{"id":165241,"date":"2025-03-17T23:40:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T21:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/?p=165241"},"modified":"2025-03-17T23:40:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T21:40:18","slug":"the-frif-an-influencer-greater-than-its-size-in-the-finnish-research-and-innovation-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/en\/the-frif-an-influencer-greater-than-its-size-in-the-finnish-research-and-innovation-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"The FRIF \u2013 \u201cAn influencer greater than its size in the Finnish research and innovation landscape\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Finnish Research Impact Foundation (FRIF) board is welcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaikuttavuussaatio.fi\/en\/frifs-board-welcomes-new-members-meet-the-incoming-members-and-learn-from-the-outgoing-ones\/\">three new members <\/a>for the 2025\u20132027 term, who began their roles at the start of 2025. At the same time, Lauri Oksanen, Keijo H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen, and Virpi Muhonen will step down, having made a significant impact on the foundation\u2019s work. We gathered thoughts from the outgoing board members on their experience in the board and FRIF\u2019s role in connecting research and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-0af4a99\" data-block-id=\"0af4a99\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lauri Oksanen: \u201cThe Foundation has influenced the dialogue and expanded collaboration\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauri Oksanen has served as the Chair of FRIF\u2019s Board since its founding in 2019. Having had a long career at Nokia, where he also serves as the head of Nokia\u2019s global research, he brought valuable insights into the needs of large corporations and international research collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What has inspired you the most during your time on the board?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cSeeing the enthusiastic reception of new funding models and the projects they have enabled. It has been rewarding to be involved in developing initiatives that have a tangible impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you see as the Foundation\u2019s most significant achievement during your tenure?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cA renewed understanding in Finland of the importance of research-business collaboration. FRIF has set an example through its innovative funding models and has played a key role in shaping discussions on the RDI system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you see the Foundation\u2019s role in the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cFRIF has had a much larger impact than its size would suggest. Going forward, it will be crucial to ensure that research-business collaboration continues to advance in practice. At the same time, new ways must be found to improve the efficiency of the RDI system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-1fca8af\" data-block-id=\"1fca8af\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Virpi Muhonen: \u201cThe Foundation connects research and business in a new way\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Virpi Muhonen has been a member of FRIF\u2019s Board since 2019. As the founder of a startup based on her own research, she has brought valuable expertise in research-driven entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What has inspired you the most during your time on the board?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong> \u201cThe opportunity to explore research projects across different fields and to develop new funding instruments with tangible positive impacts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you see as the Foundation\u2019s most significant achievement during your tenure?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFRIF has successfully launched several new funding instruments and increased awareness of the impact of research-business collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you see the foundation\u2019s role in the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cAlthough FRIF is a small player, it has identified the right avenues for influence and achieved significant impact through them. Going forward, the key will be to continue developing new models and sharing what has been learned.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-f417485\" data-block-id=\"f417485\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keijo H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen: \u201cImpact is genuinely at the core of all activities\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keijo H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen served on the board from 2022 to 2024. As the rector of both the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and Tampere University, and an experienced scientist, he brought a high-level research perspective to the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What has inspired you the most during your time on the board?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cThe dynamism and the ability to test new approaches without the constraints of traditional structures. The diverse expertise within the board has also enriched the overall vision.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you see as the Foundation\u2019s most significant achievement during your tenure?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cThe introduction of innovative funding instruments, such as the TIA Professor model, which represents something entirely new in Finland\u2019s funding landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you see the Foundation\u2019s role in the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cFRIF is much bigger than its size. 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