations of
Start-ups driven activities
“Smart
Incubation Environments
First-class master plans
Handover”
&
Living Labs / Test-Beds
Public-private Innovation Hub concepts
partnerships
Cluster Policies & Programs
Research & Development Activities
Education (elementary to university)
Public policy
driven activities
Physical Infrastructure and Service Structures
National /Regional Innovation Policy
Residential Zone
Semiconductor Phase I
Biotech & Pharma Phase I
Technology Innovation Area
Scientific Research and
Education Zone
Semiconductor Phase II
Biotech & Pharma Phase II
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5. Visual Ecosystem Profiles
to Identify, Analyze and Plan for Real Impact
Case: Silicon Valley, CA USA
100
Anchors
90
Growth SMEs
90
Start-ups
100
Incubation Environments
Case: Otaniemi, Finland 80
Living Labs / Test-Beds
Case: Shanghai, China
60
Cluster Policies & Programs
90
Research & Development Activities
100
Education (elementary to university)
100
Anchors
90
Physical Infrastructure and Service Structures
60
Growth SMEs
80
National /Regional Innovation Policy
50 Start-ups
50
Incubation Environments
30Living Labs / Test-Beds
40 Cluster Policies & Programs
Research & Development Activities
70
70
Education (elementary to university)
80
Physical Infrastructure and Service Structures
National /Regional90
Innovation Policy
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6. Nokia & Anchor companies
Partners for the Amata Science City Project in Thailand
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7. Concrete Benefits from Comprehensive Approach
1. Common terminology for all innovation actors:
-> Facilitates discussion on drafting shared vision and value propositions
-> Helps decision makers to identify the critical development targets
2. Guidelines for joint development:
-> Supports value-added, cross-sectorial innovation processes
-> Promotes shared innovation activities and platforms
3. Concrete results for all stakeholders:
-> Improved conditions for joint R&D activities
-> Support for business expansion
-> Improved outcomes for local citizens
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8. Hubconcepts™
Regional Innovation Hub Development Tool
Visual Profiles to Plan for Real Impact
1. What do we offer? - A concrete tool for analyzing the national/regional
innovation capacity and R&D platforms for efficient
collaboration
- Support for the transfer of global best practices of
innovation creation and R&D platform development
to emerging regions and economies
2. Why to engage? - For the first time regional developers, country
Who are the beneficiaries? managers and funding authorities can share a
common understanding on national/regional
innovation capacity status (profile, gaps & KSFs)
- Clients testify for improved results (time savings in
planning stages) and usability for practical field work
(keeps everyone focused on practical implementation
challenge)
3. What are the concrete outcomes? - The Hubconcepts™ Ecosystem Profile to visualize
the national/regional innovation capacity
- Concrete plan for R&D platform development
4. How long time does - Four (4) months from signing the contract
the process last?
5. How much does it cost? - XXX euros + travel, accommodation and local
taxes
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9. Case Otaniemi, Finland
= Transition towards Urban Innovation Hub
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10. New Subway Stations
Otaniemi
Tapiola
Keilaniemi
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11. From Science Platform to Sustainable Neighborhood
Servin-
Open
niemi
innovation
Village
house
New
university Aalto
building Center
Renovation
Hagalund
Hights
Kivimies
Aalto Beachfront
Village
Tapiola Keilaniemi
Center Towers
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12. Emerging Urban Innovation Hub
Global
Innovation
Center
Unversity of Factory-
Applied Block
Sciences
Campus
Innovation
Esplanad
= “Agora”
Innovation
Bulevard
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13. Attractive Living Environment
Movie Galleries &
Theaters ateliers
BMX
Park Water Park
Center
Swimming
Stadium Book
Stores
Half-pipe Shpping
Hill Malls
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14. Inducing Cross-sectorial Activities
Open
Restaurant Work
World Spaces
Inno/beach
Cafes Open
Stations
Ethnic
Restaurants Covered
Walking
Paths
Pubs
’Third’
Fine Places
Dining
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15. Your Partner in
Profiling and Managing
the Next-Generation Innovation Hubs
Our Services include:
Tailor-made Training Programs
Innovation Hub Evaluations and Analyzes
Development of Strategies and Business Plans
Implementation Support for Development Projects
Contact: CEO, Jukka Viitanen
jukka.viitanen@hubconcepts.com
+358-45-3291885