Finland

Northern Ostrobothnia(English)

Pohjois-Pohjanmaa(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 3 - NUTS CODE/MS:FI1D9

Statistics

	Area: 37149 km2
	Population: :
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): :
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 39294
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: :
	Regional GERD (%): :

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Northern Ostrobothnia Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2024
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.	Pohjanmaan liitto	info@obotnia.fi

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

Wireless ICT

Safe and Sustainable Mobility

Medical Technologies

Advanced Materials for Batteries for Electro-mobility and StationaryEnergyStorage

Agri-Food

Traceability and Big data in the Agri-Foodvalue chain

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
Diversified digital services and products	Biobased economy, commercialization, high-value products and services, ict	digital transformation, data and technology solutions, digital business model, data-driven public service, intelligent systems and automation, smart secure product, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Comprehensive health and well-being	Training, digital health, service innovations, preventive care, smart sensors.	health, health research and innovation, digital health, health informatics
A renewable low-emission industry	Sustainable energy sources, carbon-neutral operations, green manufacturing processes, renewable resource utilization, emission reduction technologies, environmentally-friendly infrastructure	circular economy, circular design, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, offshore renewable energy, low-carbon and emission reduction technologies, low-carbon economy
Innovative bio- and circular economy	Biodegradable product designs, recycling and upcycling initiatives, eco-innovative business models, natural material sourcing	circular economy, circular design, circular economy transition, circular industry model, circular material
Smart food production	Precision agriculture techniques, sustainable farming practices, intelligent supply chains, nutrient-rich crop development	agrifood, agriculture 4.0, smart farming, food systems, food supply chain, food safety, food safety technology, food quality enhancement, food distribution, organic agriculture production, digital transformation, intelligent systems and automation
Internationally attractive and networked	International competitiveness, ecosystems, innovative tourism	horizontal priority, tourism, community and society
Sustainable construction and mobility	Eco-friendly building materials, green urban planning, low-impact transportation, energy-efficient infrastructures, sustainable mobility solutions	mobility, transport, sustainability in transport, green infrastructure and mobility, construction, green building material

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Diversified digital services and products	J - Information and communication technologies J.61 - Telecommunications J.62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities J.63 - Information service activities	6 - Industrial production and technology :
Comprehensive health and well-being	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities	7 - Health 07.65 - Health promotion 07.66 - Monitoring the health situation 07.70 - Public health management 07.71 - Public health services
A renewable low-emission industry	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5 - Energy 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
Innovative bio- and circular economy	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture	8 - Agriculture 08.72 - Agricultural forestry impact on environment 08.73 - Agriculture, forestry and fishery 08.74 - Animal and dairy science 08.76 - Food productivity and technology
Smart food production	C - Manufacturing C.10 - Food products	8 - Agriculture 08.76 - Food productivity and technology
Internationally attractive and networked	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	12 - General advancement of knowledge :
Sustainable construction and mobility	F - Construction F.41 - Construction of buildings F.42 - Civil engineering F.43 - Specialised construction activities	4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 04.23 - Civil engineering

Additional information

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