The ERDF call for applications for the 2021-2027 programming period of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region is open until 30 September 2026! In this call for applications, ERDF applications will be accepted in accordance in cooperation in cooperation with the following specific objectives: 1.1. Improving research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies 2.3. Promoting the transition to a circular economy 3.1. Developing regional and local accessibility A total of EUR 2 820 000 is planned to be used to finance incoming projects. The maximum contribution requested (ERDF+Member State) is 70 % development project and up to 70 % the total cost of the investment project. Before preparing your application, you should read more about the Renewable and Skilled Finland 2021-2027 programme document and the contents of the above-mentioned specific objectives. Projects financed under Specific Objective 1.1 must also be in line in cooperation in cooperation with the Northern Ostrobothnia Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2025. The Regional Assembly of Oulu Region's ERDF project selection emphasises the promotion of development targets in accordance in cooperation in cooperation with the regional programme for Northern Ostrobothnia 2026-2029 and the regional implementation plan for security of supply and comprehensive security. In addition, the assessment of applications under priority axis two focuses on their suitability as a project under the Northern Ostrobothnia Climate Roadmap 2021-2030. You can access the call for applications here: EURA 2021: The 12th call for applications of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region ERDF 4.5.-30.9.2026 The material of the call for applications organised in May can be found here: More information on the current call for applications is available from the contact persons of the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region:  Jarkko Kärkimaa, Development Specialist, tel. +358 50 520 6670 Aki Lappalainen, Development Specialist, tel. +358 40 502 1851 Heikki Laukkanen, Development Specialist, tel. +358 50 918 0035 Katarina Timisjärvi, Development Specialist, tel. +358 40 685 4025 Laura Kelhä, Development Manager, tel. +358 40 685 4016 (especially project presentations)

The proposal for a national programme for the EU's regional and structural policy, Finland's Renewable and Skilled 2021-2027, and the related environmental report have been sent for an open consultation. Opinions on the programme proposal can be given until 16 April 2021. The programme proposal includes actions supported by the European European European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (ERDF) (ERDF) and the European European European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) Plus (ESF+) (ESF). The programme will also include measures under the Just Transition Fund (JTF), which will be subject to an initial consultation in parallel. Statements can also be submitted until 16 April 2021. Funding for the programme consists of EU funding and national funding. In the programme proposal, the ERDF actions would contribute to the development of business- and working-life-driven research and innovation capacities of regions and businesses, digitalisation, sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs, energy efficiency, climate adaptation, circular economy and increased local accessibility. The programme's ESF actions would support employment, skills, the development of working life, Participation and Inclusion and equality. The programme has a total of six themes of the programme: Innovative Finland Carbon-neutral Finland Accessible Finland Employable, knowledgeable and inclusive Finland Finland Combating material deprivation Finland The Regional Assembly of Oulu Region encourages municipalities, research and education organisations, organisations and communities in the region to provide feedback on the draft programme. The region of Northern Ostrobothnia makes significant use of EU regional and structural policy funds. The Regional Assembly of Oulu Region has been leading the regional programme preparation for Eastern and Northern Finland since late 2018. regional-level preparations have been made in a broad partnership in cooperation with the Regional Assemblys of Eastern and Northern Finland, the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment and stakeholders. Proposal for a programme 2021-2027 11.3.2021 Opinions on the proposal for a programme can be submitted until 16 April 2021 at Neuvopalvelu.fi Opinions on the preparation of the Just Transition Fund can be submitted until 16 April 2021 at Neuvopalvelu.fi Further information: Secretary General for regional-level preparation for Eastern and Northern Finland, Päivi Keisanen, tel. +358 50 431 0606, firstname.lastname@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi

The application period for the European European European European European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (ERDF) (ERDF) (ERDF) (ERDF) ended on 4 September 2020 in Northern Ostrobothnia. By the deadline, 30 applications were received by the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region.  Four applications were received for the policy area Competitiveness of SMEs and 26 for the policy area Production and utilization of new knowledge and expertise. A total of EUR 7 758 064 was requested for development projects in the applications. The funding available is approximately EUR 1.5 million.