GT4T
GreenTech4Transformation (GT4T) is a project funded by the EIT Higher Education Initiative and coordinated by Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK, Finland). It strengthens universities’ role in the green and digital transition by connecting higher education with industry and innovation ecosystems.
The project focuses on sustainability-driven innovation and entrepreneurship in areas like:
Circular Economy
Digital Transformation
Energy Transition
How we collaborate
Partner universities deliver joint training and hands-on innovation projects. Mixed, cross-border teams work on real challenges from companies and regional ecosystems, combining:
- Innovation methodologies
- Idea validation
- Value proposition development
- Pitching preparation
- Early-stage commercialisation awareness
GT4T creates repeatable cooperation models including shared training formats, common toolkits and methodologies and transferable delivery approaches.
Long-term impact
GT4T promotes structured collaboration between universities and ecosystems:
- Pilots and proof-of-concepts
- Cross-border research-to-business connections
- Systematic entrepreneurship education
A key mechanism is the Venture Science Center–type hubs, providing a permanent “home” for training, prototyping, and ecosystem engagement, ensuring long-term impact and scalability.
