09.09.2024
The 8th call for applications for the AKKE grant has ended
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.
22.04.2024
Funding is being applied for AKKE projects that focus on supporting regional RDI activities
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.
19.11.2021
AKKE - Call opens in December
The appropriation for supporting the sustainable growth and vitality of the regions (AKKE) will be used, in accordance with the decisions of the regional councils, for projects promoting the implementation of the regional programme and the Government's regional development decision. This appropriation 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 !
17.03.2021
Influence the content of the cultural and tourism themes of the new Karelia CBC funding programme - survey open until 31 March
The new Karelia CBC 2021-2027 programme funds Finnish-Russian cross-border cooperation. The programme has selected a policy objective, the implementation of which requires the development of a multi-sectoral cross-border strategy for the programme area, both in the cultural and tourism sectors. The strategies are prepared by the Euregio Karelia cooperation area in cooperation between the provinces of North Ostrobothnia, North Karelia and Kainuu and the Russian Republic of Karelia. To support the preparation of the strategies, we will conduct a survey of stakeholders on the most important themes of tourism and culture in cross-border cooperation. Please reply to the very short questionnaire by 31 March 2021: https://link.webropol.com/s/euregiokarelia2021 We also organise four stakeholder events to explore the views of actors on the main needs, development themes and measures for cross-border cooperation in the field of culture and tourism. Cultural events will be held on 14 April and 23 April from 9 am to 12 noon. The events are the same. Tourist events are held on 19 April and 29 April from 9 am to 12 noon. The events are the same. Sign up for the stakeholder event via the link below by 12 April: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/4A0AF9892D60B3B2 The participation link will be sent to those who have registered before the event. The events are open to everyone and the message can be forwarded. Hanna Honkamäkilä, Head of International Affairs, hanna.honkamakila(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi, +358 40 685 4040
