Finland

South Ostrobothnia(English)

Etelä-Pohjanmaa(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 3 - NUTS CODE/MS:FI194

Statistics

	Area: 13999 km2
	Population: 187282
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): :
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 37515
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: :
	Regional GERD (%): :

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	South Ostrobothnia Regional Plan 2050, Regional Programme 2022-2025 & Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2027
Type of strategy	Regional
Languages	EN
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
Pia Kattelus	Regional Council of South Ostrobothnia	kirjaamo@etela-pohjanmaa.fi

Thematic platforms and partnership

Agri-Food

Traceability and Big data in the Agri-Foodvalue chain

Smart Sensors for Agri-Food

High Tech Farming

Consumer Involvement

S3CoP activities

No information available.

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
Strengthening Innovation Ecosystems	Entrepreneurial support networks, disruptive idea incubators, integrated tech platforms, open-source collaboration	horizontal priority
International Networking	Global supply chain optimization, diplomatic economic collaborations, world market expansion strategies	horizontal priority
Climate	Greenhouse gas mitigation, carbon capture technologies, climate change adaptation, sea level rise solutions	climate action, climate adaptation, renewable energy, low-carbon and emission reduction technologies
Sustainable food ecosystem and new solutions for the bioeconomy	Biodegradable product innovations, crop rotation advancements, soil health improvement, water conservation in farming	agrifood, sustainable agriculture
Smart Technologies	Smart city infrastructure, automated transportation systems, energy-efficient appliances, real-time data analytics	digital transformation, connectivity and networks, iot device, iot system, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology, intelligent systems and automation, smart city, smart energy system, smart home, smart home application, electronics, miniaturisation equipment, sensor technology, smart sensor
Welfare and Life Economy	Mental well-being programs, accessible healthcare services, community engagement projects	health, health services

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Strengthening Innovation Ecosystems	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	12 - General advancement of knowledge :
International Networking	G - Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles G.46 - Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles G.47 - Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.44 - Manufacture of textiles 06.45 - Manufacture of wearing apparel 06.46 - Manufacture of leather and related products
Climate	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1 - Exploration and exploitation of the earth 01.02 - Climatic and meteorological research
Sustainable food ecosystem and new solutions for the bioeconomy	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities C.10 - Food products C - Manufacturing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities C.10 - Food products	8 - Agriculture :
Smart Technologies	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products	12 - General advancement of knowledge 12.104 - Mathematics, computer and information sciences
Welfare and Life Economy	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	7 - Health 07.69 - Public health legislation and regulations 07.70 - Public health management 07.71 - Public health services

Additional information

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