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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 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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COSU: Co-designing sustainability-oriented innovation policy: experiences, instruments and solutions
Pihlajamaa, M., Nieminen, M., Hyytinen, K., Rilla, N., Kivikytö-Reponen, P., Pikkuaho, P., Palomäki, K., Horn, S. & Salo, H.
1/10/21 → 30/09/23
Project: Business Finland 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 → 31/08/25
Project: Academy of Finland project
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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. & Cole, C.
1/09/20 → 1/03/23
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
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., 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. 1906-1924 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., 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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Achieving a strategic fit in fintech collaboration – A case study of Nordea Bank
Riikkinen, M. & Pihlajamaa, M., Nov 2022, In: Journal of Business Research. 152, p. 461-472 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Environmental impact bonds as a transformative policy innovation: Frames and frictions in the construction process of the Nutrient-EIB
Tiikkainen, O., Pihlajamaa, M. & Åkerman, M., Dec 2022, In: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions. 45, p. 170-182Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
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, Harri (Recipient), Aminoff, Anna (Recipient), Kaipia, Riikka (Recipient), Pihlajamaa, Matti (Recipient), Ehtamo, Jesse (Recipient) & Tanskanen, Kari (Recipient), 1 Apr 2021
Prize: Honorary award for a career
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Outstanding Reviewer Award, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Pihlajamaa, Matti (Recipient), Apr 2022
Prize: Honorary award for a career
Press/Media
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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
Nando Malmelin & Matti Pihlajamaa
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
Nando Malmelin, Matti Pihlajamaa & Pauli Komonen
2/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Miten yritys voi panostaa eettiseen innovaatio- ja liiketoimintaan?
Nina Wessberg, Jaana Leikas, Mika Nieminen & Matti Pihlajamaa
10/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Yritykset eivät hyödynnä tulevaisuustietoa
Nando Malmelin, Matti Pihlajamaa & Pauli Komonen
31/03/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment