The SILVER project searches for new, innovative ways to acquire public sector health services by utilizing a Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) process designed for optimally matching R&D with procurers' needs. The goal is to find new technologies to assist elderly people’s ability to continue living  independently at home. By the use of robotics or other related technologies, the elderly are able to enjoy homelife even if they have physical or cognitive  disabilities.

The SILVER project has an ambitious goal to establish, and execute, a PCP process suitable for the conditions in the European Union. It aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a Pre-Commercial Procurement approach when addressing societal and governmental needs. It also advocates wide implementation of the developed process in Europe. The role of Aalto University in the project is to work on the conceptual PCP process and its’ validation in the pilot locations. The project provides a great opportunity for concept development and action research in real case, real life environments.

On the 1st of March 2013, an international Pre-Commercial Procurement call has
been opened to acquire the research and development of new robotics based
technologies that support independent living for the elderly. The total budget of the competition is 2,150,000 EUR. Registrations for the competition can be made via the SILVER webpage at www.silverpcp.eu/call-for-tender/registration

The call is available for offers until 12th of June 2013 and is open to bidders
committed to perform the majority of the R&D work in the territory defined by the EU Member States and the countries associated to FP7. All tenders are evaluated according to the same objective criteria regardless of country of origin or company size.

When the call is closed, the Pre-Commercial Procurement process will be executed in three phases, ending in April 2016. The first phase is a feasibility study of the selected technologies and proposals. The most promising ideas will be developed into well-defined prototypes in phase two. The third phase aims to verify and compare the first end products in real-life situations. In the SILVER project up to three preproducts are to be tested in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands and United Kingdom.

SILVER consortium hosts an online Information Day on the 24th of April at 12:00-14:00. During this event the SILVER brief and the content of the challenge will be presented in detail together with the overview of the application process. Furthermore, conditions and assessment process will be covered. Participants can also submit questions to the speakers at the end of the Information Day.

To receive further details when available, and participate in this online event, please register here by 23rd of April.

Sign up: http://mailer.gruppo.fi/t/r-12DBB4E21A0B7BA32540EF23F30FEDED

”Through SILVER we are able to present that challenge to the market and let them come up with innovations we didn’t know were possible, and the market didn’t know were needed. As a result, we get solutions we can really use, and service providers can develop innovations they know will have a market.”, summarises Eva Sahlén, Social Services Director for the Västerås City, Sweden.

By 2020 new SILVER robotics solutions implemented in the care for the elderly are expected to make it possible to care for 10% more care recipients with the same number of care-givers. The aim is also to increase the quality of life for the elderly by making them more independent and improving their health.

Further information:

Project Coordinator
Stephen Browning, SBRI Account Manager
Technology Strategy Board
stephen.browning@tsb.gov.uk
tel. + 44 1793 442700

SILVER (Supporting Independent LiVing for the Elderly through Robotics)
is a research and development project to establish and to execute a Pre-Commercial Procurement process suitable for the conditions for cross-border project implementation across several EU countries. It is funded by the European Union under the ICT cooperation part of the Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (FP7). The project started in January 2012 and will run for 51 months. SILVER has partners in Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden and United Kingdom.  www.silverpcp.eu

Creativity and passion for making are increasingly emphasized as engines of entrepreneurship, change and growth. What kind of explosive forces can be released when these two factors are combined, is the main question that the well-known and distinguished panelists such as Mikael Jungner and Susanna Rahkamo will ponder. The event is free of charge and open for everyone and it will be held on Friday 12th of April at Mellin-hall of Otaniemi campus’ Main Building.

HERE you can register to the event and find more information in Finnish. Please note that also the event will be held entirely in Finnish.

Panelists:

• Pia Erkinheimo, Head of Crowds & Communities, TIVIT
• Jarmo Eskelinen, CEO, Forum Virium Helsinki
• Mikael Jungner, Member of Parliament
• Mikko Koria, Professor, Aalto University
• Kiira Korpi, Figure Skater and Olympic Athlete
• Susanna Rahkamo, Chair, Finnish Figure Skating Association
• Mika Sulin, Secretary General, Finnish Olympic Committee

Lauri Järvilehto of Aalto University and Filosofian Akatemia will operate as the moderator for discussion.

Please check also the event website: www.servicefactory.aalto.fi/fi/paneeli2013

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The XXIV ISPIM Conference – Innovating in Global Markets: Challenges for Sustainable Growth – will be held in Helsinki, Finland on 16-19 June 2013. Organised by ISPIM and hosted by Aalto University School of Business in partnership with Lappeenranta University of Technology, this conference will bring together around 500 innovation experts from 50 countries. The 3-day programme will include: The Knut Holt Memorial Address; Industry-Leading Keynote Speakers; Innovation for Buisiness Sessions with speakers from companies such as Volvo, Swarovski, Bombardier, Grundfos, IBM, Hewlett Packard, KONE Corporation, Deutsche Telekom, Moen, Novozymes plus many more; Innovation Thought Leaders; "Hot Topic" Roundtable Discussions; Facilitated Themed Sessions with Academic and Practitioner Presentations; Workshops; Special Interest Groups; Academic Research Development Sessions. As with all ISPIM events, delegates will experience a taste of local culture at magnificent dinner venues, so there will be plenty of time for networking.

