International Cooperation
International cooperation enables us to develop our regional strategy, to learn from other experienced regions and other actors, and to share our knowledge to create new ideas and innovations. We are eager to cooperate, and willing to use our regional networks for project development.
On European territorial cooperation level, our region is a part of Interreg Baltic Sea region and Northern Periphery and Arctic programme. We have also experience on Interreg Europe programme and Life programme (integrated projects, IP).
Our ongoing projects:
Three T
Three T (Thematic Trail Trigger) is triggering the performance of regional policy instruments to enhance the protection, accessibility, visibility and eco-tourism potential of natural and cultural heritage. The aim is to create thematic trails or valorise those already existing and to search possibilities for human-powered, green and soft mobility.Regional Good Practices of Central Finland are Alvar Aalto Routes, Central Finland – Sauna Region of the World, and Our path. (2018 – 2022)
CREADIS3
CREADIS3 integrates culture and creative economy with economic policy instruments, including regional strategies. (2017-2019)
CIRCWASTE
CIRCWASTE promotes circular economy and efficient use of material flows. One of the key focus areas in Central Finland is promotion of biogas production and use. (2016-2023)
RDI2CluB
RDI2CluB improves the understanding of the bioeconomy in the region and encourages bioeconomy-related innovations especially in SMEs. (2017-2020)
BalticForbio
BalticForbio focuses on forest related bioeconomy, especially on distributing the best practices to end users and showing the potential of forest-based bioeconomy. (2017-2020)
Contact persons
Outi Pakarinen
Dept. Development Manager
+358 40 595 0018
outi.pakarinen[at]keskisuomi.fi
Bioeconomy
Kari Pirinen
Development Manager
+358 40 720 6918
kari.pirinen[at]keskisuomi.fi
Knowledge Based Economy
Antti Siukola
Communication Manager
+358 40 612 7220
antti.siukola[at]keskisuomi.fi