The University of Vaasa has received funding from the Strategic Research Council (SRC) established within the Research Council of Finland for two research projects as part of research consortia. The TRANSFORM-AI project investigates how artificial intelligence, intangible capital, and leadership can be combined to renew working life, strengthen business competitiveness, and support public sector decision-making. The SPACECONOMY project, in turn, addresses fragmentation in Finland’s space ecosystem by fostering innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across sectors.