{"id":23665,"date":"2021-04-19T13:59:24","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T10:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/?page_id=23665"},"modified":"2023-10-13T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T10:42:09","slug":"kanves-kansainvalinen-ja-verkostoitunut-pohjois-pohjanmaa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi\/en\/kehittaminen\/omat-hankkeet\/kanves-kansainvalinen-ja-verkostoitunut-pohjois-pohjanmaa\/","title":{"rendered":"Kanves - International and networked Northern Ostrobothnia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Background and objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping up with international development requires active networking and participation in international project consortia. The project provides information on international funding applications and support for the preparation of applications. The aim of the project is to increase the number of internationally funded projects in Northern Ostrobothnia and to activate innovation actors to participate actively in international consortia that take into account the needs of the local business community and the utilisation of the high level of expertise found in the region.

The aim of the project is to reduce differences in innovation activity within the region and to create operating models that encourage the cross-sectoral networking of innovation actors in the region, nationally and internationally, enabling the creation of new openings. The project also aims to raise awareness among regional actors about European cluster cooperation networks and the quality system created for clusters. One goal is also to raise awareness of the services offered by the region's innovation platforms and to be responsible for implementing the smart specialisation strategy in Eastern and Northern Finland in Northern Ostrobothnia.

In the measures of the international and networked Northern Ostrobothnia project, cooperation networks in the region will be increased by organizing regular meetings and events between actors. The aim in organizing the events is to take into account the interdisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity, which creates opportunities for the creation of new innovative openings. The aim is to reach out to actors across the region. Physically organised events are complemented by shorter webinars and videos presenting, for example, the innovation platforms of the region.

As a result of the project, the networks of innovation actors in Northern Ostrobothnia will grow and the business community will become more aware of existing innovation platforms and research services. The ability to make use of international funding is increasing and the threshold for applying for direct EU funding is lowered. In the long term, the region's business life is expected to be better connected to European value networks, and with the new networks created within the region, project activities that better meet the needs of the whole region will be created in the region.

The primary target group is actors in the smart specialisation strategy of Northern Ostrobothnia, such as companies, universities and research institutes, educational institutions, business and development organisations, municipalities, associations and various developers nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following work packages contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Kanves project:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Work package 1: Increased regional co-operation networks.
Stakeholder meetings, events, factsheets (webinars) and presentations of regional innovation platforms.

Work package 2: Joining and utilising international networks.
Participation in international partnerships is particularly encouraged in the themes where the Smart Specialisation Strategy for Northern Ostrobothnia has identified the potential to join international value chains.\u200b

Work package 3: Information and assistance in applying for international funding and workshops to increase financial expertise.

Work package 4: Linking cluster activities to developments at EU level.
To raise awareness among cluster actors of cluster activity in Europe and its impact on regional development.

Work package 5: Implementation of the Northern Ostrobothnia actions of the Eastern and Northern Finland livelihoods in transition project.

Work package 6: Communication.
Newsletters, websites, social media

The project will be implemented by the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and will run from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Regional Development Fund of Northern Ostrobothnia. The total budget of the project is EUR 265 946.

Northern Ostrobothnia Smart Specialisation Partnerships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial modernisation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The S3 partnership<\/td>implementer<\/td>contact<\/td><\/tr>
Wireless ICT<\/a> <\/td> University of Oulu <\/td> Pirkko Taskinen, Ecosystem Director<\/td><\/tr>
Personalised medicine<\/a> <\/td> University of Oulu <\/td> Professor Minna Isomursu<\/td><\/tr>
Safe and sustainable mobility<\/a> <\/td> BusinessOulu, Oamk, University of Oulu<\/td> Professor Rauno Heikkil\u00e4<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced materials for batteries<\/a> <\/td> University of Oulu <\/td> Professor Ulla Lassi <\/td><\/tr>
Water smart terriotories<\/a> <\/td> University of Oulu <\/td> Pirkko Taskinen, Ecosystem Director <\/td><\/tr>
High performance production throught 3D printing<\/a><\/td> University of Oulu, Kerttu Saalasti Institute <\/td> Development Manager Kari M\u00e4ntyj\u00e4rvi <\/td><\/tr>
Mining Industry<\/a><\/td>University of Oulu<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Agri-Food<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The S3 partnership<\/td>implementer<\/td>contact<\/td><\/tr>
Traceability & Big data<\/a> <\/td> Oulu University of Applied Sciences<\/td> Satu V\u00e4lij\u00e4rvi, Project Manager<\/td><\/tr>
High tech farming<\/a> <\/td> Centria University of Applied Sciences, Ylivieska unit <\/td> RDI Manager Mikko Himanka<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Innovation platforms to support business development: four activities of the Northern Ostrobothnia innovation platform presented<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The international and networked North Ostrobothnia (Kanves) project has published a series of introductory videos on four innovation platforms that are important from the perspective of the region. Each video introduces the operation of the innovation platform and interviews a company that has used the platform's services to support its business. Innovation platforms from the Southern region of Oulu are presented in two tracks.\u00a0Watch videos on innovation platforms here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News in Kanvesi!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Extractive industries as enablers of clean transition - Smart Specialisation Partnership for extractive industries event on 17 October 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of the event is to inform actors in the region about the Mining Smart Specialisation Partnership in Europe and to share the perspectives of national and regional actors on the opportunities of the clean transition for the extractive sector. Representatives of the Province of Lapland, Business Joensuu, Radai and the University of Oulu will speak at the event. At the event, it will be possible to network with actors in the field and at the same time we will map out the actors in Northern Ostrobothnia who are interested in partnership and networking at EU level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional information and registration here<\/a>! Welcome to us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunities for the reconstruction of Ukraine- info 22.8.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ukraine is trying to start reconstruction quickly, although the situation has not yet calmed down. What can be done at this stage and how can we anticipate the future? Come and hear about cooperation and export opportunities at the Ukraine Reconstruction Opportunities Info 22.8. In addition, the implementation of Northern Ostrobothnia and the further steps in promoting the matter will be discussed. The event is intended especially for companies in Northern Ostrobothnia and organisations interested in reconstruction. The event is open to everyone and free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petri Vuorio, Director of the Confederation of Finnish Industries, Oskari Laukkanen, Senior Specialist at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and Reijo Kangas, Director of Business Finland, talk about the possibilities of Finnish companies in rebuilding. They will also present MFA's and Business Finland's support measures for companies. In addition, the regional company's commentary will be given by Hanna Haipus, Business Director at Kontiotuote Oy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perspectives on the potential of European interregional cooperation: Vanguard Initiative Network and Partnerships for Regional Innovation Pilot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia, in cooperation with the EU Office for Eastern and Northern Finland and experts from the Kerttu Salaasti Institute of the University of Oulu, is organising an information event on the activities and opportunities of the Vanguard network and the impact of Partnerships for Regional Innovation on the development of smart specialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event, which is open to all and free of charge, will be held in hybrid mode on Monday 8 May 2023 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Welcome to the premises of the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia, Poratie 5A\/Siikasali or to join the wind online. Welcome to us! Additional information about the event here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial workshops in spring 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preliminary information about upcoming funding workshops! <\/p>\n\n\n\n