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Dr. Katri Valkokari is a Research Manager at Foresight and Data Economy research area of VTT with over 20 years of experience in business networks, ecosystems, and networked operations. She has held various roles at VTT and served as a program manager for two national R&D programs of DIMECC. Her research on knowledge and innovation management, network practices, and ecosystems has been widely published in journals and books. Dr. Valkokari earned her PhD in 2009 and is a docent at Tampere University.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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GOWELL: Governance of new technologies towards sustainability and well-being
Lehenkari, J. (PI), Lähteenmäki-Smith, K. (CoPI), Valovirta, V. (Participant), Pihlajamaa, M. (Participant), Leväsluoto, J. (Participant), Hämäläinen, H. (Participant), Ailisto, H. (Participant), Lähteenmäki, J. (Participant), Nurmi, O. (Participant) & Valkokari, K. (Owner)
1/08/24 → 31/07/26
Project: Business Finland project
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ZeroChip: Circularity in Semiconductor fabrication
Arnold, M. (Manager), Harju, N. (Participant), Pihkola, H. (Participant), Sarkkinen, J. (Participant), Kinnunen, K. (Participant), Saloniemi, H. (Participant) & Valkokari, K. (Participant)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Business Finland project
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Metaverse meets the Experience Industry
Naumanen, M. (Manager), Valkokari, K. (Participant), Vainikainen, S. (Participant), Oksanen, J. (Participant) & Windrum, P. (Participant)
1/07/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Business Finland project
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Bio-oil based polymeric composites: value chain from synthesis to additive manufacturing
Valkokari, K. (Manager), Leinonen, A. (Participant), Metsä-Kortelainen, S. (Participant), Immonen, K. (Participant) & Wiman, L. (Participant)
1/08/19 → 31/08/25
Project: Academy of Finland project
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BF Impact sparring
Hyytinen, K.-M. (Participant), Hajikhani, A. (Participant), Oksanen, J. (Participant), Lähteenmäki-Smith, K. (Participant), Valkokari, K. (Participant), Hämäläinen, H. (Participant) & Valtakari, M. (Participant)
1/08/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Consultancy
Research output
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Critical features of ecosystem practice empowering industrial sustainability transformation
Nuutinen, M., Valkokari, K. & Jurmu, M., Mar 2025, In: Creativity and Innovation Management. 34, 1, p. 111-124 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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External and Internal Barriers to Urban Circular Economy Transition in an Early Phase: The Case of Critical Raw Materials
Valkokari, K., Petänen, P., Valkama, P., Arnold, M. & Anttiroiko, A. V., 2025, In: Circular Economy and Sustainability. 5, p. 1389-1417 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Miten pääsemme resurssien viisaaseen käyttöön? Kestävän kehityksen mukaiset luonnonväriaineet, tekstiilit ja muovit
Salmi, A., Halme, M., Laaksonen, P., Patala, S., Torvinen, H., Valkokari, K. & Ylén, J.-P., 20 May 2025, University of Oulu. 7 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Networked innovation
Valkokari, K., 2025, Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management . Eriksson, P., Montonen, T., Laine, P.-M. & Hannula, A. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, p. 111-112 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review
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New Approaches to Steer Sustainability Transitions Within Service Ecosystems in the Context of Municipalities
Viljakainen, A., Hyytinen, K. & Valkokari, K., 2025, Complexity and Emergence in Market Ecosystems: New Economic Windows. Sarno, D., Polese, F. & Vargo, S. L. (eds.). Springer, p. 95-112 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Paper Award at Sinergie-SIMA Management Conference
Lappalainen, I. (Recipient), Aromaa, S. (Recipient) & Valkokari, K. (Recipient), 30 Jun 2022
Prize: Prize for a work
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The Innovation Management Impact Award
Rantala, T. (Recipient), Palomäki, K. (Recipient) & Valkokari, K. (Recipient), 28 Mar 2018
Prize: Prize for a work
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Exploring drivers and barriers of bioplastic circularity
Immonen, K. (Speaker), Valkokari, K. (Contributor), Hakanen, E. (Contributor) & Holmström, J. (Contributor)
31 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Lujitemuovipäivät
Immonen, K. (Speaker), Valkokari, K. (Contributor), Hakanen, E. (Contributor) & Holmström, J. (Contributor)
6 Nov 2024 → 7 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
Press/Media
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Fact sheets päivittää luovien alojen tilastot ja luokitukset ajan tasalle
22/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media