Center for Advanced System Studies (C.A.S.S.)

Shaping the future with advanced ICT solutions.

Uniting experts, academics, and industry leaders to innovate and redefine the landscape of interconnected systems.

Translating pioneering technologies into unprecedented solutions for a future interconnected world.

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C.A.S.S. — fiber optic network visualization

158

Projects prepared

€90M

Funding approved

300+

Active partners

7

Active ecosystems

Areas of Expertise

Our specialization

Our areas of expertise, specialization and difference

From strategic ICT vision to hands-on research execution — we operate at every level of the innovation chain.

Depth & Breadth of Expertise

Hosting multiple ecosystems across disciplines in ICT research with experts, academics, and industry leaders — from strategic level to execution of operations.

Future-Forward Approach

Continuously scouting paths to future, mixing technology, sustainability trends, and potential disruptions to fuel strategies for our research and ecosystems.

Pioneering Solutions Research

Broad understanding of novel areas of ICT research enables us to facilitate and create compelling joint projects, programs, and ecosystems across disciplines.

Practical Innovation

Translating groundbreaking technology into practical implementations with the capability to pilot and test new solutions for an interconnected world.

Strategic Vision

We ideate and facilitate roadmaps for the future with our partners — encapsulating vision, commitment, and investments on local and national levels.

Shape the Future of ICT

Whether you are an industry leader, academic researcher, or student, we invite you to join our ecosystem and shape the future of ICT.

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Programs

Creating and directing unique initiatives that build high-impact project portfolios with a focus on ICT and digitalization of societies and businesses.

6G Finland

National level strategy which led to Business Finland special 4+4-year funding program (6G Bridge). Created US-FIN 6G joint statement published by foreign ministers.

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6G Flagship Ecosystem

300 active partners, total ca 1000. Well known brand worldwide. 6/6 score on international panel review by Academy of Finland for Ecosystem area.

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Allied ICT Finland Theme Portfolio

16 national level R&D themes with own strategy, project portfolio, impact actions and partners. Driving the European Wireless ICT theme in Smart Specialisation collaboration.

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Digital Water Flagship Program

DIWA aims to secure water resources using digital twins by fostering a leading research and innovation ecosystem with high-impact research and innovative solutions.

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Metacity Oulu

Enhancing urban planning and citizen services by incorporating digital and virtual elements. Special Proof-of-Concept pilots with companies of various sizes.

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MicroElectronics Finland

Formed national roundtable, led strategy creation, proposed investments for Finland government program and budget that were accepted.

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Smart Campus

Innovation engine initiated by eight universities in Finland. Campuses share trailblazing research visions, world-leading technology, and education competences with companies.

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Ecosystems

Ecosystems are the modern vehicle for finding optimal expertise to tackle tough challenges in society and business. The C.A.S.S. team specializes in ecosystem growth, management, and coordination.

Analytics+, AI Ecosystem

Data is the fuel of digitalizing businesses. Analytics+ offers easy access to best data analytics partners, utilizing new data business models with top analytics companies.

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Device & Things Ecosystem

Formed in collaboration with key professors from the University of Oulu, creating a local research ecosystem of excellence. Agreements with Business Oulu ensure staffing.

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Proptech Ecosystem

Leverages local expertise in smart building technologies, AI in property management, and sustainable urban development. Focuses on IoT integration and energy efficiency.

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SuperIoT AI DIH

300 ICT member companies and close operation with other Digital Innovation Hubs around Europe. Serves both SMEs and large global companies in digital transformation.

SuperIoT Ecosystem

A Finland-based alliance of 150+ companies bringing a business-technology framework and deep partnership opportunities. We are a founding member of SuperIoT.

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Water ICT Ecosystem

Generates high-end solutions to tackle challenges in quality, efficiency, and reduction of harmful environmental impacts in water processes. Driving digitalization with Digital Twins.

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Toolkit

We utilize cutting-edge technologies, professional competence, talents and proven methods to support, enhance and expedite our portfolio activities.

Advanced Intelligence Center

A future-driven experimental laboratory where research meets practical application. Exploring cutting-edge AI technologies that are ethically grounded and globally impactful.

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Craftmasters

Accelerated learning of new technologies for gifted students from 2nd year onwards. Fast learning as a group within projects across multiple research units.

Project Club

Generates systematically high impact ICT projects. Involved in 158 multidisciplinary projects, 49% hit rate, total approved budget €90 million.

Projects

6G Futures

6G in Logistics – Real-time supply-routing-delivery logistics

CraftMasters 2

Devices & Things Ecosystem

Digital Waters

EDIH: Health Hub Finland

Enabling Metaverse (EMETA)

Fault Detection in WasteWater Network

LIUKAS – Sports Technology

Meta City Oulu – Linnanmaa Meta-concept / OIA

OIA Business Cluster Development

Oulu Data Space

Oulu Water Test Bed / OIA

Proptech Oulu Cluster

Providing Leaders with Skills and Means to Prepare for Exceptional Situations

Smart Campus Investments

Strengthening the Digitalization of Hydrology and Water Technology

Tools of AI

Director

Jaakko Sauvola

Director, C.A.S.S.
Professor, University of Oulu

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Senior Team Members

JH

Jarkko Hyysalo

Senior Team Member

EH

Eero Huttunen

Senior Team Member

PT

Pirkko Taskinen

Senior Team Member

TK

Tellervo Kivistö

Senior Team Member

AV

Aimo Vainio

Senior Team Member

OH

Olli Haapaporras

Senior Team Member

CraftMasters Team

SD

Sandun Dasanayake

CraftMaster

EM

Elina Mannermaa

CraftMaster

DC

Da-Lun Chen

CraftMaster

JK

Janne Kerola

CraftMaster

JL

Jere Lotvonen

CraftMaster

OK

Otto Kalliokoski

CraftMaster

AK

Aleksi Kanerva

CraftMaster

TM

Tuomas Mäkelä

CraftMaster

AI & Development

Future of software development with generative AI

Generative AI is regarded as a major disruption to software development. Platforms, repositories, clouds, and the automation of tools and processes have been proven to improve productivity, cost, and quality.

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Education & Career

CraftMasters make software to order, a model that promotes studies and subsequent employment in Oulu

The CraftMasters program integrates studies with work by having university students create software on demand, building real-world experience and strengthening collaboration.

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