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Short bio
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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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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FORECO: Foresight in Ecosystems
Paasi, J. (Manager), Kantola, K. (Owner), Apilo, T. (Participant), Tahvanainen, A.-J. (Participant), Kurki, S. (Participant), Komonen, P. (Participant), Suominen, A. (Participant), Nousiainen, A. (Participant), Valkokari, K. (Participant), Komssi, M. (Participant) & Huuhanmäki, J. (Participant)
1/01/26 → 30/06/28
Project: Business Finland project
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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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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
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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
Research output
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Collaborative Foresight: Major Research Trajectories and Future Research Agenda
Paasi, J., Valkokari, K. & Suominen, A., Mar 2026, In: Futures. 177, 103784.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Charting Contested Ground: Exploring Quantum Computing’s Varied Futures
Wallin, A., Apilo, T., Nuutinen, M. & Valkokari, K., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific › peer-review
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Collaborative Pathways for Urban Resilient Green Transition
Arnold, M., Valkokari, K. & Petänen, P., 2 Sept 2025, New Resource Strategies for a Fair and Sustainable Future: Book of Abstracts. 1 p. 47Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific
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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
Open AccessFile26 Downloads (Pure)
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