Confirmed Speakers

Keynote Speakers:

• Henning Sandager - Group SVP New Business, Marketing & Program Management, Grundfos

Innovation for Business Speakers:

• Hannes Erler - VP Idea & Innovation Management, Research & Innovation, Swarovski
• Magnus Kuschel - Managing Director, Volvo IT Innovation Centre, Volvo
• Martin Ertl - Chief Innovation Officer, Bombardier Transportation
• Thorbjorn Machholm - Innovation Platform Director – Zero Impact Commercial Buildings, Grundfos
• Anne Stenros - Design Director, KONE Corporation
• Mike Pickett - Vice-President – Global Strategic Development & Louise Quigley, Director – Strategic Innovation, both Moen
• Thomas Schäfer - Vice President – Innovation Office, R&D, Novozymes
• Stefan Kohn - Portfolio Manager T-Gallery, Deutsche Telekom
• Christian Verstraete - Chief Technologist - Cloud Strategy, Hewlett Packard
• Ian McNairn - Program Director, Social Collaboration & Innovation, IBM

More speakers to be announced shortly...

Conference Special Issues

All accepted submissions will be published in the Conference Proceedings with an ISBN number. All outlines will appear in the Conference Book with a separate ISBN number. All outlines are double-blind evaluated.

Special Issues containing selected papers from this conference will be published in ISPIM's official journal, The International Journal of Innovation Management. Selected papers will also be entered into ISPIM's associated journals R&D Management Journal, International Journal of Technology Management, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, International Journal of Technology Marketing, Futures: The Journal of Policy, Planning and Futures Studies, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Creativity and Innovation Management

XXIV_ISPIM_Call_for_Papers.pdf

Read more about ISPIM from here.

The Academy's visit to Aalto University on 16 October is part of their programme in Finland. The aim of the visit is to explore the development of the Finnish public administration with different technologies. The theme of the visit is "Technologies for effective interaction between the state and civil society.”

The visitors will learn about CKIR in general and how research can be applied into development of public services through three cases.

The cases are:

• Use of Video Connection in elderly's care
• Energizing Urban Ecosystems
• Aalto Camp for Societal Innovation ACSI

Team Leader Mika Pirttivaara will coordinate the visit to CKIR and cases.

Academy's visit is organized by HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd, and it includes visits to different ministries, the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities and Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund.

This year there will be 70 participants and 5 challenging cases and the Camp is organized in Helsinki from 7th till 14th of August.

Please send us your application as soon as possible but no later than 31st of May.

More information on our website acsi.aalto.fi.

You will find the application form here: https://eage.aalto.fi/?fs%2Fen%2FACSI

More information about ACSI and ACSI Camp 2012

GeriatriaVanhustyö_P4584.pdf

For more information please follow: http://www.talentumevents.fi/tapahtumat/conferences/geriatria++vanhustyo+2012/a2074905

Which societal challenges are critical in your operating environment? 
What kind of innovation would you need to take your activities to the next level and strengthen your societal impact?
How and to what direction would you like to develop the society?

Aalto University’s Aalto Camp for Societal Innovation ACSI introduces a new era of innovation. We work with issues on a societal level, within the larger framework around your organization that improves significantly your activities or business, and increases productivity.

With this Open Call for Cases we search for case clients wanting to
find solutions to complex challenges and concerns having strong social and larger societal importance;
become part of the unique global innovation community promoting societal progress increasing the quality of life.

ACSI working method has been designed to offer innovative practical solutions to complex and multilayered problems. The heart of ACSI is an eight-day innovation camp organized in Finland each summer. In 2012 approximately 70 field experts, researchers, students and artists from all over the world will join the camp and be engaged in co-creating solutions to selected cases. The ACSI methodology is based on self organisation and rapid prototyping, and after the camp each case has at least one, often several solutions, ready to be put in action.

By bringing together a mix of expertise specially selected for the requirements of each case and using developed facilitation elements, ACSI creates a unique culture for finding break through solutions that are not normally seen. Therefore, it is also an opportunity to participate in forefront of global innovation, to learning by a co-creation and share visions and ideas with leading experts and promising newcomers.

To participate in ACSI Open Call for Cases send a brief description of your case idea to Project Manager Essi Aittamaa by the 7th of March. The final selection of cases is announced by the end of March.

ACSI Innovation Camp is held in Helsinki 7th – 14th of August 2012.

Pricing for Case Clients:
Case fee 15 000 euro + VAT 23% for one client bringing a case
Case fee 20 000 euro + VAT 23% for two clients bringing a joint case
Case fee 24 000 euro + VAT 23% for three clients bringing a joint case
Case Clients based outside Helsinki metropolitan region will also cover a case preparation travel fee

acsi.aalto.fi/en