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Short bio
My work focuses on science, technology, and innovation policy, innovation management, and sustainability. I manage research projects in innovation studies and consult companies and public organizations in designing effective approaches to promote sustainable innovation.
Research interests
Innovation policy, research policy, open innovation, sustainable and responsible innovation, radical and disruptive innovation, innovation management, digital innovation, procurement of innovation.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Doctor of Science (Tech), Innovation management, Aalto University
Award Date: 26 Jun 2018
Master, Master of Social Sciences (Economics), University of Helsinki
Award Date: 20 Jun 2012
Skills and expertise
- Innovation Management
- Innovation Policy
- Cross-sectoral collaboration
- Sustainability
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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NORDLEAD: Cultivating Nordic lead markets: Cross-border collaboration as a catalyst for internationalization
Pihlajamaa, M. (Manager), Valovirta, V. (Participant), Hämäläinen, H. (Participant), Komonen, P. (Participant) & Suominen, A. (Participant)
16/09/24 → 15/09/26
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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ORSI: Towards Eco-Welfare State: Orchestrating for Systemic Impact
Pihlajamaa, M. (Manager), Oksanen, J. (Participant), Nieminen, M. (PI), Hyytinen, K.-M. (Participant), Valovirta, V. (Participant), Sigfrids, A. (Participant), Åkerman, M. (Participant), Saari, P. (Participant) & Bhatia, R. (Participant)
1/06/18 → 31/08/25
Project: Academy of Finland project
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Tech Policy 2024: Technology Policy 2024 Review
Suominen, A. (PI), Pihlajamaa, M. (Participant) & Deschryvere, M. (Participant)
15/08/24 → 15/12/24
Project: Consultancy
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TALPOL: Evaluation of Finnish Innovation Fund's Sustainable Economy training
Lähteenmäki-Smith, K. (Manager), Hyytinen, K.-M. (Participant), Pihlajamaa, M. (Participant) & Hämäläinen, H. (Participant)
26/06/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Consultancy
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What does it mean to be open? A typology of inbound open innovation strategies and their dynamic capability requirements
Pihlajamaa, M., Jan 2023, In: Innovation: Organization & Management. 25, 1, p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Organizing innovation contests for public procurement of innovation: A case study of smart city hackathons in Tampere, Finland
Pihlajamaa, M. & Merisalo, M., 2021, In: European Planning Studies. 29, 10, p. 1906-1924Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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How do large corporations manage disruption? The perspective of manufacturing executives in Finland
Wallin, A., Pihlajamaa, M. & Malmelin, N., 1 Apr 2022, In: European Journal of Innovation Management. 25, 6, p. 19-43 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Capabilities for transformative sustainability management in cities
Bhatia, R., Pihlajamaa, M., Hyytinen, K. & Jäntti, A., 2025, In: Public Management Review. 27, 4, p. 1179-1203Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Four archetypes of organizing corporate foresight at the intermediate maturity stage: A multiple case study
Pihlajamaa, M., Komonen, P., Huuhanmäki, J. & Kurki, S., Jun 2025, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 215, 124117.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Datasets
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What does it take to generate new growth - Survey data on company perceptions on innovative behavior
Suominen, A. (Creator) & Pihlajamaa, M. (Creator), Zenodo, 5 Jan 2022
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Prizes
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Best Paper 2020 Award, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Lorentz, H. (Recipient), Aminoff, A. (Recipient), Kaipia, R. (Recipient), Pihlajamaa, M. (Recipient), Ehtamo, J. (Recipient) & Tanskanen, K. (Recipient), 1 Apr 2021
Prize: Honorary award for a career
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Outstanding Reviewer Award, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Pihlajamaa, M. (Recipient), Apr 2022
Prize: Honorary award for a career
Press/Media
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Kestävä kasvu edellyttää yritysten sisäistä luovaa tuhoa
Malmelin, N. & Pihlajamaa, M.
19/05/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Perinteinen yritysten tutkimuksen ja kehityksen tukeminen ei enää riitä
Pihlajamaa, M. & Åkerman, M.
15/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Miljardien lisäykset tutkimukseen ja kehitykseen tulee käyttää oikein – Nämä viisi asiaa huomioitava
13/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Ennakointi vauhdittaa yritysten kestävää uudistumista
Malmelin, N. & Pihlajamaa, M.
26/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Building a future-proof company – Four cornerstones of transformative corporate foresight
Malmelin, N., Pihlajamaa, M. & Komonen, P.
2/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media