The year 2025 has brought changes to the Finnish Research Impact Foundation’s (FRIF) board, as three new members began their terms at the start of the year. They bring diverse expertise from business, human sciences, and international research. At the same time, we extend our gratitude to the outgoing board members for their valuable contributions to the foundation’s development.
What do the new board members aim to achieve? What insights do they bring with them? And how do the outgoing board members reflect on FRIF’s impact and future?
Meet the new and outgoing Board members:
Sampo Ahonen – An innovation activist focused on strengthening opportunities for research-driven business internationalization.
Read how he sees the role of companies in research collaboration and commercialization.
Maija Urponen – A bridge-builder between human sciences and business, committed to fostering impactful interactions between research and the business world.
Gyöngyi Kovács – A strong advocate for international top researchers and a pioneer in humanitarian logistics. She brings perspectives on the internationalization of research and business.
Perspectives from the outgoing Board members – How do they see FRIF’s role in fostering collaboration between research and business? Read reflections from Lauri Oksanen, Keijo Hämäläinen, and Virpi Muhonen.
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FRIF’s Board plays a key role in advancing research-business collaboration. We are excited to welcome new members and grateful for the contributions of those who are stepping down.
