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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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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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Sandvik Impacts: Driving Impact of RDI Through Collaboration: The Sandvik Lead Company Journey
Hyytinen, K.-M. (Manager), Valkokari, K. (Participant), Paasi, J. (Participant) & Hyrynen, J. (Owner)
30/09/24 → 30/01/26
Project: Consultancy
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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), Sundqvist, H. (Participant), Saloniemi, H. (Participant) & Valkokari, K. (Participant)
1/01/24 → 30/06/26
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
Research output
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Circular Business Strategies for Increasing the Resilience of Critical Raw Materials
Aminoff, A., Valkokari, K. & Heikkinen, H., 2026, Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2025 - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, KES-SDM 2025. Jolly, M., Scholz, S. G., Howlett, R. J. & Setchi, R. (eds.). Springer, p. 307-317 11 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol. 483 SIST).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Circular innovation enabling more sustainable semiconductor material use in ecosystems
Valkokari, K., Federley, M., Sundqvist, H., Konstari, P., Arnold, M., Pihkola, H. & Harju, N., 8 Jun 2026, Proceedings of XXXVII ISPIM Innovation Conference. International Society for Professional Innovation Management ISPIMResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific
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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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Driving impact of RDI through collaboration: Policy Brief
Paasi, J., Hyytinen, K. & Valkokari, K., 2026, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 4 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Exploring Collaborative Innovation Models as Impact Mechanism for Sustainability Transformations
Valkokari, K., Oksanen, J., Hyytinen, K., Laiho, T. & Suni, T., 10 Mar 2026, Proceedings of ISPIM Connects Bangkok. International Society for Professional Innovation Management ISPIM, p. 15Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific
Open AccessFile8 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