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)

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Smart Specialisation Partnership BERRY+

BERRY+ is a Smart Specialisation and industrial modernisation partnership, bringing together eight regions from six European member states. BERRY+ is dealing with the processing of renewable natural resources, ingredients and side flows towards
high added value products.

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Jouni Ponnikas

Regional Development Director (on leave of absence)

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