Finland

North Savo(English)

Phjois-Savo(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 3 - NUTS CODE/MS:FI1D2

Statistics

	Area: 21078 km2
	Population: 247689
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 9535
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 38397
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 7,0 %
	Regional GERD (%): 2,3 %

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Pohjois-Savo’s Regional Plan 2040 and Regional Strategic Programme 2022–2025
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
Heikki Sirviö; Maarit Intke	Regional Council of Pohjois-Savo	heikki.sirvio@pohjois-savo.fi; maarit.intke@pohjois-savo.fi

Thematic platforms and partnership

Industrial Modernisation

Wireless ICT

Water Smart Territories

Advanced Materials for Batteries for Electro-mobility and StationaryEnergyStorage

Water Smart Territories

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
Machine technology and energy technology	manufacturing, energy transition, productivity, automation, sustainability.	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and smart energy, energy efficiency technology, energy intensive industries
Forest industry	wood utilization, bioproducts, forestry, diversification	forest, wood
Food products	sustainability, circular economy, quality, nutrition, export	agrifood, food systems, food supply chain, food safety, food quality enhancement, food distribution, nutrition & health, functional food, nutraceutical food
Well-being technology	health data, medical devices, medicine, healthcare	health, health research and innovation, digital health, health informatics
Tourism	nature travel, events, culture, regional collaboration, recreation	tourism, senior tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, cultural heritage destination, cultural & creative industries, cultural tourism, heritage tourism
Intelligent water system	water management, smart systems, wastewater, purification, sustainability.	agrifood, water management and agriculture, water conservation farming, water-efficient agriculture
Biorefining	biogas, recycling, chemicals, renewable energy, efficiency	undefined

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Machine technology and energy technology	C - Manufacturing C.24 Manufacture of basic metals C.25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	06 - Industrial production and technology 06.55 Manufacture of basic metals 06.56 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 06.59 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c
Forest industry	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.02 - Forestry and logging C.16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials C.17 Manufacture of paper and paper products C - Manufacturing A.02 - Forestry and logging C.16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials C.17 Manufacture of paper and paper products	06 - Industrial production and technology 06.47 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture 06.48 Manufacture of paper and paper products 08.73 Agriculture, forestry and fishery 08 - Agriculture 06.47 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture 06.48 Manufacture of paper and paper products 08.73 Agriculture, forestry and fishery
Food products	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing C.10 - Food products C.11 Manufacture of beverages C - Manufacturing C.10 - Food products C.11 Manufacture of beverages	7 - Industrial production and technology 06.41 Manufacture of food products 06.42 Manufacture of beverages 08.76 - Food productivity and technology 08 - Agriculture 06.41 Manufacture of food products 06.42 Manufacture of beverages 08.76 - Food productivity and technology
Well-being technology	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities M.72 - Scientific research and development M - Professional, scientific and technical activities Q.86 - Human health activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	7 - Health 07.70 - Public health services 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.105 - Medical sciences 12 - General advancement of knowledge 07.70 - Public health services 12.099 - Biological sciences 12.105 - Medical sciences
Tourism	I - Accommodation and food service activities I.55 - Accommodation I.56 - Food and beverage service activities N.79 - Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities N - Administrative and support service activities I.55 - Accommodation I.56 - Food and beverage service activities N.79 - Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities	10 - Culture, recreation, religion and mass media 10.85 - Cultural services
Intelligent water system	E - Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply	2 - Environment 02.12 Protection of ambient water 04.29 - Water supply 4 - Transport, telecommunication and other infrastructures 02.12 Protection of ambient water 04.29 - Water supply
Biorefining	: :	: :

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	No information available.
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database