06.10.2022
Meeting press release of the regional cooperation group
The meeting of the Northern Ostrobothnia Regional Cooperation Group was held on Thursday 6 October in Oulu.
The Working Party took note of the following topical presentations:
- Smart Machines and Systems – Investment project of Centria University of Applied Sciences Ltd.
- JEDU's SÄLLI investment project
The regional cooperation group supported three ERDF projects for funding Sustainable growth and work 2014-2020 from Finland's Structural Funds Programme Sustainable Growth and Jobs 2014–2020
The final decision on the financing of the project will be made by the Regional Assembly of Oulu Region. Supported projects:
Smart machinery and systems – investment / ERDF
Applicant: Centria University of Applied Sciences Ltd
Total cost estimate 445 000 €
Requested ERDF and state funding 311 500 €
The project aims to promote a low-carbon economy and support the green transition. The investments in the project are directed to different areas of business and industry. The regional stakeholders will benefit from the acquisitions and the investments made through the project will enable the local business community to test and prototype the equipment in cooperation without any investment costs.
ROOPPI - learning environment for construction / REACT-EU
Applicant: Oulu University of Applied Sciences Ltd
Total cost estimate 496 406 €
ERDF and State funding requested 347 484 €
The aim of the project is to implement a concrete laboratory infrastructure and a digital environment describing the construction infrastructure. The aim is to create a laboratory environment for the construction industry in the Linnanmaa campus area.
SÄLLI investment/REACT-EU
Applicant: River Valley Joint Municipal Authority for Education
Total cost estimate 982 200 €
ERDF and state funding requested 687 540 €
The project promotes the green transition and improves the competitiveness of companies by acquiring vehicles, trailers, charging stations and workshop equipment for the training infrastructure for electric commercial vehicles in the Northern Ostrobothnia region.
Agenda of the regional cooperation group
Additional information: Heikki Ojala, Development Manager, tel. 050 4333951
