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Finland
This page contains information on the bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes and on the project control system in Finland. You may also speak directly with the Interreg Europe representatives in Finland.
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Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities
Kuntatalo
Toinen linja 14
00530 Helsinki
Finland
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
Aleksanterinkatu 4-10
Helsinki
Finland
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Staff Exchange in Finland soon!
A further staff exchange within EMBRACER will be organized by Tampere University, on 8 and 9 August, involving the City of Vilnius/JUDU and the Metropolitan City of Cagliari.![Event Event](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/event_full.jpg?itok=CAeHXwYh)
AI4Citizens - The opening seminar June 24, 2024
The project examines AI adoption in the public sector, highlighting cities' and regions' transformation potential and productivity growth, but also security and ethical challenges.![Registration desk People at the registration desk](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EUI%20Mouans-6.jpg?itok=xqlrPzP1)
Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Cities
Learn more about Interreg Europe during EUI's very first capacity building event in 2024 that will take place in Tampere, Finland.![ZCI masterclass 4. ZCI project stakeholders.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/ZCI-kollaasi.png?itok=CMu62SuS)
MASTERCLASS 4: PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The last ZCI project Masterclass will be arranged on 14th – 15th May 2024 in Kainuu, with the theme “Public Acceptance of Electric Vehicles”. Among the project partner regions, Kainuu is a bit different from the others. It might therefore be quite useful to open the topic a bit in advance. Now what![Hyyppäänvuori, Laukaa. Image from high on top of the hill, green coniferous forest and a lake visible below and in distant.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Laukaa%2C%20n%C3%A4kym%C3%A4%20Hyypp%C3%A4%C3%A4nvuorelta%20RV.jpg?itok=0LxxWLXJ)
Publication of Situational Analysis Central Finland
A regional study on the potential for carbon sequestration in natural environments in Central Finland will be published.![](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/events/FI_Helsinki.jpg?itok=5pab5YZr)
Information event in Finland
An information event about Interreg Europe's third call for project proposals for Finnish organisations. It takes place on 4 April 2024 in Helsinki, Finland.![Biowaste Biowaste](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/bio1_web.jpg?itok=de7b1otu)
Biocircular economy: Food waste & its utilization in Lahti
Keskustelutilaisuus Lahden seudun biokiertotaloudesta ja ruokahävikin vähentämisestä 21.2.2024 kello 9–11 Lahden kaupungintalolla. Discussion event on circular bioeconomy in the Lahti region and reducing food waste on 21.2.2024 from 9 am to 11 am at Lahti City Hall.![NorthernLights_gazing sustainable tourism twin transition](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/NorthernLights_gazing__LaplandMaterialBank_SImoVilhunen_2000.jpg?itok=HMOuEvd6)
Assessing models for innovative green transition
Assessing challenges and models for innovative green transition and support sustainable models in SMEs.![Sarvenperä forest area, City of Jyväskylä Sowy forest behind the open field and blue sky](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Jkl%20Sarvenper%C3%A4%202019%20Reima%20V%C3%A4livaara.jpg?itok=ahRL1gq7)
Thematic Seminar Central Finland
Nature-based Carbon Offsets, NACAO, meets in February 2024 in Jyväskylä, Central Finland.![Waste collection facility in Sweden Waste collection facility in Sweden](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Waste%20collection%20facility%20in%20Sweden.jpg?itok=H-6N6m_H)
Decreasing plastic pollution through better monitoring
Millions of tonnes of plastic litter are leaking into the world’s oceans every year.![Group picture of the Lahti peer review Group picture of the Lahti peer review](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Group%20picture%20of%20the%20Lahti%20peer%20review.png?itok=7rwCFrmN)
Regional innovation governance: key learnings
The Policy Learning Platform organised a peer review for the Regional Council of Päijät-Häme in Lahti, Finland, held on 17-18 October 2023. Discover the key learnings.![Cross of the Plains by Alvar Aalto. White church tower and buildings designed by Alvar Aalto, called Lakeuden RIsti (Cross of the Plains).](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/EVENT%20CoverPic%20-%20DETOCS%20-%20Exchange%20in%20Seinajoki%2C%20Finalnd%20-%2007-08-11.2023.jpg?itok=TuGTgFax)
DETOCS Exchange of Experiences Event in Seinäjoki, Finland
DETOCS project is organising an exchange of experiences event with SG meeting in Seinäjoki, Finland. The event includes site visits to Kuortane Olympic Training Center whose target is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2027 and presentation of energy efficient systems in Hotel Alma and Kalevan Navetta![Interregional knowledge transfer event in Seinäjoki river and fields](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/CODIL_Sein%C3%A4joki_Info%203_0.jpg?itok=-rlrHPc7)
Knowledge transfer event
The second interregional knowledge transfer event will take place on 7-8 November in Seinäjoki, organised by the Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia. The event will bring together project partners, along with regional stakeholders' representatives to discuss ecosystem approaches to innovation![LOTTI Project Partners Group Photo of the LOTTI Project Partners](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Untitled%20design-74%202.png?itok=7WqsCoEK)
LOTTI Interregional Meeting
The first LOTTI interregional meeting took place on the 6th & 7th of June, 2023 in Lahti, Finland. The event was open to all partners and their stakeholders. The Lead Partner opened the session by refreshing the attendee's minds on LOTTI's key concepts and purpose, namely that LOTTI aims to to
List of Structural Funds programmes
Download the latest list of managing authorities and intermediate bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes in each country. Select the FI tab for information about Finland.
