Research and development
Laurea research programmes
Laurea research programmes bring together research, development and collaboration around current themes. We offer companies and organisations opportunities to develop new solutions and business together with experts, students and partner networks.


Coherent security
Our security research programme addresses current global security challenges such as hybrid threats, maritime and border security, cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure.

Sustainable and diverse social and health sector
Our research programme strengthens inclusion in society and takes into account ethical aspects, multidisciplinary collaboration and future needs in social and health services.

Service business and circular economy
We offer companies and organisations opportunities to develop responsible and sustainable operations.
Three current research programmes
Laurea’s research programmes focus on security, the development of the social and health sector, and sustainable business. The research programmes are supported by four cross-cutting themes that highlight Laurea’s expertise and competence.
Alongside the research programmes, research teams composed of experts work.
Our latest research projects
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Food waste ecosystem – Reducing Food Waste and Utilizing Surplus Food
Implementation period:
1.4.2023 – 31.3.2026
Read more: Food waste ecosystem – Reducing Food Waste and Utilizing Surplus FoodResearch programme:
Service Business and Circular Economy -
AI-askelia – Human-centric AI actions at work places
Implementation period:
1.9.2025 – 31.8.2028
Read more: AI-askelia – Human-centric AI actions at work placesResearch programme:
Service Business and Circular Economy -
KYLKI – City Regions and Businesses boosting Nature Positivity
Implementation period:
1.1.2026 – 30.11.2027
Read more: KYLKI – City Regions and Businesses boosting Nature PositivityResearch programme:
Service Business and Circular Economy -
AI-ARC – Artificial Intelligence based Virtual Control Room for the Arctic
Implementation period:
1.9.2021 – 29.2.2024
Read more: AI-ARC – Artificial Intelligence based Virtual Control Room for the ArcticResearch programme:
Coherent Security -
EU-HYBNET – Empowering a Pan-European Network to Counter Hybrid Threats
Implementation period:
1.5.2020 – 30.4.2025
Read more: EU-HYBNET – Empowering a Pan-European Network to Counter Hybrid ThreatsResearch programme:
Coherent Security

