Smart Specialisation Strategy

Smart Specialisation Goals of KAINUU

During the programming period 2014-2020, the European Commission has emphasized smart specialization strategies as a part of the implementation of Europe 2020 strategy. In Kainuu region, the Smart specialization choices were first defined for years 2018–2021 and updated for years 2021-2027, as a part of the renewal process of the more comprehensive Kainuu Programme. The Kainuu Smart Specialization Plan 2021-2027 was officially approved on 9 December 2020.

Kainuu Smart Specialisation plan for 2021-2027 (PDF in English)