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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.
Contacts
Organisation
Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities
Kuntatalo
Toinen linja 14
00530 Helsinki
Finland
Contact
Annukka Mäkinen
Organisation
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
Aleksanterinkatu 4-10
Helsinki
Finland
Contact
Pasi Rantahalvari
Country news and events
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04 Apr 2024
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.Event
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21 Feb 2024
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.Event
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09 - 11 Apr 2024
Assessing models for innovative green transition
Assessing challenges and models for innovative green transition and support sustainable models in SMEs.Event
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20 - 22 Feb 2024
Thematic Seminar Central Finland
Nature-based Carbon Offsets, NACAO, meets in February 2024 in Jyväskylä, Central Finland.Image
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Decreasing plastic pollution through better monitoring
Millions of tonnes of plastic litter are leaking into the world’s oceans every year.Image
Peer review
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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.Event
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07 - 08 Nov 2023
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 NavettaEvent
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07 - 08 Nov 2023
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 innovationEvent
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06 - 07 Jul 2023
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 toEvent
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27 - 29 Jun 2023
Project kick-off & OSDD Tampere
For the very first time, the PLASTIX partners and stakeholders meet live in the framework of a three-day programme this week. There will be an open seminar, an On-Site Deep Dive (OSDD) and a Steering Group meeting on the agenda. The Lead Partner, the Baltic Institute of Finland , and the otherEvent
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27 Jun 2023
EXPRESS 1st Thematic Workshop
EXPRESS lead partner Regional Council of North Karelia from Finland, organizes the project's first thematic workshop on 27 June 2023. Project partners and their stakeholders will take part in the workshop and share their main knowledge and expertise to share in the project and give insight on theirEvent
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13 Apr 2023
Info event for Finnish beneficiaries
Interreg Europe point of contact in Finland holds an online information event about Interreg Europe's second call for project proposals. The event takes place online on 13 April from 10:00 to 11:30 (Helsinki time) . On the agenda will be: Key features of Interreg Europe and its second call/ AnaEvent
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09 Sep 2022
Finnish ZEROCO2 Stakeholder Event
Event for sharing lessons learned and good practices with ZEROCO2 project stakeholders in the South-Ostrobothnia region of Finland.Event
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22 Nov 2022
Digital innovation hubs workshop
On 22 November 2022 , the Policy Learning Platform is pleased to invite you to a workshop on digital innovation hubs in Espoo (Greater Helsinki metropolitan area), Finland! What it will be about This event will put the spotlight on digital innovation hubs: one-stop shops that help companiesEvent
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04 May 2022
Info event for beneficiaries from Finland
Interreg Europe point of contact in Finland holds an online information event about Interreg Europe in 2021-2027. It will present the funding opportunities offered and the first call for project proposals. The event takes place online on 4 May from 9:30 to 11:00 (Helsinki time) . For more
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.
The control system
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 costs
The Regional Council of Lapland will not charge costs for control for Finnish partners involved in an Interreg Europe project.
On-the-spot checks
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.
Get inspired
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.
Good practices from this country
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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.
16 Feb 2024 |
Expert approved
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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.
16 Feb 2024 |
Expert approved
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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.
16 Feb 2024 |
Expert approved
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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
09 Feb 2024 |
Expert approved
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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
22 Dec 2023 |
Expert approved
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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
22 Dec 2023 |
Expert approved
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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
12 Dec 2023 |
Expert approved
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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
10 Nov 2023 |
Expert approved
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Regional forest program
Finnish forest center is responsible for creating a strategic forest program that combines economic, ecological, social, and cultural objectives.
10 Aug 2023 |
Expert approved
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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.
31 Oct 2022 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
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.
06 Sep 2022 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Household Allowance
The aim of the household allowance is to replace normal domestic and care work in the home, as well as maintenance and renovation work in the home and leisure dwelling, with market work, thereby...
31 Aug 2022 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Regional Energy Councelling
In the past, many people were confused, who gives advice and what, and where can I get unbiased information. In 2019, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment started to develop consumer energy...
31 Aug 2022 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Sustainable Materials Laboratory
Educational and research facility to provide companies with various energy and circular economy testing, expertise, piloting and demonstrations opportunities
25 Aug 2022 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
FrostBit Software Lab
FrostBit is the R&D, learning and innovation environment where companies in collaboration with the staff and students develop I4.0 capacities and solutions
16 Aug 2022 |
Expert approved
Country organisations in our community
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Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT
Finland
Etelä-Suomi
Education and research institution
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Finland
Etelä-Suomi
Agency - different from business support
Members are interested in
South Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Finland
Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
Education and research institution
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (Diak)
Finland
Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
Education and research institution
Members are interested in
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk
Finland
Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi
Education and research institution
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Senior Advisor (regional development)
Regional Council of North Karelia
Finland
Interested in
1 project
Manager Public and Internat. relations
South Karelia Regional Council
Finland
Interested in
1 project
Chief Specialist
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Finland
Interested in
3 projects
Director
The Baltic Institute of Finland
Finland
Interested in
2 projects
Research, Development and Innovation Manager
LAB University of Applied Sciences
Finland
Interested in
Planning officer/researcher
Åbo Akademi University
Finland
Interested in
1 project
Manager
Åbo Akademi University
Finland
2 projects
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