Why multidisciplinary education for innovations is necessary today? What are individual innovation competencies and pedagogical innovation processes? Laura-Maija will discuss design-based innovation pedagogies and their regional impact and the effects on student learning. Laura-Maija Hero research focuses on multidisciplinary innovation pedagogies, design-based education and she coaches teachers. Previously, she has worked 15 years as a senior lecturer in UAS coaching student innovation teams and 10 years in an international technology corporation developing new marketing innovations.