EUR 1.16 million for Northern Ostrobothnia to finance thematic networks and development corridors
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment granted the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region a total of EUR 1 160 000 to finance thematic networks and development corridors for 2021-2023. The development zone of the Bay of Bothnia (City of Oulu) received 300,000 euros in funding. In terms of thematic networks, the National Innovation Ecosystem for Welfare and Health Data (University of Oulu) received funding of EUR 500 000 and the National Hydrogen Network (City of Raahe) received funding of EUR 320 000. The Government grants funding to regional The Regional Regional Assemblys that act as funding authorities for networks and zones. The Government decided on the funding at its meeting on 29 June. The funding of EUR 7 million for the promotion of interregional cooperation will be used to finance thematic networks and development corridors for regional development. The aim is to strengthen the joint use of resources and know-how between the different regions, peer learning and the attractiveness of the regions.
