01.07.2021
EUR 1.16 million for North Ostrobothnia to finance thematic networks and development zones
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment granted the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia a total of EUR 1 160 000 to finance thematic networks and development zones 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 provincial federations that act as funding authorities for networks and zones. The Government decided on the funding at its meeting on 29 June.
The appropriation of EUR 7 million for the promotion of interregional cooperation will be used to finance thematic networks and development zones 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.
