Funding was requested for AKKE projects that focus on supporting regional RDI activities. Projects funded under this call should meet at least one of the following criteria: - the project supports research, development and innovation activities of SMEs and thus improves the innovation capacity of SMEs - the project strengthens the innovation ecosystem of the region - the project expands the number of parties involved in RDI activities The maximum amount available to fund projects received in the application round is EUR 448 000. The total number of project applications was 14 and the total amount requested was approximately EUR 950 000.

Projects funded under this call must meet at least one of the following criteria: - the project supports research, development and innovation activities of SMEs and thus improves the innovation capacity of SMEs - the project strengthens the innovation ecosystem of the region - the project expands the range of parties involved in RDI activities The application period is from 22 April 2024 to 30 August 2024 at 15.00. A maximum of EUR 448 000 is available to fund projects that have arrived in the application round. More information on the AKKE page.

The funding for supporting the sustainable growth and vitality of the regions (AKKE) will be used, in accordance in cooperation with the decisions of the regional Regional Assemblys, for projects promoting the implementation of the regional programme and the Government's regional development decision. This funding may be used, for example, for small-scale development, experimentation and study projects based on regional strengths and specialisation. The fourth application round for AKKE (Regional Fund for Sustainable Growth and Vitality) is open from 1 December 2021 to 31 January 2022. Read more here !

On 16 September 2021, it was decided to fund two new AKKE projects: Master Pia and investment plan Pudasjärvi Development Ltd 35,000 € Creating a Black Hole network to promote the export of Northern Ostrobothnian literature Oulu Writers' Regional Regional Assembly 55,000 € In addition, the following projects were funded from the theme network and the separate allocation for development corridors: National innovation ecosystem for wellbeing and health data University of Oulu 500,000 € National hydrogen network City of Raahe 320,000 € Development zone of the Bothnian Arc City of Oulu 300,000 € More information : Tiina Rajala, Development Director, tel. +358 40 685 4033 Heikki Ojala, Development Manager, tel. +358 50 433 3951

The application period for funding for sustainable growth and vitality in the regions ended on Friday 22 January 2021. On 22 January 2021, the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia closed its call for applications for funding for sustainable growth and vitality in the regions (AKKE). Applications were received by the deadline of 14. The amount of aid applied for in the applications is € 477 282. Applications will be processed immediately. For more information, please contact Tiina Rajala, Development Director, tel. +358 40 685 4033.

Two specific priorities are identified in this call for applications: 1) increasing the ability of regional and regional actors to apply for funding from the EU's international funding channels and the ability to network internationally, and 2) funding can be directed to measures to correct disturbances and structural changes that increase the region's competitiveness and economic well-being. More detailed information on the AKKE funding page. The application period opens on 7 December 2020 and ends on 22 January 2021.

Applications for funding under the first call for applications under the "Sustainable growth and vitality of regions" (AKKE) envelope have been processed. A total of EUR 150 896.34 has been granted for five development projects. The decisions have been forwarded to the applicants. More detailed information on funded projects and AKKE funding can be found on the AKKE page.