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Professor Jarna Heinonen is a distinguished academic at the University of Turku, serving as Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Turku School of Economics. He also holds a board position as member and vice chairman of OP Cooperative (OP Group) and previously served as a visiting professor at Kingston University's Small Business Research Center (2017-2019). His expertise is regularly sought by international organizations including the European Commission and OECD.
Professor Heinonen's research spans multiple domains within entrepreneurship, with particular focus on intrapreneurship, organizational renewal, family entrepreneurship, and the creative economy. His interdisciplinary approach integrates perspectives from business, social sciences, and humanities to address complex challenges in entrepreneurial ecosystems. He has demonstrated special interest in entrepreneurship education and policy development, working to bridge academic research with practical business applications.
His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the creative economy, women entrepreneurs, and family business dynamics. Professor Heinonen's work increasingly addresses policy implications and practical applications of entrepreneurship research, with a notable focus on Finland's economic development challenges and opportunities.
- Served as panelist for Finland's creative economy growth strategy launch (2025)
- Published extensively on income models for creative professionals (2024)
- Research on policy designs comparing Finland and Netherlands (2024)
- Advocating for women entrepreneurs' financing solutions (2025)
As an academic supervisor, Professor Heinonen guides bachelor's and master's level theses, doctoral dissertations, and EMBA program development projects. He has secured significant research funding through projects such as ECOCRIN (Business Finland, 500k€, 2023-2025), DISCE (Horizon2020, 3 milj. €, 2019-2021), and others totaling millions in research funding across multiple disciplines.
Professor Heinonen leads interdisciplinary research teams that bring together economists, social scientists, historians, and natural scientists. His collaborative approach extends to both academic and business communities, reflecting his role as a 'pragmatician' who builds bridges between research and practice.
