Finland

Kainuu(English)

Kainuu(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 3 - NUTS CODE/MS:FI1D8

Statistics

	Area: 22.687: km2
	Population: :
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): :
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 31785
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: :
	Regional GERD (%): :

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Kainuu’s Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2027
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 Kainuu	kirjaamo@kainuunliitto.fi

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

Water Smart Territories

CLUSSPORT (SPORT & VITALITY)

S3P Mining Industry and Global Value Chain

BERRY+

Advanced Materials for Batteries for Electro-mobility and StationaryEnergyStorage

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
Increasing research and promoting innovation	R&D initiatives, innovation clusters, intellectual property, knowledge dissemination, research infrastructure, collaborative research, university-industry partnerships, innovative grants, technology transfer	horizontal priority
Strengthening and diversifying the specialization base	Sectoral expansion, skill enhancement, knowledge-driven industries, value-added services, specialised training, niche market exploration	horizontal priority
Connectivity and integration, measures for interregional cooperation	Automotive, rail, land mobility, inter/intra mobility, embedded systems, connectivity	horizontal priority
Digital transformation	Technological adoption, e-governance, smart city solutions, digital literacy, automation processes, cloud infrastructure, data-driven decisions, internet of things (iot), digital workforce training, e-service delivery	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Green deal and green transition	Renewable energy, carbon neutrality, environmental policies, eco-friendly infrastructure, green job creation, waste management solutions, energy efficiency measures, conservation initiatives, sustainable urban planning, climate adaptation strategies.	renewable energy, hydrogen, construction, green urban planning, green community planning, green building material, waste management, waste management and waste valorization, waste-to-energy solutions

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Increasing research and promoting innovation	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	12 - General advancement of knowledge :
Strengthening and diversifying the specialization base	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	: :
Connectivity and integration, measures for interregional cooperation	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	6 - Industrial production and technology :
Digital transformation	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.27 - Telecommunication systems
Green deal and green transition	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy 05.30 - CO2 capture and storage 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.37 - Renewable energy sources

Additional information

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