You can also find the list of managing authorities at the European Commission's search page. Select Finland for the latest information.
Control system
This section provides information on the system set up for control in Finland for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Finland uses a centralised control system. The control is carried out by employees of the Regional Council of Lapland.
The control body
Address | Contact |
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Address Regional Council of Lapland |
Contact Ms Kirsi Pulkamo |
The Regional Council of Lapland will not charge costs for control for Finnish partners involved in an Interreg Europe project.
At least one "on-the-spot check" will be carried out during the project lifetime in projects where partners report equipment and/ or infrastructure & works costs related to a pilot action.
Any other on-the-spot checks will be based on the professional judgement of the controllers.
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Have a look at the Finnish content on our website. Scroll through our project ideas and good practices, or contact our Finnish community members and organisations.
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Arppe boiler house renovation cuts emissions and improves energy efficiency of biomass heat
Kiteen Lämpö Oy's new Arppe heating plant increases energy efficiency, accepts up to 60% moisture biomass, and cuts fuel needs by 20%.
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South Savo Food Cluster
South Savo Food Cluster aims to increase the competence, networking and internationalisation of the food sector and to create conditions for food innovations.
![Modern tram is an integral part of Tampere logistics system. Tram running in the street of Tampere](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/2109-Tuni-Ratikka-022_0.jpeg?itok=g5d8Arw5)
Multi-stakeholder collaboration within logistics innovation ecosystem facilitates carbon-neutrality
TAMK helps City of Tampere to reach its CO2 neutrality goals through city logistics and last mile innovation ecosystem with Lyyli Living Lab.
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Collaboration forum for multifamily apartment buildings promotes energy efficiency in Lappeenranta
Forum boosts cooperation among private housing associations by inviting board members to share experiences and know-how to implement energy efficiency measures.
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Self-assessment tool for digital sustainability communication
The self-assessment tool for digital sustainability communication is a low threshold way for MSMEs to improve their online communication on sustainability.
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Hiilikuri CO2 calculator for tourism industry
Hiilikuri is free of charge carbon footprint calculator for tourism businesses in Finland enabling to calculate CO2 and map biggest emission sources.
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Sustainable Travel Finland (STF)
STF programme provides companies and destinations in Finland with a concrete toolkit for systematically adapting sustainable practices in developing tourism.
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Haluatko yrittäjäksi? (Want to be an entrepreneur?) -info sessions by the City of Jyväskylä
Lowering the threshold for budding migrant entrepreneurs to start a business via series of concise sessions providing essential information for the venture
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Juttuklubi Jyväskylä
An exploratory discussion club to bridge the gap between international job seekers and potential employers via boosting networking and Finnish language learning
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Career Club Jyväskylä
A programme targeted towards developing customized career development tools and practices in order to turn career wishes into concrete plans and actions
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Utilization of food waste as food aid
NGOs have organized the food aid work in the City of Lahti and nearby municipalities in a coordinated way
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Lahti environmental watch
Digital monitoring service for climate, circular economy and other environmental strategies and action plans in the city of Lahti
![Sarvenperä forest area, City of Jyväskylä Small path in a pine forest in Finland.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Mets%C3%A4polku%20Jkl%20Sarvenper%C3%A4.jpg?itok=YWRTnOjH)
Regional forest program
Finnish forest center is responsible for creating a strategic forest program that combines economic, ecological, social, and cultural objectives.
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MuoviSampo -plastic recycling concept
Recycling project where the consumer can receive compensation for plastic recycling by using a mobile application, similar to the deposit bottle system.
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Open forest data for everyone’s benefit
Since March 2018, the forest data collected using public funds in Finland has been published as an easily accessible electronic service on the Metsään-website.
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