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
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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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.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 NavettaKnowledge 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 innovationLOTTI 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 toProject 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 otherEXPRESS 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 theirInfo 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/ AnaFinnish ZEROCO2 Stakeholder Event
Event for sharing lessons learned and good practices with ZEROCO2 project stakeholders in the South-Ostrobothnia region of Finland.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 companiesInfo 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 moreWorkshop Validation Tool - Arctic Design Week
RegionArts prepared a Workshop Validation Tool in the context of the Arctic Design Week.CLEAN Project Partner Meeting
Finding ways to improve the energy efficiency of living and working in the post-COVID-19 eraRegionArts EoE 9
Welcome to the ninth Exchange of Experience of ‘Enhancing SME growth by the integration of Artists in ICT projects’ project scheduled from 22-25 March 2022.Partner meeting and Study Visit in Finland
The next FRIDGE partner meeting and study visit will take place on the 23rd and 24th of March in South Ostrobothnia, Finland.Sharing Economy Workshop – utilizing empty premises
A Sharing economy workshop to solve the challenge of empty or underused premise and rarely used goods. A short introduction to the topic and brainstorming in sm
List of Structural Funds programmes
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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.
Good practices from this country
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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.
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.
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...
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...
Sustainable Materials Laboratory
Educational and research facility to provide companies with various energy and circular economy testing, expertise, piloting and demonstrations opportunities
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
ExpandFibre
ExpandFibre is an R&D collaboration and an Ecosystem launched by Fortum and Metsä Group to accelerate the development of sustainable bioproducts.
Materiaalitori - Material matketplace
Materiaalitori (Material marketplace) is a platform and an online marketplace managed by Motiva Ltd for exchange, sale and purchase of secondary raw materials.
Virtualisation of Research and Innovation Infrastructures for Increased Efficiency and Resilience
Support for tourism events innovation with small-scale grants
Phasing out oil heating in buildings
The Finnish government provides support to convert heating of buildings from fossil oil to renewable energy as part of its COVID Recovery and Resilience Plan.
LVISKA smart renewable energy based building automation learning environment
Tourist programming in the destination during the seasons (weekly activities program)
Support for implementing COVID-19 safety standards in the enterprises and events
Starttiraha income support for aspiring entrepreneurs
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