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Mika Kautonen, D.Sc. (Regional Studies), is Vice-Director at the Research Centre for Science, Technology, and Innovation Studies (TaSTI), Tampere University, as well as an Adjunct Professor in University of Turku, both in Finland.
He has approximately 30 years of experience in research and 24 years in research leadership. His current research interests relate especially to the themes of innovation for sustainability and transformative innovation policy and practice.
Kautonen is the head of the International Globelics Academy Ph.D. School for Innovation & Development. He holds several international positions of trust.
With his team, Kautonen collaborates extensively with a variety of stakeholders to increase the societal impact of research. Currently, he leads or collaborates in several transformative innovation projects in Africa, mostly in Namibia, related to civil aviation, circular economy and renewable energy, as well as digitalization of education.
External positions
Adjunct Professor, Turku School of Economics
28 Oct 2011 → …
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 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Co-developing process for circular economy capacity building tools
Tiitola, S., Kostia, S. & Kautonen, M., 2025, Co-Developing in Namibia for Circular Economy Capacity Building and Business Model Mapping. Kostia, S. & Tiitola, S. (eds.). Tampere University of Applied Sciences, p. 27-39 (Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisuja, B; no. Raportteja, 164).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Collaborative workshops for Namibian circular economy stakeholders
Kostia, S., Lappi, J., Kautonen, M. & Tiitola, S., 2025, Co-Developing in Namibia for Circular Economy Capacity Building and Business Model Mapping. Kostia, S. & Tiitola, S. (eds.). Tampere University of Applied Sciences, p. 20-26 (Tampereeen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisuja, B; no. Raportteja 164).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Promotion of the circular economy in Namibia by a collaborative approach
Kostia, S., Kautonen, M. & Tiitola, S., 2025, Co-Developing in Namibia for Circular Economy Capacity Building and Business Model Mapping. Kostia, S. & Tiitola, S. (eds.). Tampere University of Applied Sciences, p. 7-14 (Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulun julkaisuja, B; no. Raportteja 164).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
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Sosiaali- ja terveysalan kehittyvät innovaatioekosysteemit: Tutkitun tiedon hyödyntäminen ja julkisten toimijoiden rooli
Nordling, N. & Kautonen, M., 30 Nov 2023, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan innovaatioekosysteemit. Rannisto, P.-H., Leponiemi, U., Nordling, N. & Kolehmainen, J. (eds.). Tampere: Tampere University Press, p. 39-58 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Exploring how digitalization influences incumbents in financial services: The role of entrepreneurial orientation, firm assets, and organizational legitimacy
Zhou, D., Kautonen, M., Dai, W. & Zhang, H., 2021, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 173, 121120.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
100 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Accelerating Circular Economy in Namibia
Kautonen, M. (Chair)
12 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Chair of workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Capacity building of Circular Economy in Namibia
Kautonen, M. (Chair)
7 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Transform Education
Kautonen, M. (Chair) & Koskiranta, T. (Chair)
6 May 2024 → 7 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organization of a workshop, panel, session or tutorial
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Fostering the digital transition of the SADC countries’ educational systems
Kautonen, M. (Other)
1 Jan 2024 → 30 Jun 2024Activity: Other › Granted research funding
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Circular Economy Models in Namibia
Kautonen, M. (Other)
1 Nov 2023 → 31 May 2024Activity: Other › Granted research funding