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Partner with ITEE

Join a thriving ecosystem at the University of Oulu’s Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE), where industry and academia co-create ICT solutions for a sustainable, data-driven future.

Tap into world-class expertise in software, hardware, connectivity, and AI, and connect with a diverse pool of international talent.

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Collaborate
Easily 

Benefit from our partnership programme, designed to make collaboration with ITEE seamless and rewarding.

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Our streamlined approach helps you match the right skills to your needs, integrate students into your teams, and address real business challenges together.

 

You will also have access to concrete support, best practices, and analyses — ensuring your collaboration delivers maximum value.

Join the Partnership Programme

Gain access to the latest research-based expertise by collaborating with students, educators, and ITEE experts. The ITEE partnership programme for companies offers:

Access to the latest research-based expertise in education.

Flexible agreements tailored to your needs.​​

Support for identifying and finding talent.​

Immediate value through traineeships and thesis work.

Easy meeting opportunities—intensive courses, events, and workshops.

Active knowledge sharing and co-learning with students, educators, and ITEE experts.

Steps to Smooth Collaboration

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DISCUSS

Discuss your company’s needs with ITEE experts

BENEFIT

Benefit from tailored partnership opportunities

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AGREE

Agree on collaboration areas and practicalities

SHARE

Share insights and expertise with students and faculty

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CONTRIBUTE

Contribute via scholarships, work placements, or equipment

GAIN VALUE

Gain Value through hands-on collaboration, research-based education, and co-creation

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Share Your Expertise

Companies are essential partners in shaping future ICT talent. By sharing your technical know-how and offering practical guidance, you help students bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Inspiring students as an expert speaker or demo presenter at events and courses

Co-developing best practices for seamless traineeships and thesis work periods

Bringing real business cases into student projects and course assignments

Participating in focus groups and surveys to clarify emerging skill needs and areas for improvement

Providing feedback and guidance during innovation challenges and hackathons

Sharing insights on industry trends and supporting curriculum development

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Contact:

Project Manager

Hanna Saarela

hanna.saarela@oulu.fi

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