Project management office

The Turku University of Applied Sciences Project Management Office offers support and guidance throughout the life cycle of a research, development and innovation (RDI) project, from idea stage to archiving. Our extensive team of project management experts have over the years of experience and strong expertise in national and international funding programmes. We carry out more than 200 RDI projects every year with our partners.

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Financial expertise

Turku University of Applied Sciences sends out hundreds of project applications to different funders every year. Experts from different funding programmes and sources actively monitor the various funding opportunities. We know the requirements and systems of different funders, help to find the right funding instrument, provide information on application opportunities and organise funding information for research groups.

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Preparatory phase: from idea to project

Turku University of Applied Sciences has more than 30 research groups. We support the development of ideas into projects. Experts will help you find funding and write and edit your application. We participate in project consortium planning meetings, support in budget planning and the different stages of the application process.

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Project implementation

We offer a wide range of project management services for projects. Experienced experts are involved in project implementation, for example as project managers, administrative project managers, financial experts, communication experts or to support during the project closure phase.

Do you have an idea or development need that you would like to develop into a project?


In our project work, we follow the PM2 project management methodology recommended by the European Commission to ensure consistency and transparency. Our activities are supported by a comprehensive project management system. Some of our professionals are IPMA-certified project professionals.

Check out the EU funding package of Turku UAS directly in the European Commission’s database.

Our projects and partners at EU Funding & Tenders portal

Contact us

  • Paula Ailio

    Head of Project Management Office
    +358 40 355 0835
    paula.ailio@turkuamk.fi