Finland

South Karelia(English)

Etelä-Karjala(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 3 - NUTS CODE/MS:FI1C5

Statistics

	Area: 6872 km2
	Population: 126107
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): :
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 34044
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: :
	Regional GERD (%): :

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	South Karelia Innovation Strategy 2022-2025
Type of strategy	Regional
Languages	FI
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
No information available.	Regional Council of South Karelia	kirjaamo@ekarjala.fi

Thematic platforms and partnership

Energy

Sustainable buildings

S3CoP activities

Support to enhance S3 governance and coordination at the NUTS II level

The Targeted Assignment for East and North Finland (ENF) aims to improve governance practices to better coordinate the implementation of the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) across its seven diverse regions. The region faces challenges stemming from disparities in research and innovation presence, the distance between actors, and shifting priorities influenced by the eastern border with Russia.This assignment will address these challenges by providing guidance on developing a flexible and reflective S3 governance model that operates effectively across the NUTS II level. The primary objective is to craft practical governance recommendations that can adapt to evolving EU policies, while strengthening ENF’s response to both local and international challenges. The deliverablel includes tailored governance recommendations and practical tools to align ENF’s S3 priorities with relevant EU policy frameworks. These tools will ensure cohesive and effective implementation of S3 across the ENF region.

Ecosystem label

	Aerospace & Defence ➝
	Agri-food ➝
	Construction ➝
	Creative & Cultural Industries ➝
	Digital ➝
	Electronics ➝
	Energy/Renewable Energy ➝
	Energy Intensive Industries ➝

	Healthcare ➝
	Mobility, Transport & Automotive ➝
	Proximity Economy ➝
	Retail ➝
	Social Economy ➝
	Textiles ➝
	Tourism ➝

S3 Priorities and keywords

Descriptive keywords

These keywords, identified using AI and manually verified, highlight the key elements of each strategic priority as reflected in individual strategies.

Semantically Associated Keywords

These keywords, identified and associated through semantic AI algorithms and manually reviewed, support the search function by identifying topics related to each strategic priority. While a priority may not explicitly focus on these keywords, they provide meaningful connections. For exxample, agricultural terms might relate to circular economy priorities, such as biofuels or agricultural waste valorisation. Semantically associated keywords enable users to find regions with similar or related priorities, offering a starting point for deeper exploration of each specific strategy.

Priority	Descriptive keywords	Semantic keywords
User-oriented well-being services	Patient-centric care, personalized health solutions, community wellness programs, mental health outreach, holistic therapy options	health, health services
Renewable Industry and Entrepreneurship	Clean energy ventures, recycling-based enterprises, biofuel industry growth, wind power entrepreneurship	circular economy, circular design, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, offshore renewable energy
Accelerating the Experimental Economy	tourism and culture; diversifying the experience economy; fostering innovation networks; advancing hydrogen economy expertise; promoting cultural collaboration through EU programs.	horizontal priority, tourism, community and society
Pioneering the green transition	Greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable transportation initiatives, conservation-focused policies, organic farming expansion	renewable energy, circular economy

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
User-oriented well-being services	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	7 - Health 07.69 - Public health legislation and regulations 07.70 - Public health management 07.71 - Public health services
Renewable Industry and Entrepreneurship	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
Accelerating the Experimental Economy	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	6 - Industrial production and technology :
Pioneering the green transition	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy :

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	Kohesio: Region/Member State
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database