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Short bio
My work focuses on innovation management, innovation policy, and sustainability. I manage research projects in innovation studies and consult companies and public organizations in designing effective approaches to promote sustainable innovation.
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Research interests
Open innovation, sustainable and responsible innovation, radical and disruptive innovation, innovation management, innovation policy, digital innovation, procurement of innovation.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment 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, Aalto University
Award Date: 26 Jun 2018
Master, University of Helsinki
Award Date: 20 Jun 2012
Skills and expertise
- Innovation Management
- Innovation Policy
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Projects
- 4 Active
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Kestävien ja innovatiivisten hankintojen riskien jakaminen
Valovirta, V. & Pihlajamaa, M.
1/03/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Finnish government project
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INNOSDG: Mapping Sustainable Development Activity; Its Evolution and Impact in Science, Technology, Innovation and Businesses
Hajikhani, A., Pihlajamaa, M., Suominen, A. & Pajula, T.
1/09/20 → 1/09/22
Project: Business Finland project
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KEINO - Network-based competence center for Sustainable and Innovative public procurement in Finland
Oksanen, J., Pihlajamaa, M., Hajikhani, A., Merisalo, M., Valovirta, V., Bhatia, R. & Naumanen, M.
29/02/20 → 28/02/22
Project: Finnish government project
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ORSI: Towards Eco-Welfare State: Orchestrating for Systemic Impact
Pihlajamaa, M., Oksanen, J., Nieminen, M., Hyytinen, K., Valovirta, V., Sigfrids, A., Åkerman, M., Saari, P. & Bhatia, R.
1/06/18 → 31/08/22
Project: Academy of Finland project
Research output
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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., 13 Apr 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Innovation: Organization & Management. 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. 1906-1924 19 p.Research 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., 16 Feb 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Innovation Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Building a future-proof company – Four cornerstones of transformative corporate foresight
Malmelin, N., Pihlajamaa, M. & Komonen, P., 2021, In: The European Business Review. March-April 2021Research output: Contribution to journal › Other journal contribution › Professional
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Competence combination for digital transformation: A study of manufacturing companies in Finland
Pihlajamaa, M., Malmelin, N. & Wallin, A., 15 Nov 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Technology Analysis and Strategic Management. 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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, Matti (Recipient), Ehtamo, J. (Recipient) & Tanskanen, K. (Recipient), 1 Apr 2021
Prize: Honorary award for a career